ailes
The French word for "wings" is ailes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine. The singular form is aile, which is used with the indefinite article une (une aile). The plural form is ailes, which is used with the plural indefinite article des (des ailes).
Did you know?
- The phrase donner des ailes means 'to give wings', but it is often used as a slang term for something that provides a sudden burst of energy or confidence, similar to the 'Red Bull' marketing slogan.
- The word ailé is the adjective for 'winged'. It appears in the term Victoire ailée, referring to the famous 'Winged Victory of Samothrace' statue in the Louvre museum.
- In French sports, specifically rugby and soccer, a 'winger' is called an ailier. This comes directly from aile because these players operate on the outer edges of the field.
Examples in context
- Où sont mes ailes ?Where are my wings?This example shows how to ask about the location of one's wings using ailes.Tatoeba #477398 by sacredceltic, translation #477366 by BlueLagoon
- Un oiseau a des ailes.A bird has wings.This sentence demonstrates the use of ailes to describe a bird's anatomy.Tatoeba #129405 by Aiji, translation #278183 by CM
- La vérité a des ailes.Truth has wings.This sentence uses ailes in a metaphorical context regarding truth.Tatoeba #6203523 by Sorgan, translation #6075333 by carlosalberto
- 53 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are looking at a drawing of a fairy.
- EmmaRegarde, j'ai dessiné des ailes pour la fée.Look, I drew wings for the fairy.
- LucasElles sont très belles et colorées.They are very beautiful and colorful.
- EmmaTu penses que ses ailes sont assez grandes ?Do you think her wings are big enough?
- LucasOui, elle peut voler avec ça.Yes, she can fly with those.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
