endroits
The English phrase 'places' is translated into French as endroits.
Which one should you use?
While endroits refers to physical locations or spots, the French word places (the plural of place) is typically used to mean 'seats' or 'spaces' (e.g., in a parking lot or a theater).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word endroit is a masculine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must also be in the masculine form (e.g., un bel endroit).
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the French word places when they mean 'locations' or 'spots'. In French, places usually refers to physical seating or available spaces.
Did you know?
- The word endroit comes from the Old French word for 'right' or 'justice', suggesting a place where things are 'right' or 'correct'.
- In French, the word place can also mean a public square, such as the famous place de la Concorde in Paris.
- If you are talking about a 'place' in a race or a ranking, you would use place rather than endroit or lieu.
Examples in context
- J'ai des endroits où aller.I've got places to go.This sentence shows how to use endroits to express having locations to visit.Tatoeba #2371896 by sacredceltic, translation #2361974 by CK
- Quel genre d'endroits aimes-tu ?What kind of places do you like?This sentence uses endroits to ask about preferences regarding types of locations.Tatoeba #7790880 by Aiji, translation #1112558 by CK
- Je n'aime pas les endroits chauds.I don't like hot places.This sentence uses endroits to describe a dislike for certain types of locations.Tatoeba #2504869 by sacredceltic, translation #2276091 by CK
- 55 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are looking for a restaurant in the city.
- ManonConnais-tu de bons endroits pour dîner ?Do you know any good places for dinner?
- GabrielIl y a des endroits très sympas dans ce quartier.There are some very nice places in this neighborhood.
- ManonEst-ce qu'il y a des endroits calmes ?Are there any quiet places?
- GabrielOui, je connais un endroit parfait pour toi.Yes, I know a perfect place for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
