When you're discussing national symbols or talking about different countries, the word drapeau will come in handy. It's a straightforward word for 'flag'. You'll often hear it in contexts like 'le drapeau français' (the French flag) or 'lever le drapeau' (to raise the flag).
It's a masculine noun, so remember to use 'le' or 'un' with it. Knowing this word helps you describe visual elements related to identity and events, making your French more descriptive and precise.
When you're discussing national symbols or even something as simple as a decorative banner, drapeau is the word you'll need. It's a masculine noun, so remember to say 'le drapeau' or 'un drapeau'.
It can refer to a country's flag, a team's banner, or even a flag used in sailing to signal. While typically a piece of fabric, it can sometimes be used metaphorically, such as 'lever le drapeau blanc' meaning to surrender, literally 'to raise the white flag'. So, whether you're talking about patriotism or just a design on cloth, drapeau is your go-to term.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Le drapeau français est bleu, blanc, rouge.
The French flag is blue, white, red.
Simple present tense. Common adjective placement after the noun.
Chaque pays a son propre drapeau distinctif.
Each country has its own distinctive flag.
Possessive adjective 'son propre' (its own) with 'drapeau'.
Le vent fait flotter le drapeau au-dessus de la mairie.
The wind makes the flag float above the town hall.
Verb 'faire' + infinitive 'flotter' (to make something float).
Ils ont levé le drapeau pour célébrer la victoire.
They raised the flag to celebrate the victory.
Passé composé with 'avoir' for 'lever' (to raise).
Un drapeau blanc est un symbole de paix ou de reddition.
A white flag is a symbol of peace or surrender.
Indefinite article 'un' (a/an) before 'drapeau'.
Nous avons vu des drapeaux de toutes les couleurs pendant le défilé.
We saw flags of all colors during the parade.
Partitive article 'des' (some) and 'de toutes les couleurs' (of all colors).
L'ancien drapeau de cette nation était très différent de l'actuel.
The old flag of this nation was very different from the current one.
Imparfait tense for description in the past. Adjective 'ancien' (old) preceding the noun.
Certains pays ont des drapeaux avec des motifs très complexes.
Some countries have flags with very complex patterns.
Indefinite pronoun 'certains' (some) and 'des motifs' (some patterns).
व्याकरण पैटर्न
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Voici le drapeau [country/region].
Voici le drapeau français. (Here is the French flag.)
Le drapeau est [color].
Le drapeau est bleu, blanc et rouge. (The flag is blue, white and red.)
J'aime le drapeau de [country/region].
J'aime le drapeau de la France. (I like the flag of France.)
Le drapeau de [country/region] est [adjective].
Le drapeau du Canada est rouge et blanc. (The flag of Canada is red and white.)
Nous avons un drapeau [color] dans notre jardin.
Nous avons un drapeau bleu dans notre jardin. (We have a blue flag in our garden.)
Le drapeau flotte au vent.
Le drapeau flotte au vent. (The flag is flying in the wind.)
Chaque pays a son propre drapeau.
Chaque pays a son propre drapeau. (Every country has its own flag.)
Le drapeau symbolise [concept].
Le drapeau symbolise la liberté. (The flag symbolizes freedom.)
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Listen for the colors of the French flag.
Listen for what the speaker likes.
Listen for where the flag is located.
Read this aloud:
Le drapeau est grand.
Focus: drapeau, grand
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Read this aloud:
C'est un beau drapeau.
Focus: beau, drapeau
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Read this aloud:
Quel est votre drapeau préféré ?
Focus: quel, drapeau, préféré
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence describes a flag flying proudly in the wind, with 'drapeau' as the subject.
This sentence states that each nation has its own unique flag, using 'drapeau' to refer to this national symbol.
This sentence describes the action of raising a flag as a symbol of victory, using 'drapeau' in this context.
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action
A1An action; the fact or process of doing something.
adolescent
A2Teenager, adolescent.
adulte
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agression
B2Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; an attack.
appartenir
A2To be the property or responsibility of someone; to be a part of.
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A2An army; an organized military force equipped for fighting on land.
association
A2An association; an organized group of people with a common interest.
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A2To construct or build something.
brave
A2Ready to face danger or pain; courageous.
célébration
A2Celebration, festive event.
