le Louvre
le Louvre is the French way to say the louvre.
This phrase refers to the world-famous art museum located in Paris.
Did you know?
- The word Louvre is also used in French to describe the slats of a shutter or a vent that allows air to pass through.
- The name Louvre may originate from a Latin word for 'wolf', suggesting the site of the original fortress was once a wolf hunting den.
- Before it became a museum, le Louvre served as the primary residence for the kings of France.
Examples in context
- Si tu es à Paris, tu peux aller visiter le Louvre.If you're in Paris, you can go and visit the Louvre.This sentence shows how to suggest visiting le Louvre if someone is in Paris.Tatoeba #382458 by sysko, translation #10551575 by sundown
- Je passe quelques jours à Paris. J'en profite pour visiter le Louvre.I'm in Paris for a few days. I'm taking advantage of that to visit the Louvre.This sentence illustrates using the phrase when one is taking advantage of a trip to Paris to visit le Louvre.Tatoeba #3273168 by Micsmithel, translation #3273167 by sundown
- Le Louvre est le plus grand musée de Paris.The Louvre is the largest museum in Paris.
- Le Louvre est magnifique.The Louvre is magnificent.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning their afternoon in Paris.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu veux aller au Louvre aujourd'hui ?Do you want to go to the Louvre today?
- NathanOui, j'aimerais beaucoup voir le Louvre avec toi.Yes, I would really like to see the Louvre with you.
- ChloéParfait, je prends les billets pour nous.Perfect, I'll get the tickets for us.
- NathanMerci Chloé, c'est une super idée.Thanks Chloé, that's a great idea.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Louvre, le, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
