assiettes
The English phrase plates is translated into French as assiettes.
The word assiettes is a feminine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is assiette.
Did you know?
- The word assiette is used in French to describe the 'stance' or 'trim' of an aircraft or a boat. It refers to the angle of the vehicle relative to the horizon.
- The word assiette shares a root with the verb asseoir, meaning 'to seat'. This reflects the historical idea of the plate being the place where the meal 'sits'.
- In French law and urban planning, assiette refers to the physical surface or ground area on which a building or a right of way is based.
Examples in context
- Où sont les assiettes ?Where are the plates?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the assiettes.Tatoeba #902061 by U2FS, translation #902078 by Espi
- Les assiettes sont sales.The plates are dirty.This sentence is useful for describing the condition of the assiettes.Tatoeba #5490034 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #2732687 by CK
- Je voudrais dix assiettes.I want ten plates.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for a specific number of assiettes.Tatoeba #504376 by sacredceltic, translation #437025 by lukaszpp
- Les assiettes sont magnifiquesThe plates are magnificent
- Les belles assiettes blanchesThe beautiful white plates
- J'ai acheté six assiettesI bought six plates
- Nous avons besoin de nouveaux platsWe need new plates
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are setting the table for dinner.
- NathanEmma, peux-tu apporter les assiettes ?Emma, can you bring the plates?
- EmmaOui, j'apporte les assiettes de la cuisine.Yes, I'm bringing the plates from the kitchen.
- NathanMerci, j'ai déjà mis les verres.Thanks, I have already set the glasses.
- EmmaParfait, le repas est presque prêt.Perfect, the meal is almost ready.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
