suffixes
The English phrase "suffixes" is suffixes in French.
The term suffixes refers to letters or groups of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of suffixes is suffixe.
Did you know?
- In French, the suffixe -ard can change a neutral word into a pejorative or insulting one, as seen in the word vantard for a braggart.
- French employs the suffixe -issime to create a superlative meaning 'the most' or 'very', a trait borrowed from Latin that is rarely seen in standard English adjectives.
- French uses the suffixe -ette not only to indicate small size but also to create a sense of delicacy or affection, as in fillette for a young girl.
Examples in context
- J'ai trouvé un mot turc formé de seulement trois suffixes.I found a Turkish word formed by only three suffixes.This sentence shows how a word can be composed of only three suffixes.Tatoeba #13989866 by Rovo, translation #13989836 by carlosalberto
- Je crois que nous n'avons pas besoin de limiter ces suffixes, maintenant.I believe that we do not need to limit these suffixes now.This sentence discusses the idea of not needing to limit certain suffixes.Tatoeba #1131865 by sacredceltic, translation #1131856 by cntrational
- -ableAble
- -eauO
- -etteSmall
- -isteIst
- -eurEr
- -ienIan
- Ces suffixes permettent de transformer les verbes en noms.These suffixes allow verbs to be transformed into nouns.
Example conversation
Two students are discussing a linguistics assignment in a library.
- NathanEst-ce que tu comprends bien ces suffixes ?Do you understand these suffixes well?
- ChloéPas vraiment, ils sont un peu compliqués.Not really, they are a bit complicated.
- NathanJe peux t'aider à les étudier, Chloé.I can help you study them, Chloé.
- ChloéC'est très gentil, merci Nathan !That's very kind, thank you Nathan!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
