faire de la luge
To go sledding in French is faire de la luge.
This phrase is used to describe the activity of riding down a snow-covered hill on a sled.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression literally translates to to do some sledding, using the verb faire (to do or make) and the noun luge (sled).
How does it change in a sentence?
You must conjugate the verb faire to match your subject, such as je fais de la luge or nous faisons de la luge. The phrase remains faire de la luge even when expressing the activity in the plural. You do not change the article to match the subject.
Did you know?
- The term luge is actually of Celtic origin, stemming from the Gaulish word *stludio, long before it became part of the French language.
- While luge refers to the sled, it is also the name of the high-speed Olympic sport where athletes slide feet-first on a small sled.
Examples in context
- Allons faire de la luge cet après-midi.Let's go sledding this afternoon.This sentence is useful for suggesting a time to go sledding using the form faire de la luge.Tatoeba #9547804 by Aiji, translation #3022500 by sharptoothed
- Les enfants veulent faire de la luge.The children want to go sledding.
- On peut faire de la luge dans le parc.We can go sledding in the park.
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are looking at the snow outside.
- NathanRegarde toute cette neige !Look at all this snow!
- ChloéOn devrait aller faire de la luge.We should go sledding.
- NathanC'est une super idée, Chloé.That is a great idea, Chloé.
- ChloéJe vais chercher les luge!I will go get the sleds!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, faire, la, luge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
