phrases
In French, the word for phrases is phrases.
Small groups of words that form a meaningful part of a sentence or a complete thought.
Which one should you use?
In French, the word phrase often refers to a complete sentence, whereas in English phrase usually refers to a smaller group of words.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word phrases is the plural form of phrase, which is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The French word phrase shares its roots with the concept of a 'pause' or a rhythmic break in speech, emphasizing the structural unit of thought.
- The term phrase d'accroche refers to a 'catchphrase' or a hook used in essays and advertisements to grab a reader's attention.
- Because a phrase is synonymous with a complete sentence, a French speaker might use the word locution to describe the shorter clusters of words that English speakers call 'phrases'.
Examples in context
- Il a ajouté des phrases.He added phrases.This sentence is useful for describing the act of adding phrases.Tatoeba #2905066 by Amastan, translation #5715672 by CardinalRed
- Tu copieras les phrases.You will copy the phrases.This sentence is useful for describing the act of copying phrases.Tatoeba #5287068 by martin9, translation #7681738 by ouitroisheures19
- Tu copieras mes phrases.You will copy my phrases.Tatoeba #5287072 by martin9, translation #9037292 by absvfx
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are studying a French textbook together.
- NathanJe ne comprends pas ces phrases.I do not understand these phrases.
- EmmaRegarde bien les phrases, Nathan.Look closely at the phrases, Nathan.
- NathanC'est encore trop difficile pour moi.It is still too difficult for me.
- EmmaOn va pratiquer ces phrases ensemble.We will practice these phrases together.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
