lois
lois is the French translation for the English phrase lois.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is loi (law).
Did you know?
- In French, the phrase loi et ordre is rarely used. Instead, the concept of 'law and order' is typically expressed as ordre public, which literally means 'public order'.
- The expression la loi du moindre effort is the French equivalent of 'the path of least resistance', literally translating to 'the law of the least effort'.
- France has a unique legal tradition where lois are based on the Napoleonic Code, a civil law system that differs fundamentally from the common law system used in the UK and US.
Examples in context
- Il faut respecter les lois.It is necessary to respect the laws.
- Ces lois sont très anciennes.These laws are very old.
- Le gouvernement change les lois.The government changes the laws.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are discussing a new regulation in a cafe.
- LéaTu as lu les nouvelles lois ?Have you read the new laws?
- LucasOui, elles sont assez compliquées.Yes, they are quite complicated.
- LéaLucas, je pense qu'elles sont injustes.Lucas, I think they are unfair.
- LucasC'est possible, mais on doit les suivre.It's possible, but we must follow them.
