phrase
phrase
In French, 'phrase' is used in the same way as in English, referring to a group of words that express a complete thought. It can be a sentence, a clause, or a group of words that make sense together. It is important to note that the word 'phrase' in French is spelled and pronounced the same as in English.
Example sentences using: phrase
C'est une belle phrase.
This is a beautiful sentence.
This example shows how to use 'phrase' as a noun referring to a sentence. The adjective 'belle' means beautiful, and 'c'est' is a contraction of 'ce' (this) and 'est' (is).
Pouvez-vous répéter cette phrase?
Can you repeat this sentence?
This is an interrogative sentence asking someone to repeat a sentence. 'Pouvez-vous' is a formal or polite way to say ‘can you’, and 'répéter' means to repeat.
Cette phrase est difficile à prononcer.
This sentence is difficult to pronounce.
In this example, we're using 'phrase' to describe a sentence that is hard to pronounce. 'Difficile à prononcer' describes something that is hard to say out loud.