la Seine
The Seine river in French is la Seine.
la Seine refers specifically to the river that flows through Paris, France.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so the definite article used is la.
Did you know?
- In French, the word seine is also a common noun referring to a large fishing net used to encircle fish.
- The name Seine is actually derived from a Celtic deity named Sequana, who was once worshipped as a goddess of the river.
- The phrase la Seine is a common subject in 'impressionism', as artists like Monet focused on how light played on its specific waters.
Examples in context
- La Seine est un symbole emblématique de Paris.The Seine River is an iconic symbol of Paris.
- On se retrouve sur les quais de la Seine ce soir?Shall we meet on the banks of the Seine tonight?
- Je vais marcher le long de la Seine.I am going to walk along the Seine.
- La Seine est très belle au coucher du soleil.The Seine is very beautiful at sunset.
- Nous prenons un bateau sur la Seine.We are taking a boat on the Seine.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are planning a walk in Paris.
- ChloéOù veux-tu aller aujourd'hui, Gabriel ?Where do you want to go today, Gabriel?
- GabrielJ'aimerais marcher le long de la Seine.I would like to walk along the Seine.
- ChloéC'est une excellente idée, Chloé est d'accord.That is a great idea, Chloé agrees.
- GabrielSuper, on y va tout de suite !Great, let's go right now!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Seine, la, seine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
