couteaux
The English phrase "knives" is translated into French as couteaux.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the plural couteaux is couteau.
Did you know?
- There is a specific French term, couteau suisse, which is used colloquially to describe a person who is versatile or has many different skills.
- France has a dedicated 'Knife Valley' in the Thiers region, where couteaux have been crafted since the Middle Ages, making the word deeply tied to a specific geography.
- In French culinary etiquette, leaving a knife on a plate can sometimes be interpreted as a signal that you have finished your meal.
Examples in context
- Où sont les couteaux ?Where are the knives?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the couteaux.Tatoeba #837325 by sacredceltic, translation #796869 by BraveSentry
- Il affuta les couteaux.He sharpened the knives.This sentence is useful for describing the action of sharpening the couteaux.Tatoeba #3425783 by sacredceltic, translation #3425686 by AlanF_US
- Il n'y a pas de couteaux.There are no knives.This sentence is useful for stating the absence of couteaux.Tatoeba #3648379 by sacredceltic, translation #2764104 by CK
- Dans la cuisine française, les couteaux sont des outils indispensables.In French cuisine, knives are essential tools.
- On a acheté de nouveaux coutelets pour notre pique-nique.We bought new knives for our picnic.
- J'ai toujours mon canif dans ma poche, c'est pratique en camping.I always have my pocket knife in my pocket, it's handy when camping.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- ChloéHugo, peux-tu sortir les couteaux ?Hugo, can you take out the knives?
- HugoOui, ils sont dans le tiroir.Yes, they are in the drawer.
- ChloéMerci, j'ai besoin de couteaux bien aiguisés.Thanks, I need sharp knives.
- HugoJe m'en occupe tout de suite.I'll take care of it right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
