pneus
The English phrase "tires" is translated into French as pneus.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pneus is the plural form of pneu, which means "tire".
Did you know?
- The word pneu is actually a shortened version of pneumatique. This term comes from the Greek word for 'breath' or 'spirit'.
- French speakers use the verb crever to describe a tire popping. While it means 'to burst', in slang it can also mean 'to die' or 'to be exhausted'.
- While English speakers say 'spare tire', a French speaker refers to this as une roue de secours, which translates literally to a 'rescue wheel'.
Examples in context
- Les pneus ont crissé.The tires squealed.This sentence uses pneus to describe tires squealing.Tatoeba #9927053 by lbdx, translation #4781184 by Hybrid
- Tes pneus sont fichus.Your tires are worn out.This sentence uses pneus to describe tires being worn out.Tatoeba #6597612 by felix63, translation #6574029 by Eccles17
- Je dois changer de pneus.I have to change tires.This sentence uses pneus to express the need to change tires.Tatoeba #955264 by sacredceltic, translation #41107 by CK
- J'ai besoin de changer mes pneus de voiture.I need to change my car tires.
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are checking the car in the driveway.
- ChloéHugo, regarde tes pneus.Hugo, look at your tires.
- HugoIls ont l'air fatigués.They look worn out.
- ChloéIl faut acheter de nouveaux pneus.We need to buy new tires.
- HugoJe m'en occupe demain.I will take care of it tomorrow.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
