moufles
The English phrase 'mittens' is translated into French as moufles.
Which one should you use?
Use moufles specifically for mittens (one compartment for the thumb) and gants for gloves (separate compartments for each finger).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word moufles is the plural form, while the singular form is moufle. Because mittens are almost always worn as a pair, the plural form moufles is the most common way to refer to them.
Did you know?
- The term moufle can refer to a specialized furnace or a kiln used in ceramics and jewelry making.
- The distinction between moufles and mitaines is strictly maintained in France, whereas in Quebec, mitaines is the common term for any mitten.
- While moufles are for warmth, the French word mitaine originally referred to a glove that left the fingers free for delicate work.
Examples in context
- Je t'ai confectionné des moufles.I made you a pair of mittens.This sentence is useful for seeing how to express that you have made a pair of moufles.Tatoeba #2482524 by sacredceltic, translation #1887564 by CK
- Le garçon porte des moufles par temps froid.The boy wears mittens during cold weather.This sentence illustrates the use of moufles when describing someone wearing them in cold weather.Tatoeba #11477164 by lbdx, translation #4717328 by hinto4
- J'ai tellement froid, je vais mettre mes moufles.I'm so cold, I'm going to put on my mittens.
- Tu devrais porter tes mouflettes aujourd'hui, il fait très froidYou should wear your mittens today, it's very cold.
- Elle cherche ses moufles rouges.She is looking for her red mittens.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are getting ready to go out in the snow.
- LucasChloé, as-tu vu mes moufles ?Chloé, have you seen my mittens?
- ChloéJe crois qu'elles sont sur le canapé.I think they are on the sofa.
- LucasMerci, je les ai trouvées !Thanks, I found them!
- ChloéParfait, maintenant on peut sortir.Perfect, now we can go out.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
