sablonneux
The English word "sandy" is translated into French as sablonneux.
sablonneux is an adjective used to describe something that is containing sand.
Meaning: containing sand (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from sable, which means "sand".
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form is sablonneux.
Did you know?
- French uses the word sabler as a verb, which can mean 'to sand' a surface or, in a more social context, 'to drain' a glass of wine or champagne in one go.
- The root sable is closely related to the English word 'sable', which refers to a black fur. While they look similar, the French sable refers to the mineral, while the English 'sable' comes from a different linguistic root meaning 'black'.
- In French, the word sable is used in the idiomatic expression bâtir des châteaux de sable, which means 'to build castles of sand'. This is often used metaphorically to describe plans that are fragile or doomed to fail.
Examples in context
- Le lit de la rivière est sablonneux.The river bed is sandy.This sentence is useful for describing the composition of a river bed using sablonneux.Tatoeba #10266016 by lbdx, translation #9495981 by DJ_Saidez
- Le chemin est très sablonneux.The path is very sandy.
- J'aime marcher sur ce sol sablonneux.I love walking on this sandy ground.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are walking on a beach trail.
- ManonCe sentier est très sablonneux, Lucas.This trail is very sandy, Lucas.
- LucasC'est vrai, mais c'est agréable.It's true, but it is pleasant.
- ManonRegarde comme le sol est sablonneux ici.Look how sandy the ground is here.
- LucasOui, nos chaussures seront pleines de sable.Yes, our shoes will be full of sand.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
