jouets
The French phrase for toys is jouets.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is jouet, while the plural form is jouets.
Did you know?
- The term jouet is occasionally used in a derogatory way to describe a person who is completely controlled by another.
- The term 'jouet' is often used in the phrase 'jouet de luxe' to describe high-end cars or gadgets that are more for status than utility.
- French has a specific term, jouets d'éveil, used for toys designed specifically for sensory and cognitive awakening in infants.
Examples in context
- Il adore les jouets.He loves toys.This sentence is useful for showing how to use jouets with the verb 'to love'.Tatoeba #1806813 by sacredceltic, translation #1806272 by Spamster
- Il rassembla ses jouets.He gathered his toys together.This sentence is useful for showing how to use jouets with the verb 'to gather'.Tatoeba #334111 by Lumpawurump, translation #47409 by CK
- Elle ramassa ses jouets.She picked up her toys.This sentence is useful for showing how to use jouets with the verb 'to pick up'.Tatoeba #4765510 by sacredceltic, translation #2721910 by Hybrid
- Ma nièce adore les jouets qu'elle reçoit pour son anniversaire.My niece loves the toys she receives for her birthday.
- Les parents aiment offrir des jouets éducatifs à leurs enfants.Parents like to give educational toys to their children.
- Les jouets en bois sont souvent considérés comme des jeux traditionnels.Wooden toys are often considered traditional games.
- Quand j'étais petit, je me contentais de quelques joujoux simples.When I was little, I was satisfied with a few simple toys.
- Mes enfants adorent collectionner des babioles colorées.My kids love collecting colorful knick-knacks.
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Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are cleaning up a playroom.
- EmmaOù sont les jouets ?Where are the toys?
- GabrielIls sont dans la boîte.They are in the box.
- EmmaGabriel, aide-moi avec ces jouets.Gabriel, help me with these toys.
- GabrielD'accord, je range tout.Okay, I will put everything away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.