j'ai une arme
The English phrase "I have a gun" can be translated into French as j'ai une arme.
This phrase is a statement used to inform someone that the speaker is carrying a firearm.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase j'ai une arme literally translates to "I have a weapon".
How does it change in a sentence?
The term j'ai is a contraction of je (I) and ai (have), which is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb avoir.
Did you know?
- French has a distinct term called arme blanche for any weapon that is not a firearm, such as a sword or a dagger.
- The word arme shares an ancient Proto-Indo-European root with the English word 'arm', as both relate to the idea of being 'fitting' or 'joined' for a purpose.
- In French, the word arme is used in the phrase armes à blanc, which refers to blank ammunition that makes a sound but does not fire a projectile.
Examples in context
- J'ai une arme à feu.I have a gun.This sentence is useful for showing a more specific way to say "I have a firearm" using the form j'ai une arme.Tatoeba #7763061 by sacredceltic, translation #2358734 by CK
- Excusez-moi, Monsieur l'agent, j'ai une arme à feu déclarée.Excuse me, Officer, I have a registered firearm.
- Les gars, j'ai un flingue dans ma voiture, mais ne vous inquiétez pas, c'est pour la sécurité.Guys, I have a gun in my car, but don't worry, it's for safety.
- J'ai une arme dans mon sac.I have a gun in my bag.
- Attention, j'ai une arme.Watch out, I have a gun.
Example conversation
A tense confrontation during a robbery.
- NathanDonnez-moi tout, j'ai une arme !Give me everything, I have a gun!
- EmmaS'il vous plaît, ne tirez pas.Please, don't shoot.
- NathanDépêchez-vous, Nathan n'attend pas.Hurry up, Nathan is not waiting.
- EmmaPrenez l'argent et partez, Emma.Take the money and leave, Emma.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arme, j'ai, une, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
