tables
/tabl/
The English phrase "tables" is translated into French as tables.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tables is the plural form of the noun table.
How do you pronounce it?
/tabl/
Did you know?
- In certain historical French contexts, a 'table' could refer to a piece of parchment or a written document, a connection that has largely disappeared from modern usage.
- The phrase être à table does not just mean sitting at a table, but specifically that one is currently eating a meal.
- A table ronde refers to a round table, but it is also the standard French term for a panel discussion or a symposium where participants are equals.
Examples in context
- Ziri servait les tables.Ziri was serving tables.This sentence shows the use of tables in the context of waitressing.Tatoeba #11837165 by Amastan, translation #11173810 by Amastan
- Mettez les tables bout à bout.Put the tables end to end.This sentence demonstrates how to use tables when arranging furniture.Tatoeba #1054247 by sacredceltic, translation #39585 by CM
- Il y a trois tables dans la réserve.There are three tables in the storeroom.This sentence illustrates the use of tables when counting objects in a room.Tatoeba #10472735 by Aiji, translation #3734708 by CK
- Le rapport est présenté sous forme de tableau.The report is presented in the form of a table.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are in a restaurant looking for a place to sit.
- EmmaEst-ce que ces tables sont libres ?Are these tables free?
- NathanNon, Emma, elles sont déjà réservées.No, Emma, they are already reserved.
- EmmaC'est dommage, je voulais ces tables.That's a shame, I wanted these tables.
- NathanCherchons une autre table ailleurs.Let's look for another table elsewhere.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tables, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
