pieds
The English phrase "feet" is translated into French as pieds.
The word refers to the parts of the body at the end of the legs that a person stands on. In highly formal or medical contexts, one might instead use the technical term les extrémités inférieures to refer to the feet and legs.
What does it mean word for word?
pieds is the plural form of the noun pied, which means "foot".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of pieds is pied.
Did you know?
- In French, prendre son pied is a slang expression that means to get great pleasure or enjoyment from an activity.
- The expression mettre les pieds dans le plat means to blunder or say something tactless. It literally translates to 'putting one's feet in the dish'.
- The term 'pied-à-terre' is a common loanword in English, but in French it specifically refers to a small apartment used for occasional stays.
Examples in context
- Des communautés juives remontant à l'époque pré-islamique ont été expulsées comme « pieds-noirs » lors de la prétendue « décolonisation » de l'Afrique du Nord.Jewish communities dating to pre-Islamic times were driven out as "Pieds-Noirs" during the so-called decolonization of North Africa.This sentence shows the historical use of the term pieds-noirs in the context of North Africa.Tatoeba #10105531 by Rovo, translation #10105476 by shekitten
- Il faut prendre soin de ses pieds.One must take care of their feet.
- J'ai mal aux pattes après cette longue marche !My feet hurt after that long walk!
- Montre-moi tes jolis petons.Show me your cute little feet.
- J'ai mal aux pieds après la randonnée.My feet hurt after the hike.
- Il porte des chaussures qui protègent les pieds.He wears shoes that protect the feet.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are at home after a long walk.
- HugoEmma, tes pieds ne te font pas mal ?Emma, do your feet not hurt?
- EmmaNon, mais mes pieds sont très fatigués.No, but my feet are very tired.
- HugoMoi, j'ai les pieds en feu !Me, my feet are on fire!
- EmmaAssieds-toi et repose tes pieds.Sit down and rest your feet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
