liquides
The English phrase 'liquids' is translated into French as liquides.
Did you know?
- The word liquide shares a root with liquider, which in informal French slang can mean to 'get rid of' or 'eliminate' something quickly.
- The French word liquide can be used as an adjective to describe someone who is 'fluid' in their movements, often implying a graceful or feline quality.
- In French finance, the term liquidités is used to describe 'cash' or available funds, reflecting the idea that money is most useful when it can flow easily.
Examples in context
- L'eau et l'huile sont toutes deux des liquides.Water and oil are both liquids.This example shows how to identify water and oil as liquides.Tatoeba #463549 by sacredceltic, translation #270761 by CK
- Vos bagages contiennent-ils des liquides ou des objets pointus ?Are there any liquids or sharp objects in your luggage?This sentence uses liquides in the context of checking luggage contents.Tatoeba #1013123 by sacredceltic, translation #1008010 by AOCinJAPAN
- Durant le premier mois suivant l'accident, elle ne pouvait que boire des liquides à la paille.For the first month after the accident she could only drink liquids through a straw.This example illustrates a situation where someone is restricted to drinking liquides through a straw.Tatoeba #803616 by sacredceltic, translation #709136 by darinmex
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are checking their bags at the airport security.
- LéaEst-ce que tu as des liquides dans ton sac ?Do you have any liquids in your bag?
- NathanOui, j'ai une petite bouteille d'eau.Yes, I have a small bottle of water.
- LéaIl faut sortir tous les liquides maintenant.You have to take out all the liquids now.
- NathanD'accord, je les mets dans le bac.Okay, I'll put them in the tray.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
