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pompiers

English translation of pompiers

firefighter

The French word 'pompiers' is used to refer to firefighters. It is both singular and plural, meaning it can be used to refer to one firefighter('pompier') or more than one('pompiers'). The word is masculine and must follow the gender agreement rules when using adjectives or past participles.


Example sentences using: pompiers

Les pompiers sont très courageux.

English translation of Les pompiers sont très courageux.

Firefighters are very brave.

This sentence is indicative of how French people often express admiration for firefighters. It uses the adjective 'courageux' (brave) to describe 'Les pompiers' (the firefighters).

J'aimerais devenir pompier.

English translation of J'aimerais devenir pompier.

I would like to become a firefighter.

In this sentence, the speaker expresses a wish or desire to become a firefighter, using the verb 'aimer' in conditional form ('J'aimerais'), followed by 'devenir' ('to become') and the singular form of 'pompiers', which is 'pompier'.

L'appel des pompiers est important lors d'un incendie.

English translation of L'appel des pompiers est important lors d'un incendie.

The call to the firefighters is important during a fire.

This illustrates the necessity of contacting the fire department ('l'appel des pompiers') in case of a fire ('lors d'un incendie'). The speaker uses 'est important' to stress the importance of this action.

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