flûte
flute
The French word 'flûte' is used similarly to the English word 'flute'. It refers to a high-pitched woodwind instrument, typically made of metal and played by blowing across a hole. It is also used to refer to a long, narrow, French bread.
Example sentences using: flûte
J'aime jouer de la flûte.
I like to play the flute.
This sentence demonstrates the use of 'flûte' in the context of playing a musical instrument. The verb 'jouer' is commonly used in French when talking about playing an instrument and is followed by 'de' before the instrument's name.
La flûte est un instrument de musique à vent.
The flute is a wind instrument.
In this example, 'flûte' is used to indicate a specific type of musical instrument. It is classified as a 'instrument de musique à vent', which directly translates to 'wind instrument'. This is referencing the method in which sound is produced in the flute, by blowing air into it.
Il a perdu sa flûte à l'école.
He lost his flute at school.
This sentence uses 'flûte' in a possessive context, illustrating that the flute belongs to the subject of the sentence, in this case 'Il' (He). The use of 'a perdu' (lost) demonstrates an action that has happened to the flute.