multiple
/myl.tipl/
The English word "multiple" translates to the French adjective multiple.
The adjective multiple is used to describe something that has more than one element, part, component or function. It can also function as a noun in a mathematical context to describe a number that can be divided by another number without a remainder.
Meaning: having more than one element, part, component or function (adj)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, multiple is invariant in gender, meaning it stays the same whether the noun it describes is masculine or feminine in the singular. To indicate plurality, add an 's' to form multiples, which must agree with the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /myl.tipl/.
Did you know?
- The term choix multiples is used for 'multiple choice', but in a school setting, you will often hear the phrase QCM, which stands for Questionnaire à Choix Multiples.
- In French, the word multiple is often replaced by plusieurs when counting distinct items. Using multiple can sound overly technical or like a direct translation from English if used to simply mean 'several'.
- While English speakers often use 'multiple' to mean 'many' or 'several', in French, using multiple often implies a structural complexity or a variety of distinct parts rather than just a large quantity.
Examples in context
- Ce problème a des causes multiples.This problem has multiple causes.This sentence shows how to use multiple to describe various causes.Tatoeba #11406255 by lbdx, translation #5756568 by Hybrid
- Tom a été accusé de multiples mensonges.Tom has been accused of multiple lies.This sentence demonstrates the use of multiple when discussing several lies.Tatoeba #6582247 by felix63, translation #6582497 by Eccles17
- Le conducteur a subi de multiples lésions.The driver sustained multiple injuries.This sentence illustrates the use of multiple in the context of injuries.Tatoeba #11065279 by lbdx, translation #1243328 by PeterR
- des options multiplesMultiple options
- Nous devons prendre en compte la multiplicité des facteursWe must consider the multiplicity of factors
- plusieurs livresMultiple books
- la pluralité des opinionsThe diversity of opinions
- j'ai une multiplicité d'idéesI have a lot of ideas
- J'ai plusieurs amisI have multiple friends
- La multiplicité des problèmesThe multiplicity of problems
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are discussing a project at work.
- HugoCe dossier contient multiple documents importants.This file contains multiple important documents.
- ManonJe vais les lire attentivement.I will read them carefully.
- HugoIl y a aussi multiple options possibles.There are also multiple possible options.
- ManonOn doit choisir la meilleure.We must choose the best one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “multiple” translations and entries multiple, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
