chutes Victoria
The phrase Victoria Falls in French is chutes Victoria.
This phrase refers to the name of the large waterfall located on the Zambezi River in Africa.
What does it mean word for word?
The word chutes literally means 'falls' or 'drops' in the context of water.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun chutes is feminine plural, which is why the definite article les is used in the phrase les chutes Victoria.
Did you know?
- In French, the word chutes used in les chutes Victoria is the same word used to describe the fall of a political regime or a government.
- If a French speaker describes a stock market crash, they use the verb chuter, the same root used to name les chutes Victoria.
- While French speakers call them les chutes Victoria, the indigenous people of the region call the falls Mosi-oa-Tunya, which translates to 'the smoke that thunders'.
Examples in context
- Je veux visiter les chutes Victoria.I want to visit Victoria Falls.
- Les chutes Victoria sont impressionnantes.Victoria Falls are impressive.
- Il a pris des photos des chutes Victoria.He took photos of Victoria Falls.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are planning a trip to Africa.
- LéaOn devrait aller voir les chutes Victoria.We should go see Victoria Falls.
- GabrielC'est une excellente idée, Léa !That is an excellent idea, Léa!
- LéaJe vais regarder les billets d'avion.I will look for plane tickets.
- GabrielParfait, Gabriel est prêt pour le voyage.Perfect, Gabriel is ready for the trip.
