aire de jeux intérieure
The English phrase 'indoor play area' is translated into French as aire de jeux intérieure.
This phrase refers to a designated space inside a building where children can play with equipment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aire (area), de (of), jeux (games/play) and intérieure (indoor/interior).
Which one should you use?
Another way to describe an indoor play area is espace de jeux couvert to mean a 'covered play space'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective intérieure must be feminine to agree with the feminine noun aire. To make the phrase plural, both the noun aire and the adjective intérieure must take an 's', resulting in aires de jeux intérieures.
Did you know?
- In French, the word aire can refer to a bird's nest, specifically the nest of a bird of prey, which stems from its relation to the Occitan word agre.
- French has a specific word éveil to describe the sensory and cognitive stimulation provided by the equipment in an aire de jeux intérieure.
- Depending on the architectural context, the word aire can also mean the landing of a staircase rather than a play area.
Examples in context
- Est-ce que votre établissement dispose d'un espace de jeu intérieur pour les enfants?Does your establishment have an indoor play area for children?
- Nous recherchons une zone de jeu couverte pour organiser une fête d'anniversaire.We are looking for an indoor play area to organize a birthday party.
- L'aire de jeu intérieure est-elle adaptée aux tout-petits?Is the indoor play area suitable for toddlers?
- Les enfants adorent passer du temps dans la salle de jeux intérieure.Kids love spending time in the indoor play area.
- Pourquoi ne pas emmener les enfants dans un parc de jeux couvert ce week-end?Why not take the kids to an indoor play park this weekend?
- Où se trouve l'aire de jeux intérieure ?Where is the indoor play area?
- Cette aire de jeux intérieure est très propre.This indoor play area is very clean.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are planning a rainy day activity for their children.
- HugoIl pleut, on ne peut pas aller au parc.It's raining, we can't go to the park.
- ManonAllons plutôt dans une aire de jeux intérieure.Let's go to an indoor play area instead.
- HugoC'est une excellente idée, Manon.That's a great idea, Manon.
- ManonJe connais un endroit très sympa.I know a very nice place.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aire, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
