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tri

English translation of tri

sort

The French word 'tri' translates to 'sort' in English. In French, it is used the same way as the English version. You can use it when you are sorting out items, data or in general when you want to arrange something in an organized manner.


Example sentences using: tri

Le tri des déchets est très important pour l'environnement.

English translation of Le tri des déchets est très important pour l'environnement.

Waste sorting is very important for the environment.

This sentence is talking about the importance of separating or sorting waste for the environment. 'Tri des déchets' is a common term in French referring to waste sorting, which is a significant practice for environmental conservation.

Le tri des candidatures se fait après l'examen.

English translation of Le tri des candidatures se fait après l'examen.

Selection of the candidates takes place after the examination.

This sentence refers to a process, presumably in a hiring or selection committee, where they categorize or filter candidates after an examination.

La boîte de tri est pleine.

English translation of La boîte de tri est pleine.

The sorting box is full.

In this context, 'La boîte de tri' refers to a specific box used for sorting objects. The sentence is stating that this box is full, perhaps of papers, files or other sorted materials.

C'est ta responsabilité de faire le tri.

English translation of C'est ta responsabilité de faire le tri.

It's your responsibility to sort things out.

This sentence is assigning responsibility to the listener for sorting or organizing something. The 'something' is not specified and depends on the context.

Le tri alphabetique est la méthode la plus courante pour organiser des fichiers.

English translation of Le tri alphabetique est la méthode la plus courante pour organiser des fichiers.

Alphabetical sorting is the most common method for organizing files.

This sentence talks about organizing files using a common method, namely, alphabetical sorting, 'tri alphabetique' in French.

Ce tri permettra de déterminer qui sera retenu pour le poste.

English translation of Ce tri permettra de déterminer qui sera retenu pour le poste.

This sorting will determine who will be selected for the position.

The sentence implies that a sorting or sifting procedure will be used to select the right candidate for a job position.

Un tri sélectif du matériel est nécessaire avant de déménager.

English translation of Un tri sélectif du matériel est nécessaire avant de déménager.

Selective sorting of materials is necessary before moving.

This context implies that a selective categorization or sorting of materials is needed before a move, possibly to avoid taking unnecessary items.

J'ai oublié de faire le tri des couleurs avant de laver mes vêtements.

English translation of J'ai oublié de faire le tri des couleurs avant de laver mes vêtements.

I forgot to sort the colors before washing my clothes.

This sentence is expressing remorse over forgetting an important step before washing clothes, which is sorting them by color to prevent dye transfer.

Le tri de mes documents est devenu une tâche difficile.

English translation of Le tri de mes documents est devenu une tâche difficile.

Sorting out my documents has become a difficult task.

This sentence is expressing that the task of organizing or sorting out documents has become challenging, perhaps due to the volume or complexity of the documents.

Le système de tri est essentiel pour le fonctionnement efficace d'une bibliothèque.

English translation of Le système de tri est essentiel pour le fonctionnement efficace d'une bibliothèque.

The sorting system is essential for the efficient operation of a library.

In this context, 'Le système de tri' refers to the system used for organizing or sorting items in a library, which is said to be key to its efficient operation.

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