une cravate
une cravate is the French phrase for a tie.
This phrase refers to a narrow band of fabric worn around the neck and tied in a knot under the collar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, which means the definite article used is la as in la cravate. To form the plural, add an s to the end of the word to get des cravates.
Did you know?
- The word cravate actually traces its origins back to the name of a specific ethnic group, the 'Croats' of the Balkans.
- While une cravate is the standard term, you might hear a French speaker refer to a bow tie as a nœud papillon, which literally translates to a 'butterfly knot'.
- The French have a specialized term for an Ascot tie, cravate en plastron, which references the protective chest-piece used by fencers.
Examples in context
- Il porte une cravate rouge.He is wearing a red tie.
- Tu as une cravate en soie.You have a silk tie.
- Je cherche une cravate pour le mariage.I am looking for a tie for the wedding.
Example conversation
Manon is helping Lucas get ready for a job interview.
- ManonTu as besoin d'une cravate ?Do you need a tie?
- LucasOui, j'ai besoin d'une cravate bleue.Yes, I need a blue tie.
- ManonTiens, j'ai une cravate pour toi.Here, I have a tie for you.
- LucasMerci Manon, elle est parfaite.Thanks Manon, it is perfect.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cravate, une, CC BY-SA 4.0.
