moments
The French phrase for "moments" is moments.
moments refers to short periods of time.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is moment, while the plural form is moments.
Did you know?
- The expression un moment de flottement describes a 'moment of hesitation' or a 'lull', but it literally translates to a 'moment of floating'.
- The French word moment is a cognate of the English 'moment', but it can describe a much longer duration, such as a phase of a person's life or a historical era.
- If you describe a person as having des moments de folie, you are not saying they are crazy, but rather that they have 'bursts of madness' or unpredictable, spirited behavior.
Examples in context
- C'est l'un de ces moments.It's one of those moments.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the phrase moments in a common expression.Tatoeba #6044999 by PERCE_NEIGE, translation #1522391 by Spamster
- Sami avait ses moments gays.Sami had his gay moments.This sentence shows how moments can describe specific phases or periods of behavior.Tatoeba #7801826 by theachaean, translation #7237740 by OsoHombre
- Plusieurs moments ont été coupés au montage.Many moments were cut out during editing.This sentence illustrates the use of moments when discussing parts of a process like editing.Tatoeba #9741573 by Aiji, translation #10321472 by AlanF_US
- Nous nous réunissons tous ici pour célébrer ces moments de joie et de bonheur partagés.We all gather here to celebrate these moments of joy and shared happiness.
- Laissez-moi vous parler de ces instants magiques qui ont changé ma vie.Let me tell you about these magical moments that have changed my life.
- C'est une occasion unique pour profiter de chaque moment en famille.It's a unique occasion to enjoy every moment with family.
- Ces moments-là, avec toi, sont les meilleurs de ma vie.Those moments with you are the best in my life.
- Les instants qu'on partage sont toujours pleins de rires et de complicité.The moments we share are always full of laughter and complicity.
- Je ne peux pas oublier ces moments forts que nous avons vécus ensemble.I can't forget those intense moments we experienced together.
- Je garde de merveilleux souvenirs de ces moments passés en famille.I have wonderful memories of those moments spent with family.
- J'ai adoré chaque moment passé à Paris avec toi.I loved every moment spent in Paris with you.
- Ces instants de bonheur sont rares, il faut les savourer.These moments of happiness are rare, we must savor them.
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Example conversation
Two friends are reminiscing about their summer vacation.
- EmmaCe voyage était génial, n'est-ce pas ?That trip was great, wasn't it?
- HugoOui, j'ai adoré certains moments avec toi.Yes, I loved certain moments with you.
- EmmaMoi aussi, c'était vraiment spécial.Me too, it was truly special.
- HugoOn devrait refaire ça bientôt.We should do that again soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
