jeux
jeux is the French word for games.
How does it change in a sentence?
jeux is the plural form of the noun jeu, which means game.
Did you know?
- In French, the phrase faire un jeu can refer to the physical movement or 'play' in a mechanical joint or a loose piece of machinery.
- The French word jeu is a distant relative of the English word 'joy', as both derive from the Latin root for pleasure and play.
- The term jeux is used in the phrase jeux de mots, which means 'wordplay' or 'puns' in English.
Examples in context
- Les enfants aiment les jeux de société.Children love board games.
- Il y a de nouveaux jeux vidéo ici.There are new video games here.
- Elle prépare des jeux pour la fête.She is preparing games for the party.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are looking at a shop window.
- LucasRegarde tous ces jeux magnifiques !Look at all these magnificent games!
- ChloéIls ont l'air très amusants.They look very fun.
- LucasTu veux acheter un de ces jeux ?Do you want to buy one of these games?
- ChloéNon, je préfère jouer à la maison.No, I prefer playing at home.
