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soleil

English translation of soleil

sun

The word 'soleil' is used in French to represent the star at the center of the Solar System, similar to 'sun' in English. It is a masculine noun, usually used in contexts of weather, celestial bodies, and light source. Example sentence: 'Le soleil brille' translates to 'The sun is shining'.


Example sentences using: soleil

Le soleil est brillant.

English translation of Le soleil est brillant.

The sun is bright.

This sentence describes the appearance of the sun.

Je vais à la plage pour profiter du soleil.

English translation of Je vais à la plage pour profiter du soleil.

I am going to the beach to enjoy the sun.

This sentence expresses the intention to go somewhere where you can enjoy the sunshine.

J'aime marcher sous le soleil de midi.

English translation of J'aime marcher sous le soleil de midi.

I like walking under the midday sun.

This sentence states a personal preference for walking outside during the hottest part of the day.

La croix solaire est un symbole important dans notre culture.

English translation of La croix solaire est un symbole important dans notre culture.

The solar cross is an important symbol in our culture.

This sentence explains that the solar cross is a significant cultural icon.

Il y a une éclipse de soleil aujourd'hui.

English translation of Il y a une éclipse de soleil aujourd'hui.

There is a solar eclipse today.

This sentence announces a celestial event where the moon blocks the sun from view.

Vous avez les cheveux ensoleillé.

English translation of Vous avez les cheveux ensoleillé.

Your hair looks sunny.

This sentence makes a comparison between the color of the speaker's hair and the sun.

Ce vin est trop cher pour être bu au soleil.

English translation of Ce vin est trop cher pour être bu au soleil.

This wine is too expensive to drink in the sun.

This sentence implies that the price of the wine is higher than what someone would expect to pay while enjoying it outdoors.

Le soleil se lève à l'orient et se couche à l'occident.

English translation of Le soleil se lève à l'orient et se couche à l'occident.

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

This sentence provides information about the directional movement of the sun throughout the day.

Je suis allergique aux rayons ultraviolets du soleil.

English translation of Je suis allergique aux rayons ultraviolets du soleil.

I am allergic to UV rays from the sun.

This sentence reveals a physical reaction to exposure to harmful radiation emitted by the sun.

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