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sol

English translation of sol

floor

The French word for 'floor' is 'sol'. It is used in the same way as in English, referring to the surface of a room on which one stands. It can also be used metaphorically in certain phrases or expressions.


Example sentences using: sol

Le soleil brille dans le ciel.

English translation of Le soleil brille dans le ciel.

The sun shines in the sky.

This sentence translates directly into English, with 'Le soleil brille dans le ciel' meaning 'The sun shines in the sky'. It demonstrates the usage of 'sol' as 'sun'.

Ne laissez rien sur le sol.

English translation of Ne laissez rien sur le sol.

Don't leave anything on the floor.

In French, 'sol' can also mean floor. This sentence literally translates to 'Don't leave anything on the floor' and uses ‘sol‘ as ‘floor‘ or ‘ground‘.

Son rêve est de marcher sur la sol lunaire.

English translation of Son rêve est de marcher sur la sol lunaire.

His dream is to walk on the lunar ground.

This sentence translates to 'His dream is to walk on the lunar ground'. Here, 'sol' is used to refer to the surface of the moon, showing that 'sol' can also refer to the surface of a celestial body.

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