photos
The English phrase "pictures" can be translated into French as photos.
In French, photos is used specifically to refer to images captured by a camera.
Which one should you use?
While photos specifically refers to photographs, the French word images is a broader term that can include drawings, digital graphics or any visual representation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word photos is the plural form of the feminine noun photo.
Did you know?
- The term cliché can be used to describe a photograph, though it often carries the connotation of a 'snapshot' or a cliché in a social sense.
- To 'pose' for a picture is poser pour une photo. In a cheeky or slang context, poser can also mean to show off or act like a model in a pretentious way.
- The word photo is a common clipping of photographie. In formal French writing or official documents, the full word photographies is preferred over the shortened version.
Examples in context
- Ziri a des photos.Ziri had pictures.This sentence is useful for showing that someone possesses photos.Tatoeba #11034217 by Amastan, translation #10210462 by Amastan
- Ziri a vu ces photos.Ziri saw those pictures.This sentence is useful for describing the act of seeing photos.Tatoeba #11507235 by Amastan, translation #10215893 by Amastan
- Tom prit trois photos.Tom took three pictures.This sentence is useful for describing the act of taking photos.Tatoeba #6534080 by GB3, translation #6533691 by CK
- Les photographies sont très expressivesThe pictures are very expressive
- 162 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a digital album on a phone.
- LucasManon, regarde ces photos !Manon, look at these photos!
- ManonElles sont magnifiques, Lucas.They are magnificent, Lucas.
- LucasTu préfères laquelle ?Which one do you prefer?
- ManonCelle avec le paysage est superbe.The one with the landscape is superb.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
