photos
The English phrase "photos" is translated into French as photos.
photos refers to images captured by a camera and printed or displayed on a screen. You might also see the phrase photos de famille used specifically to mean "family photos".
Which one should you use?
While photos is the standard term, photographies is a more formal version of the word. In technical or specialized contexts, you may encounter the term images photographiques, which means "photographic images".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. The singular form is une photo (a photo).
Did you know?
- While photos is the common term, the French word cliché originally referred to the physical metal plate used in printing, which is why it now means both a 'photograph' and a 'stereotype'.
- The word Photomaton is a registered trademark in France, but it has become the generic term for any 'photo booth', regardless of the brand.
- If a photo is not sharp, you describe it as floue, a term that French speakers also use to describe a memory that is 'fuzzy' or 'vague'.
Examples in context
- Regarde ces photos !Look at these photos.This sentence is useful for practicing how to point out certain photos.Tatoeba #10543645 by sacredceltic, translation #2995220 by CK
- Tom a pris des photos.Tom took photos.This sentence shows how to use the verb to describe someone who has taken photos.Tatoeba #9548438 by Julien_PDC, translation #5758269 by CM
- Montre-moi les photos !Show me the photos!This sentence is useful for requesting to see certain photos.Tatoeba #2837192 by nimfeo, translation #2897170 by megamanenm
- J'ai exposé mes photographies à la galerie d'art.I exhibited my photos at the art gallery.
- Regarde les photos de mes vacances!Look at the photos from my vacation!
- Regardons ensemble les photos de famille prises lors du mariage.Let's look at the family photos taken during the wedding.
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Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are looking at a smartphone together.
- LéaEst-ce que tu as vu mes photos ?Have you seen my photos?
- LucasOui, tes photos sont magnifiques.Yes, your photos are magnificent.
- LéaMerci, Lucas.Thank you, Lucas.
- LucasTu peux m'en envoyer quelques-unes ?Can you send me a few of them?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
