trucs
The French word for stuff is trucs.
Trucs is used to refer to miscellaneous items or things. While it often describes physical objects, it is also frequently used to refer to abstract ideas, unspecified matters or even tricks.
Meaning: miscellaneous items, things (noun)
Which one should you use?
Trucs is a colloquial term used for miscellaneous items, whereas the word choses is more formal.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Trucs is an informal word and is common in spoken French.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form truc means 'thing' or 'stuff', while the plural form trucs is used for 'things' or 'stuff'.
Did you know?
- While trucs means 'stuff', the singular un truc is the standard way to say 'a trick' in the sense of a secret tip or a clever knack for doing something.
- When French speakers want to say 'that is my thing' to describe a hobby or a specialty, they use c'est mon truc, regardless of whether the 'thing' is a physical object.
- The phrase trucs et machins is often used to describe a chaotic pile of miscellaneous items, similar to the English expression 'bits and bobs'.
Examples in context
- Je veux mes trucs.I want my stuff.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for your personal belongings using trucs.Tatoeba #4692217 by sacredceltic, translation #2011307 by CK
- Il vole des trucs.He steals stuff.This sentence is useful for describing the act of stealing unspecified items using trucs.Tatoeba #12077443 by Amastan, translation #2868231 by Amastan
- J'ai trop de trucs !I have too much stuff!This sentence is useful for expressing that you possess an excessive amount of items using trucs.Tatoeba #5574615 by sacredceltic, translation #2776265 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are cleaning up an apartment.
- HugoTu peux ranger tes trucs dans le carton ?Can you put your stuff in the box?
- LéaOui, je range tout ça tout de suite.Yes, I'm putting all that stuff away right now.
- HugoMerci, le salon est plus propre comme ça.Thanks, the living room is cleaner this way.
- LéaDe rien, je finis et on sort.You're welcome, I'll finish and then we'll go out.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
