corde
rope
The French word for rope is 'corde'. It is used in a similar way to the English word, for example, 'J'ai besoin d'une corde pour attacher le paquet.' which means 'I need a rope to tie the package.'. It can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as 'La corde raide' which means 'tightrope'.
Example sentences using: corde
J'ai besoin d'une nouvelle corde pour ma guitare.
I need a new string for my guitar.
In this sentence, 'corde' is used in the context of a musical instrument, specifically a guitar. It refers to the string of the guitar, suggesting that the current one needs to be replaced.
La corde sur le paquet est très serrée.
The string on the package is very tight.
In this example, 'corde' is used to refer to a piece of string or twine that is often used to securely tie packages. Its tightness suggests that the package is securely tied and might be hard to open.
Il est sur le point de couper la corde.
He is about to cut the rope.
Here 'corde' is used to mean 'rope'. The context suggests that someone is about to cut it, implying a sense of urgency or danger, or it could be a simple task such as getting ready for a camping trip.