instructions
instructions is the French word for instructions.
The term refers to detailed information on how to do or use something. It is worth noting that if you are referring to the concept of 'instruction' in the context of education or teaching, you should use enseignement instead of instructions.
How does it change in a sentence?
instructions is the plural form of the feminine noun instruction. In French, you will almost always see the word used in its plural form, les instructions, when referring to a set of directions for a product or a task.
Did you know?
- If a person is described as being sous instruction, they are not receiving a lesson, but are actually undergoing a judicial investigation by a judge.
- Using instructions when talking about a cooking recipe can sound overly robotic or formal to native speakers, who prefer une recette or des étapes.
- While instructions works for technical guides, French speakers typically use the phrase mode d'emploi to refer to the actual physical manual that comes with a household appliance.
Examples in context
- As-tu lu les instructions ?Did you read the instructions?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has read the instructions.Tatoeba #6940002 by Aiji, translation #3356216 by CK
- J'ai suivi vos instructions.I followed your instructions.This sentence is useful for stating that you followed the instructions.Tatoeba #2422835 by sacredceltic, translation #2326547 by CK
- Je suivrai vos instructions.I'll follow your instructions.This sentence is useful for expressing the intention to follow instructions.Tatoeba #7811387 by Aiji, translation #2485331 by CK
- Utilisez cette méthode pour réaliser la tâche.Use this method to accomplish the task
- Suivez attentivement ces étapes.Carefully follow these steps
- Respectez les consignes données.Respect the given instructions
- Prenez note de ces instructions importantes.Take note of these important instructions
- Terminez cette tâche avant la date limite.Finish this task before the deadline
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Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are assembling a new piece of furniture.
- LéaOù sont les instructions pour ce meuble ?Where are the instructions for this furniture?
- GabrielElles sont dans la boîte, Léa.They are in the box, Léa.
- LéaCes instructions sont très difficiles à comprendre.These instructions are very difficult to understand.
- GabrielJe vais t'aider, Gabriel s'en occupe.I will help you, Gabriel will take care of it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
