sable
sand
The word "sable" is the French equivalent of the English word "sand". It is a common noun that refers to the loose granular material that results from the disintegration of rocks and is found in large quantities on beaches, in deserts, and in other landscapes. In French, "sable" is used in the same way as in English, to refer to the material itself or to describe a surface covered with it, such as a sandy beach or a sandy path.
Example sentences using: sable
Le château de sable est grand.
The sand castle is big.
This sentence is an example where the word 'sable' is used in a common context of describing a sand structure, such as a sand castle on a beach. The adjective 'grand' is used to describe the size of the sand castle.
L'enfant joue avec le sable.
The child is playing with the sand.
Here, the word 'sable' is used in the context of playing, which embodies an action often associated with sand in beaches or playgrounds. The verb 'joue' indicates the action of playing.
Il manque du sable dans le bac à sable.
There is a lack of sand in the sandbox.
In this sentence, 'sable' is used in the context of a sandbox, a common item in children's playgrounds. The phrase 'Il manque du' indicates that something is missing or there is a lack of it.