deux sont
The phrase deux sont is how you say two are in French.
Did you know?
- The word deux descends from the Latin duōs, which was specifically the masculine accusative plural form of duo.
- While English uses 'two are' as a standard subject-verb construction, French speakers often prefer using the partitive or a specific noun rather than starting a sentence with deux sont.
- The word deux is a cognate of the Latin 'duo', which is the root of many English words like 'duel' or 'duet'.
Examples in context
- Il y a deux personnes ici qui souhaitent vous rencontrer.There are two people here who want to meet you.
- Bonjour, deux personnes sont présentes pour l'entretien d'embauche.Hello, two people are here for the job interview.
- Devine quoi? Il y a deux personnes qui viennent à la fête ce soir!Guess what? Two people are coming to the party tonight!
- Regarde, deux personnes sont là-bas en train de faire du surf.Look, two people are over there, surfing.
- Parmi les chats, deux sont noirs.Among the cats, two are black.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are looking at a box of cupcakes.
- ChloéCombien de gâteaux restent-il ?How many cakes are left?
- NathanJe crois que deux sont encore là.I think two are still there.
- ChloéC'est parfait pour nous.That's perfect for us.
- NathanOui, prenons-les vite.Yes, let's take them quickly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries deux, CC BY-SA 4.0.
