commandes
/kɔ.mɑ̃d/
The English phrase "orders" is translated into French as commandes.
The word commandes refers to requests made by a customer to buy goods or services.
How does it change in a sentence?
commandes is the plural form of the noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /kɔ.mɑ̃d/.
Did you know?
- While commandes refers to commercial orders, a person giving a strict order or a command to another uses the word ordre, creating a sharp distinction between business and authority.
- The word commande can be used as a noun to describe the remote control for a television or device, referring to the 'controls' or 'commands' of the machine.
- In the world of fashion, the term haute couture refers to clothing that is exclusively sur commande, meaning it is created specifically for a single client's measurements.
Examples in context
- Ce n'est pas toi qui commandes, ici !You don't give orders here.This sentence shows a use of commandes where it means to give orders.Tatoeba #1511383 by Rovo, translation #1286430 by CK
- Les commandes pour le livre ont afflué.Orders for the book poured in.This sentence shows how commandes refers to requests for a product.Tatoeba #11255428 by lbdx, translation #43941 by CM
- J'ai reçu de nombreuses commandes des États-Unis.I have received many orders from the United States.This sentence shows how to express receiving multiple commandes from a specific location.Tatoeba #7695695 by Maxence, translation #10501973 by tchrspet1
- Veuillez fermer la portePlease close the door.
- Veuillez m'apporter le menuPlease bring me the menu.
- Veuillez patienter un momentPlease wait a moment.
- Pourriez-vous me donner l'additionCould you give me the bill?
- Pourriez-vous me conseiller un bon restaurantCould you recommend a good restaurant?
- Ferme la porteClose the door.
- Apporte-moi le menuBring me the menu.
- Attends un momentWait a moment.
Example conversation
Two coworkers are discussing their daily workload at a warehouse.
- LucasEst-ce que tu as préparé toutes les commandes ?Did you prepare all the orders?
- ManonOui, Lucas, j'ai presque tout fini.Yes, Lucas, I have almost finished everything.
- LucasIl reste encore quelques commandes pour demain.There are still a few orders left for tomorrow.
- ManonJe m'en occupe demain matin, promis.I'll take care of them tomorrow morning, I promise.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry commandes, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
