notes
The English phrase "notes" is translated into French as notes.
notes refers to short pieces of writing used to record information or remember something. You can use the verb phrase Prendre des notes to mean "to take notes". Other related terms include Le carnet for "the notebook" and Le bloc-notes for "the notepad".
Which one should you use?
While notes is the general term for pieces of writing, be aware that the singular form une note can mean both a written note and a grade or mark in an academic context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the term les cahiers de notes is often used to refer to notebooks.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of notes is une note. When using the plural, des notes is used with the partitive article to mean "some notes" or to refer to notes in a general sense.
Did you know?
- In French diplomacy and law, une note verbale is a formal unsigned third-person diplomatic communication.
- In a restaurant setting, la note is the common term for the bill or the check.
- The word note can describe a subtle scent or flavor in a perfume or wine, such as une note fruitée.
Examples in context
- J'ai lu mes notes.I've read my notes.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have read your own notes.Tatoeba #8779498 by felix63, translation #10794831 by sundown
- Je prends des notes.I'm taking notes.This sentence is useful for saying that you are currently taking notes.Tatoeba #11571086 by Aiji, translation #2549298 by CK
- Prends-tu des notes ?Are you taking notes?This sentence is useful for asking if someone else is taking notes.Tatoeba #9843516 by Micsmithel, translation #5481107 by Hybrid
- Les notes de la réunionThe meeting notes
- Prenez des notesTake notes
- Les comptes rendus de la réunion ont été distribuésThe meeting minutes have been distributed
- J'ai ajouté quelques annotations sur le documentI added some notes to the document
- J'ai écrit mes pensées dans mon carnetI wrote down my thoughts in my notebook
- Il m'a laissé un petit motHe left me a short note
- Je fais souvent des griffonnages en prenant des notesI often doodle while taking notes
- Nous devons préparer les notes du prochain séminaire.We need to prepare the notes for the upcoming seminar.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are studying together in a library.
- HugoEmma, as-tu tes notes de la réunion ?Emma, do you have your notes from the meeting?
- EmmaOui, je les ai dans mon sac.Yes, I have them in my bag.
- HugoParfait, je peux les consulter ?Perfect, can I look at them?
- EmmaBien sûr, Hugo.Of course, Hugo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
