pâtes
pasta
The French word for 'pasta' is 'pâtes'. It's a countable noun in French, unlike in English. It can be used to refer to pasta dishes in general, or to specific types of pasta. It is used in similar contexts to the English word 'pasta', for example when talking about food or cooking.
Example sentences using: pâtes
J'aime manger des pâtes.
I like to eat pasta.
In this sentence, 'manger' is the infinitive form of the verb 'to eat'. 'Des' is the plural indefinite article, similar to 'some' in English. 'J'aime' is a conjugated form of the verb 'aimer', which means 'to like'.
Les pâtes sont délicieuses.
The pasta is delicious.
This is a simple declarative sentence where 'Les' is a definite article means 'The', and 'sont' is the third person plural of the verb 'être', which means 'to be'. 'Délicieuses' is the feminine plural form of the adjective 'delicious'.
Je cuisine des pâtes pour le dîner.
I cook pasta for dinner.
In this sentence, 'cuisine' is the first person singular form of the verb 'cuisiner', which means 'to cook'. 'Pour' is a preposition that can mean 'for'. 'Le' is the definite article 'the', and 'dîner' is the noun 'dinner'.