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version

English translation of version

version

In French, 'version' is used in much the same way it is used in English - to refer to a particular form or variant of something. For example, it can be used to refer to the French 'version' of a movie originally made in another language, or to a new 'version' of a software application. It is a common word and is used across a variety of contexts.


Example sentences using: version

C'est la version française du film.

English translation of C'est la version française du film.

This is the French version of the movie.

In this instance, 'version' is used to denote a film that has been dubbed or subtitled in French from its original language.

J'ai lu la version anglaise de ce livre.

English translation of J'ai lu la version anglaise de ce livre.

I read the English version of this book.

This sentence uses 'version' to refer to a translation of a book from its original language into English.

La version courte de l'histoire est qu'il est parti.

English translation of La version courte de l'histoire est qu'il est parti.

The short version of the story is that he left.

In this context, 'version' refers to a summary or a less detailed account of a narrative.

Version imprimée ou version numérique ?

English translation of Version imprimée ou version numérique ?

Printed version or digital version?

This sentence uses 'version' to differentiate between physical copies and digital copies of a certain item, which can be a book, a document, a music album, among others.

Cette version de l'application est plus rapide.

English translation of Cette version de l'application est plus rapide.

This version of the app is faster.

In this context, 'version' is used to denote an updated or an improved iteration of an application/software.

La version intégrale du film dure trois heures.

English translation of La version intégrale du film dure trois heures.

The full version of the movie lasts three hours.

Here, the word 'version' refers to the entire, unabridged film, which contrasts with potential cuts or condensed versions of the film.

J'utilise la version payante du logiciel.

English translation of J'utilise la version payante du logiciel.

I use the paid version of the software.

In this sentence, the word 'version' indicates a particular form of the software that requires payment for access to additional features or services.

Cette version du poème a été modifiée pour les enfants.

English translation of Cette version du poème a été modifiée pour les enfants.

This version of the poem has been modified for children.

In this context, 'version' refers to an adaptation of a poem that has been made more suited or accessible for a younger audience.

Je travaille sur une nouvelle version de mon livre.

English translation of Je travaille sur une nouvelle version de mon livre.

I'm working on a new version of my book.

This sentence denotes that the speaker is in the process of updating or revising their book, creating a new version.

Cette version de la chanson est mieux que l'originale.

English translation of Cette version de la chanson est mieux que l'originale.

This version of the song is better than the original.

Here, the speaker is comparing different versions of the same song. The word 'version' is used to refer to different renditions or adaptations of a piece of music.

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