votre taille
The English phrase "your size" is translated into French as votre taille.
This phrase refers to the specific measurements of a person's body used to find clothing that fits them. It is also used when discussing a person's physical height.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective votre (your) and the noun taille (size/height).
Which one should you use?
While votre taille is the standard form, the word taille alone can mean either clothing size or a person's physical height. You may also use ta taille in informal situations.
Did you know?
- In the era leading up to the French Revolution, la taille was the name of a direct land tax that was deeply hated by the peasantry.
- The word taille also refers to the act of pruning trees or hedges to maintain their shape.
- When stating a person's height using taille, French speakers use the verb faire (to do or make) rather than the verb 'to be'.
Examples in context
- Quelle est votre taille ?What's your size?This example shows how to ask for someone's size or height using votre taille.Tatoeba #8064937 by Aiji, translation #2234183 by CK
- Connaissez-vous votre taille ?Do you know your size?This sentence uses votre taille to ask if someone knows their own size.Tatoeba #11623 by Lulantis, translation #54165 by Eldad
- Je pense que nous n'avons plus votre taille.I think we're out of your size.This sentence uses votre taille to state that a specific size is out of stock.Tatoeba #3449156 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #68731 by CK
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Example conversation
A clothing store employee helps a customer.
- LéaJe cherche ce pull dans votre taille.I am looking for this sweater in your size.
- NathanJe ne sais pas quelle est votre taille.I don't know what your size is.
- LéaC'est du medium, c'est votre taille, Nathan ?It's a medium, is that your size, Nathan?
- NathanOui, c'est exactement votre taille.Yes, it is exactly your size.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
