taille
size
The French word 'taille' is used to denote the size or dimensions of an object or person. It can be used in sentences like 'Quelle est votre taille de vêtements?' which translates to 'What is your clothing size?'. Remember, it is pronounced as tɑj in native French.
Example sentences using: taille
Quelle est ta taille?
What is your size?
This expression is often used when someone wants to know the other person's clothing or body size.
La taille n'est pas importante.
Size does not matter.
We can use this phrase to explain that the physical size of something (or someone) is not significant or influential.
Je dois mesurer la taille de ce paquet.
I need to measure the size of this package.
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Il a une taille moyenne.
He is of average height.
Here, 'taille' is referring to a person's height.
Ta taille de pantalon est de trente-deux.
Your pants size is thirty-two.
In this sentence, 'taille' refers to the waist measurement used for pant sizes.
Elle a une belle taille.
She has a beautiful waistline.
'Taille' here is used to describe a person's waistline.
La taille des enfants grandit rapidement.
Children's sizes grow quickly.
This sentence discusses how children physically grow and develop at fast rates.
Jai eu du mal à trouver ma taille.
I had trouble finding my size.
This sentence is often used in the context of shopping, particularly when someone has difficulty finding their clothing size.
Il est de taille moyenne avec des cheveux bruns.
He is of average size with brown hair.
This sentence is a direct description of a person including their height ('taille') and hair color.
Je pense que la taille est trop grande.
I think the size is too big.
'Taille' is used here to refer to the size of an object and the speaker thinks it's larger than necessary.