dunes de sable
The English phrase sand dunes is translated into French as dunes de sable.
dunes de sable is used to refer to multiple sand dunes.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase dunes de sable literally translates to dunes of sand.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single sand dune, use the singular form dune de sable. The plural form dunes de sable is used when referring to multiple dunes.
Did you know?
- In the world of heraldry, sable is the specific French term used to describe the color black on a coat of arms.
- The term sable for the animal actually comes from a Balto-Slavic root, which is entirely different from the Latin root used for 'sand'.
- In French, the word sable is used in the expression faire des châteaux de sable, which means 'to build sandcastles' but can also imply building something fragile or temporary.
Examples in context
- Ils ont marché pieds nus sur les dunes de sable.They walked barefoot over the sand dunes.Tatoeba #12163960 by lbdx, translation #6458014 by Hybrid
- Lors de notre voyage dans le désert du Sahara, nous avons découvert de magnifiques dunes de sable.During our trip to the Sahara Desert, we discovered magnificent sand dunes.
- Les dunes sableuses de la côte atlantique française sont d'une beauté exceptionnelle.The sandy dunes of the French Atlantic coast are exceptionally beautiful.
- Nous aimons photographier les dunes de sable.We love photographing the sand dunes.
- Le vent déplace les dunes de sable.The wind moves the sand dunes.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are looking at a landscape from a balcony.
- NathanRegarde ces magnifiques dunes de sable !Look at those magnificent sand dunes!
- EmmaElles sont vraiment impressionnantes, Nathan.They are truly impressive, Nathan.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux y aller ?Do you want to go there?
- EmmaOui, j'aimerais beaucoup explorer le paysage.Yes, I would really like to explore the landscape.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, sable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
