Adjective
A category of words in French that describes or modifies a noun. Adjectives agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.
quel
which
The French term 'quel' translates to 'which' in English. It is used in questions or statements to indicate a limited set of choices or potential options. For instance, if you want to ask 'Which book are you reading?', you would say 'Quel livre lis-tu?' in French. It's prevalent in both spoken and written French, and the usage mirrors that of the English word 'which'.
Example sentences with quel →quelques
some
The French word 'quelques' is used similarly as 'some' in English. It is used when the exact number is not known, or it is not important or relevant to know. For example, you might say 'J'ai quelques amis' which translates to 'I have some friends'. It is also important to note that 'quelques' is always used before a plural noun.
Example sentences with quelques →quoi
what
The French word 'quoi' stands for the English word 'what'. It is often used in forming or answering questions. Similar to the English equivalent, 'quoi' can either be used to ask for specific information ('Quoi est-ce? — What is it?') or to express surprise or disbelief ('Quoi? — What?'). Note that the word ’quoi’ is generally used in informal speech; in formal writing or speech, 'que' or 'quel(le)' is more commonly used.
Example sentences with quoi →récents
recent
The French word 'récents' translates to 'recent' in English. It is used in the same way as in English, to describe something that has happened or been created not long ago. Its plural form is used to agree with plural nouns. For singular and feminine forms, the word becomes 'récent' or 'récente' respectively.
Example sentences with récents →réel
real
The French word 'réel' translates to 'real' in English. It is used in a similar context as in English, to denote something that is not imaginary or theoretical, but actually existing. It can also mean 'serious' or 'considerable' in some contexts. It is generally used as an adjective in a sentence.
Example sentences with réel →rien
nothing
The French word 'rien' translates to 'nothing' in English. It is used in the same way as in English - to denote the absence of something or to negate an existence. For instance, 'Je ne vois rien' translates to 'I see nothing'. When it starts a sentence or question, 'rien' should be used with 'ne' before the verb.
Example sentences with rien →selon
according
The word 'selon' in French is used similarly to 'according' in English. It serves as a preposition and typically precedes a noun or pronoun to indicate the source of some information or to convey agreement with a stated perspective. For example, 'Selon le professeur, il va pleuvoir demain' translates to 'According to the professor, it will rain tomorrow'.
Example sentences with selon →sentiment
feeling
The French word for 'feeling' is 'sentiment'. It can be used in various contexts just as it is used in English. For example, 'J'ai un bon sentiment à propos de cela' means 'I have a good feeling about this'. It is important to note that like in English, sentiment in French can refer to both physical sensations and emotional states.
Example sentences with sentiment →sérieux
serious
The French word 'sérieux' is used similarly to the English word 'serious'. It can refer to people, situations, or things that are grave, severe or crucial. This word can also be a description of someone who is solemn, grave, or not prone to frivolity. For example, 'Il est très sérieux' means 'He is very serious'.
Example sentences with sérieux →seul
single
The French word for 'single' is 'seul'. It can be used in the same contexts as in English - for example, to describe an individual person or item, or to express loneliness or singularity. Note that 'seul' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, so it can also appear as 'seule', 'seuls', or 'seules' depending on the context.
Example sentences with seul →seulement
only
The French word for 'only' is 'seulement'. It is used in the same way the English word is used, to indicate singularity, exclusivity, or restriction in amount or quantity. For example, in the sentence 'Il y a seulement un livre sur la table' means 'There is only one book on the table'.
Example sentences with seulement →significatif
significant
The French word 'significatif' is used similarly to how 'significant' is used in English. It can refer to the size, amount, or extent of something that is noteworthy, important, or has a particular meaning. 'Significatif' is an adjective and can be used in various contexts, such as discussing a 'difference significative' (significant difference), 'contribution significative' (significant contribution), or 'progrès significatif' (significant progress).
Example sentences with significatif →similaire
similar
In French, 'similaire' is used to describe things that are alike or comparable in terms of characteristics, quality or appearance, similar to how the word 'similar' is used in English. It is commonly used in contexts where two or more objects, ideas or people are being compared.
Example sentences with similaire →simple
simple
In French, 'simple' is used the same way it is used in English, to describe something that is not complicated or difficult to understand or do. It can be used to describe objects, ideas, tasks and more. Just like in English, it can also be used to describe a person who is not intelligent or sophisticated.
Example sentences with simple →soit
either
The French word 'soit' is equivalent to the English word 'either'. In French, 'soit' is used to present two or more possibilities, similar to how 'either' is used in English. However, it's important to note the context while using 'soit' because it also means 'is' in conditional phrases or 'let it be' in certain contexts.
Example sentences with soit →sombre
dark
The French word 'sombre' translates to 'dark' in English. It is often used in reference to lack of light or color, similar to its English counterpart. It can also be used symbolically to represent sadness or seriousness. Like English, the context determines whether 'sombre' is referring to literal darkness or a metaphorical state.
Example sentences with sombre →son
sound
The French word for 'sound' is 'son'. It is used in the same way as it is in English, to refer to any noise, musical or otherwise, that you hear. For example, 'J'aime le son de la pluie' means 'I like the sound of the rain'. However, be careful of the masculine or feminine form as it can change the meaning. 'Son' also can be a possessive adjective translates into 'his/her'.
Example sentences with son →sous
under
The French word 'sous' is used to represent the English term 'under'. 'Sous' can be used in various contexts similarly as 'under', such as showing a decrease or deficit ('sous zéro' - 'below zero'), to indicate location ('sous le lit' - 'under the bed'), and to specify a relationship of authority ('sous la direction de' - 'under the management of').
Example sentences with sous →spécial
special
The French word 'spécial' is an adjective used to denote a thing, person, event or moment that distinguishes from others because it has some unusual characteristics or it has a significant importance. It can be used to describe anything from food to occasions.
Example sentences with spécial →spécifique
specific
The French word 'spécifique' is used similarly to the English word 'specific'. It can be used to refer to a particular, exact or precise thing or a person among others. It's often used in sentences where you want to highlight that one particular thing is true or relevant about a thing or person.
Example sentences with spécifique →sud
south
The word 'sud' corresponds to the English word 'south'. It is primarily used in geographical contexts, referring to the cardinal direction that is to the right when facing the rising sun. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the condition or quality related to being in the south or southern region of a particular place or country.
Example sentences with sud →sujet
subject
The French equivalent for the English word 'subject' is 'sujet'. This word is used in similar contexts as in English, for example in grammar to denote the topic of a sentence, or to refer to a area of study or interest. Additionally, 'sujet' can also be used to refer to a person in certain contexts, specifically when discussing subjects of a ruler or nation.
Example sentences with sujet →sur
over
The French word 'sur' is used in similar contexts as the English 'over'. It's used to denote location or position, suggesting something on top of or above something else. It can also denote an excess in quantity, number or degree, much like the English word 'over'. However, be aware that context is important in language translation and this word might have different translations depending on its usage.
Example sentences with sur →sûr
sure
In French, the equivalent of the English word 'sure' is 'sûr'. There are many ways it can be used, but one common one is to express certainty or confidence in something. For example, if you want to say you're sure that you're going out tonight, you would say 'Je suis sûr que je vais sortir ce soir'. It's also used to affirm something positively. However, like many words, its translation can change in different contexts, so it's always important to keep that in mind.
Example sentences with sûr →tard
late
The French word 'tard' translates to 'late' in English. Similar to English, 'tard' can be used in several contexts in French. It can refer to the time of day, being late to an event, or anything not being on time. However, be aware that the way it is used in a sentence might slightly vary because French grammar is different from English grammar.
Example sentences with tard →tel
such
In French, 'tel' is used as the equivalent of 'such' in English. It is generally utilised to indicate the same degree or extent. It can be used for comparisons and to describe the quality or nature of something. Like in English, this word is versatile and can be used differently depending on the context of the sentence.
Example sentences with tel →temps
time
The word 'temps' in French can be used very similarly to how 'time' is used in English. It can refer to the progression of moments (e.g., 'Quel temps fait-il?' means 'What is the time?'), the weather (e.g., 'Il fait beau temps' means 'The weather is good'), or to musical tempo in a similar fashion to English. It's a very versatile word in the French language.
Example sentences with temps →travail
work
The French word 'travail' is used in the same context as the English word 'work'. It can refer both to the act of working and the place where one works, although it is more commonly used to refer to the act of working. Like the English equivalent, it can also be used in various idiomatic expressions and phrases.
Example sentences with travail →un autre
another
The French word 'un autre' translates to 'another' in English. It is used in similar context as in English, referring to an additional item or person. It can be used in a sentence like 'Je veux un autre café', which means 'I want another coffee'.
Example sentences with un autre →vivre
live
The French word 'vivre' corresponds to the English verb 'live'. It is used in much the same way as in English to denote existence or survival, experiencing life or simply to indicate life in a particular location or condition. For example, 'Je vis à Paris' means 'I live in Paris'. Remember, while using it in present tense, the verb changes form to 'vis' for singular subjects like 'je' (I) and 'tu' (you), and 'vivent' for plural ones like 'ils/elles' (they).
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