k
The English phrase 'k' translates to the French noun k, which refers to a playing card.
Meaning: playing card (noun)
Did you know?
- In a standard deck of French playing cards, the letter k is never used to represent the King. Instead, the King is represented by the letter r for 'roi'.
- In a French deck of cards, the King is represented by the letter R for roi, while the Queen is represented by D for dame.
- The letter k is virtually absent from native French words, appearing almost exclusively in words like kilo or kiosque.
Examples in context
- J’adore la K-Pop.I love K-Pop.This sentence shows the use of 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 illustrates a comparison involving the 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 demonstrates how to use k when discussing spelling.Tatoeba #7124847 by Micsmithel, translation #6451754 by DostKaplan
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Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are playing a game of cards.
- LéaJ'ai le roi, mais il me manque la K.I have the king, but I'm missing the K.
- NathanC'est moi qui ai la K dans ma main.I'm the one who has the K in my hand.
- LéaDonne-moi ta K, s'il te plaît !Give me your K, please!
- NathanNon, je garde ma K pour gagner.No, I'm keeping my K to win.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
