chevaux
The English phrase "horses" is translated into French as chevaux.
chevaux refers to large, four-legged animals used for riding or pulling loads.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is cheval. The plural of cheval is formed by replacing the -al ending with -aux.
Did you know?
- In French, the expression être à cheval sur something means to be extremely strict or meticulous about a rule, rather than actually being on a horse.
- In French, a 'sawhorse' is called a chevalet. This diminutive form of cheval is also used for an artist's easel, linking the stability of a horse to art and tools.
- French has a specific term chevalier, meaning 'knight', which shares the same root as cheval because the social class was defined by its access to horses.
Examples in context
- Où sont les chevaux ?Where are the horses?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the chevaux.Tatoeba #6026376 by christian63, translation #2547472 by CK
- Aimes-tu les chevaux ?Do you like horses?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has an affection for chevaux.Tatoeba #8647620 by Julien_PDC, translation #4498055 by CK
- Il caresse les chevaux.He pets the horses.This sentence is useful for describing the act of petting chevaux.Tatoeba #8673886 by Julien_PDC, translation #11171273 by SunnyMoon
- J'ai admiré les chevaux blancs dans les prairies.I admired the white horses in the meadows.
- On peut voir de magnifiques chevaux de trait dans les champs de Normandie.One can see magnificent draught horses in the fields of Normandy.
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are watching animals at a countryside farm.
- ManonRegarde ces beaux chevaux, Gabriel !Look at these beautiful horses, Gabriel!
- GabrielIls sont impressionnants, en effet.They are impressive, indeed.
- ManonEst-ce qu'ils sont calmes ?Are they calm?
- GabrielOui, ils ont l'air très tranquilles.Yes, they look very peaceful.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
