Allez les Tigres
The English phrase "go tigers" is translated into French as Allez les Tigres.
Allez les Tigres is used as a chant or cheer to show support for a sports team named the Tigers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb allez (go), the definite article les (the) and the noun Tigres (Tigers).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb allez is in the second-person plural imperative form, which is the standard way to address a group of people or a team in a cheering context.
Did you know?
- Because Tigres is a masculine noun, adjectives like 'strong' must remain masculine even if the team is composed entirely of women.
- The word Allez is used both to support a team and to express impatience when telling someone to hurry up.
- The word les in this cheer traces its roots back to the Latin word ille, which was used to point out something specific, much like the English word 'that'.
Examples in context
- Allez les tigres! Vous pouvez le faire!Go tigers! You can do it!
- Allez les Tigres, on peut gagner !Go Tigers, we can win!
- Allez les Tigres, montrez-leur votre force !Go Tigers, show them your strength!
- C'est le moment de crier : Allez les Tigres !It is time to shout: Go Tigers!
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are watching a game together.
- HugoRegarde, ils attaquent ! Allez les Tigres !Look, they are attacking! Go Tigers!
- EmmaOui, ils jouent vraiment bien aujourd'hui.Yes, they are playing really well today.
- HugoJe pense qu'ils vont gagner le match.I think they are going to win the match.
- EmmaJe l'espère aussi, Allez les Tigres !I hope so too, go Tigers!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries les, CC BY-SA 4.0.
