étape 1
étape 1 is the French way to say "step one".
The phrase étape 1 is used to denote the initial phase of a procedure and is commonly found in written instructions, manuals or lists.
What does it mean word for word?
The word étape means "step" or "stage" in the context of a process.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to use "first" as an adjective rather than a number, you should use the feminine form la première étape to agree with the feminine noun étape.
Did you know?
- While étape means 'step' in a process, French uses a different word, pas, for a physical step taken while walking. Using étape to describe walking one step forward would be a mistake.
- In French cycling culture, particularly during the Tour de France, the word étape is used to describe each single day of racing. An entire multi-week race is thus viewed as a series of étapes.
- The word étape originally referred to a relay station where travelers could change horses during a long journey. This changed the meaning of a 'step' from a physical movement to a designated stopping point on a route.
Examples in context
- La première étape consiste à analyser les données.The first step consists of analyzing the data.
- Le premier pas dans ce processus est d'évaluer les risques.The first step in this process is to evaluate the risks.
- Pour réparer un vélo, la première chose à faire est de vérifier les pneus.To repair a bike, the first thing to do is to check the tires.
- Pour réaliser cette tâche, la première étape requiert une analyse approfondie des données disponibles.To complete this task, the first step requires a thorough analysis of the available data.
- Alors, la première chose à faire pour commencer le projet est de rassembler tous les matériaux nécessaires.So, the first thing to do to start the project is to gather all the necessary materials.
- L'étape 1 est de préparer les ingrédients.Step one is to prepare the ingredients.
- L'étape 1 est très simple.Step one is very simple.
- Veuillez lire l'étape 1 du guide.Please read step one of the guide.
Example conversation
Emma is helping Lucas assemble a new piece of furniture.
- LucasQuelle est l'étape 1, Emma ?What is step one, Emma?
- EmmaL'étape 1 est de fixer la base.Step one is to fix the base.
- LucasD'accord, je commence tout de suite.Okay, I am starting right away.
- EmmaBonne chance, Lucas.Good luck, Lucas.
