conte
tale
In French, the word 'conte' is used to refer to a tale or a story, often with a moral or a lesson. It can be used in a variety of contexts, from children's bedtime stories to traditional folklore and fairy tales. The word is often associated with a narrative that is imaginative and entertaining, but also carries a deeper meaning or message.
Example sentences using: conte
J'aime lire des contes de fées.
I love reading fairy tales.
This sentence uses 'contes' in the context of reading, specifically referring to fairy tales. 'Des contes de fées' is a plural noun phrase where 'des' is a partitive article often used before plural nouns. 'J'aime lire' translates to 'I love reading'.
Ce livre est un conte moderne.
This book is a modern tale.
Here 'conte' is used as a singular noun that refers to a story or tale. 'Un conte moderne' translates to 'a modern tale', where 'moderne' is an adjective describing the tale as being modern or contemporary.
Le conte de Cendrillon est très populaire.
The tale of Cinderella is very popular.
In this sentence, 'conte' refers specifically to a story, in this case, the tale of Cinderella. It is used as a singular noun. The phrase 'Le conte de Cendrillon' translates to 'The tale of Cinderella'.