étoiles
The English word "stars" is translated into French as étoiles.
étoiles refers to the small, bright points of light seen in the night sky.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is étoile. Because the word is feminine, the indefinite article for a single star is une étoile and the plural form for the stars uses the definite article les étoiles.
Did you know?
- The word étoile can also refer to a roundabout or a circular junction in French road systems.
- In French ballet, the highest rank a dancer can achieve is étoile. This title is not just a job grade but a prestigious distinction of exceptional talent.
- While étoiles are celestial bodies, a 'shooting star' is called une étoile filante, which literally means a 'spinning' or 'threading' star.
Examples in context
- Même les étoiles meurent.Even stars die.This sentence is useful for illustrating the concept of stars dying with étoiles.Tatoeba #7871453 by Rovo, translation #8973413 by sundown
- Qui comptera les étoiles ?Who will count the stars?This sentence is useful for asking about the counting of étoiles.Tatoeba #3846507 by Rovo, translation #3845689 by muriloricci
- Les étoiles sont apparues.The stars appeared.This sentence is useful for describing the appearance of étoiles.Tatoeba #8427033 by Aiji, translation #8315275 by AlanF_US
- Les étoiles scintillent dans le ciel.The stars twinkle in the sky.
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Example conversation
A couple is looking at the sky at night.
- ManonRegarde les étoiles ce soir.Look at the stars tonight.
- NathanElles sont vraiment magnifiques.They are truly magnificent.
- ManonOn peut voir beaucoup d'étoiles ici.We can see many stars here.
- NathanC'est un beau spectacle, Manon.It is a beautiful sight, Manon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
