French Urban Or Rustic Spacess
Learn French faster with the most commonly used Urban Or Rustic Spacess.
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bâtiment
The French word for building is 'bâtiment'. It is used in the same way as in English to refer to any type of structure that has a roof and walls, such as houses, schools, offices, etc. For example, 'J'habite dans un grand bâtiment' means 'I live in a big building'.
Example sentences with  bâtiment →central
The word 'central' in French is still 'central'. It is used almost identically to English, working as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it is most commonly used to describe something that is in or near the middle of a space; of chief importance. As a noun, it can refer to a main telephone exchange.
Example sentences with  central →champ
The French word for 'field' is 'champ'. It can be used in multiple contexts, similar to English. For example, you can use 'champ' to reference a physical field (e.g. I am standing in the 'champ') or a field of study (e.g. he is an expert in his 'champ'). Use it as you use 'field' in English.
Example sentences with  champ →eau
The French word for 'water' is 'eau'. It is used in the same ways as in English, both literally (to mean the liquid we drink and that fills the oceans) and metaphorically (as in the flow of a conversation). It's a feminine noun in French, so you would say 'une eau'.
Example sentences with  eau →église
The word 'église' is used in French to represent a place of Christian worship. It's normally used in the same contexts as 'church' in English. For instance, 'Je vais à l'église chaque dimanche' translates in English as 'I go to church every Sunday.'
Example sentences with  église →gens
The French word for 'people' is 'gens'. It is used exactly like 'people' in English, to denote a group of individuals. Do note, 'gens' in French is plural and is usually accompanied by plural verb forms. For example, 'Les gens sont gentils' means 'People are nice'.
Example sentences with  gens →hôpital
The French word for 'hospital' is 'hôpital'. It is used in the same way as in English, referring to a place where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care. Note that in French, the 'h' is silent and the accent on the 'o' indicates that it is stressed in pronunciation.
Example sentences with  hôpital →intrigue
In French, the word plot can be translated as 'intrigue'. It can be used in a similar context as in English, to refer to the main events in a play, novel, film, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence, or a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
Example sentences with  intrigue →maison
The French word for 'house' is 'maison'. It is used in the same context as in English, referring to a building for habitation by people. In most cases, a 'maison' is a free-standing structure, as opposed to an apartment or flat ('appartement' in French).
Example sentences with  maison →nature
In French, 'nature' is still 'nature'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to the physical world and its organisms. It can be used in general contexts referring to natural landscapes, wildlife, or natural phenomena. Just as in English, 'nature' can also be used in a figurative sense in French to talk about the natural, inherent, or essential qualities of something or someone.
Example sentences with  nature →parc
The French word for 'park' is 'parc'. It is used in the same context as in English - a public, outdoor space where people can relax and play. Some common phrases include 'aller au parc' (go to the park) and 'jouer dans le parc' (play in the park).
Example sentences with  parc →plante
The word 'plante' in French is used just like 'plant' in English. It can refer to the act of placing a seed or plant in the ground to grow or the actual living organism that we know as a plant. The context of the sentence often tells you which meaning is intended.
Example sentences with  plante →pomme
The word 'pomme' in French is used exactly how 'apple' is used in English. It refers to the sweet, round fruit from an apple tree, often consumed raw or used in cooking. It's a common basis for French pastries like 'tarte aux pommes' (apple tart).
Example sentences with  pomme →route
The word 'route' in French translates to 'road' in English. It is chiefly used to denote a paved path for vehicles. It is part of many compound terms and expressions to talk about road conditions, directions, trips, etc.
Example sentences with  route →rue
The French word for 'street' is 'rue'. It is used similarly as in English, to refer to a public road in a city or town. For example, you could say 'Je vis sur cette rue' which means 'I live on this street'.
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