hudson
hudson is the French way to refer to the name Hudson, used for the river in the United States.
The term is used to identify the Hudson River or as a proper name for individuals. Adding "Monsieur" or "Madame" before the name is a respectful way of addressing someone.
Meaning: river in United States (name)
Did you know?
- French speakers may refer to the river as le fleuve Hudson because fleuve describes a river that flows into the sea, unlike a rivière.
- While le Hudson refers to the river, a French speaker might use the word hudsonien to describe someone or something originating from the Hudson Valley region.
- In French, rivers are almost always accompanied by a definite article, meaning the Hudson River is referred to as le Hudson.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que tu sais où Mademoiselle Hudson habite?Do you know where Miss Hudson lives?This sentence shows the use of hudson as a surname for a woman.Tatoeba #746477 by Aiji, translation #35132 by CN
- Les Britanniques disposaient de bases militaires le long de la rivière Hudson à New-York.The British had military bases along New York's Hudson River.This sentence uses hudson to refer to the Hudson River in New York.Tatoeba #2084072 by sacredceltic, translation #804095 by Source_VOA
- Le professeur Hudson est un ami de mon père.Professor Hudson is my father's friend.This sentence uses hudson as a surname for a professor.Tatoeba #180815 by Romira, translation #35133 by CN
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are looking at a map of New York.
- ManonRegarde, c'est le fleuve Hudson.Look, this is the Hudson River.
- LucasIl est très large, n'est-ce pas ?It is very wide, isn't it?
- ManonOui, le Hudson traverse Manhattan.Yes, the Hudson goes through Manhattan.
- LucasOn peut faire un tour en bateau.We can take a boat tour.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
