mètres
The English phrase "metres" is translated into French as mètres.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is mètre, while mètres is the plural form used for measurements of one or more metres.
Did you know?
- The term mètre is the root of métro, the common French shorthand for the underground railway system in Paris.
- France played a pivotal role in the creation of the metric system during the French Revolution to replace the chaotic variety of local units used under the monarchy.
- In French, the word mètre is used in the phrase au mètre, which refers to fabric sold by the length rather than as a pre-cut piece.
Examples in context
- Cela fait 30 mètres de long.That is 30 metres long.Tatoeba #5736961 by Petrus, translation #7790200 by sharris123
- Le mur est épais de deux mètres.The wall is two metres thick.Tatoeba #891461 by sacredceltic, translation #11975869 by sundown
- Un mile fait environ 1600 mètres.A mile is about 1,600 metres.Tatoeba #10004 by sysko, translation #11264312 by sundown
- La distance parcourue était de 100 mètres.The distance covered was 100 meters.
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Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are measuring a fabric for a project.
- ManonIl nous faut trois mètres de tissu.We need three metres of fabric.
- NathanEst-ce que c'est assez pour le projet ?Is that enough for the project?
- ManonOui, c'est largement assez.Yes, it is more than enough.
- NathanParfait, je vais le chercher.Perfect, I will go get it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
