k
In French, k refers to the playing card (noun).
The term k is used to denote a playing card.
Meaning: playing card (noun)
Did you know?
- Historically, French playing cards influenced the global standard of the four suits we use today: coeur, carreau, trèfle and pique.
- While English cards use k for 'King', French cards use r for roi. If you see a k on a card in France, it is likely a deck imported from an English-speaking country.
- The French term for a deck jeu de cartes uses the word jeu, which also translates to 'play' in a theatrical context.
Examples in context
- J’adore la K-Pop.I love K-Pop.This sentence uses k in the context of K-Pop.Tatoeba #10687086 by AutoBot, translation #10687080 by AutoBot
- Le seul mot thaï que je connaisse est « ká ».The only word of Thai I know is "ká."This sentence uses k to refer to the Thai word ká.Tatoeba #13529138 by Rovo, translation #12833713 by rul
- « Cat » s'écrit avec un « C » et non un « K. »"Cat" is spelled with a "C," not "K."This sentence uses k to demonstrate the spelling of the word 'Cat'.Tatoeba #7124847 by Micsmithel, translation #6451754 by DostKaplan
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are playing a game of cards.
- ChloéJ'ai le roi, mais je n'ai pas le k.I have the king, but I don't have the k.
- HugoRegarde bien, le k est sur la table.Look closely, the k is on the table.
- ChloéAh oui, j'ai raté le k !Ah yes, I missed the k!
- HugoC'est pour ça que je gagne, Chloé.That's why I'm winning, Chloé.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
