How to Say “Toys” in French

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.

  1. Emma

    Où sont les jouets ?
    Where are the toys?
  2. Gabriel

    Ils sont dans la boîte.
    They are in the box.
  3. Emma

    Gabriel, aide-moi avec ces jouets.
    Gabriel, help me with these toys.
  4. Gabriel

    D'accord, je range tout.
    Okay, I will put everything away.

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