Hey there! Today we're looking at the French word triple. It's an adjective, which means it describes a noun. Think of it like the English word 'triple'.
When you say 'triple' in French, you're talking about something that has three parts, or involves three things or people. It's a straightforward word to understand and use!
When you see the French word triple, it's just like the English word "triple."
It means something has three parts, or there are three of something. For example, if a recipe calls for a "triple dose," it means you need three times the amount.
You might also hear it in phrases like "triple champion" meaning someone has won three championships.
So, whenever you encounter triple, think "three"!
§ Understanding 'triple'
The French adjective "triple" directly translates to "triple" or "threefold" in English. It's used when something consists of three parts, involves three people, or represents three times a certain amount. Like many French adjectives, its form can change depending on the noun it modifies, specifically in terms of gender and number. However, "triple" is special: it's invariable, meaning it doesn't change its spelling to agree with the gender or number of the noun. This makes it a bit easier to use!
- Definition
- Consisting of three parts or involving three people/things.
§ Basic Sentence Structure with 'triple'
You'll typically find "triple" placed before the noun it modifies, similar to many other French adjectives that describe quantity or order. Let's look at some examples to get a feel for it.
Il a réalisé un triple saut.
Translation hint: He performed a triple jump. Here, "triple" describes "saut" (jump).
C'est une menace triple.
Translation hint: It's a triple threat. "Triple" modifies "menace" (threat).
§ 'triple' with Quantities and Multiples
"Triple" is very useful when you want to express something being three times a certain amount or having three components. It's often used in more technical or specific contexts, but it can appear in everyday language too.
- To indicate three times the amount:
Ils ont réalisé un profit triple.
Translation hint: They achieved a triple profit (three times the profit).
- To describe something with three layers or components:
C'est un chocolat triple couche.
Translation hint: It's a triple-layer chocolate.
§ Common Phrases and Usage
While "triple" is straightforward, it appears in some common expressions. Knowing these will help you sound more natural.
- Un triple champion/record: A triple champion/record (someone who has won three times or set three records).
Il est le triple champion en titre.
Translation hint: He is the reigning triple champion.
- Une triple alliance: A triple alliance (an agreement between three parties).
Ils ont formé une triple alliance.
Translation hint: They formed a triple alliance.
As you can see, "triple" is a very direct and functional adjective. Its invariability makes it easier to manage than some other French adjectives. Just remember to place it before the noun, and you're good to go!
व्याकरण पैटर्न
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Il y a un triple [nom commun singulier].
Il y a un triple effort. (There is a triple effort.)
C'est un triple [nom commun singulier].
C'est un triple saut. (It's a triple jump.)
Nous avons une triple [nom commun singulier].
Nous avons une triple menace. (We have a triple threat.)
Le [nom commun singulier] est triple.
Le bénéfice est triple. (The profit is triple.)
La [nom commun singulier] a un triple [nom commun singulier].
La médaille a un triple ruban. (The medal has a triple ribbon.)
Ils ont réalisé un triple [nom commun singulier].
Ils ont réalisé un triple exploit. (They achieved a triple feat.)
C'est une triple [nom commun singulier] de [nom commun singulier].
C'est une triple couche de chocolat. (It's a triple layer of chocolate.)
Le programme est triple: [activité 1], [activité 2] et [activité 3].
Le programme est triple: apprendre, pratiquer et réviser. (The program is triple: learn, practice, and review.)
खुद को परखो 18 सवाल
Listen for 'triple' in the context of a drink.
Listen for 'triple' describing a window feature.
Listen for 'triple' describing a type of sandwich.
Read this aloud:
J'ai acheté une triple portion de frites.
Focus: triple
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Read this aloud:
Nous avons une triple alliance.
Focus: triple
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Read this aloud:
C'est un saut triple.
Focus: triple
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Choose the best translation for 'triple menace'.
In English, 'triple threat' is a common idiom meaning a person or thing having three outstanding qualities or abilities. 'Triple menace' in French carries the same meaning.
Which sentence correctly uses 'triple'?
'Triple' is an adjective, so it modifies a noun. 'Nationalité' is a feminine noun, so 'triple' agrees with it. The other options are grammatically incorrect in this context.
What is the opposite of 'simple' when referring to a quantity of something?
While 'double' means two times and 'multiple' means many times, 'triple' specifically means three times, making it a direct counterpoint to 'simple' (one time) in terms of quantity or parts.
The phrase 'un triple effort' means three easy efforts.
'Un triple effort' means a concentrated effort made three times, or an effort that is three times as great as a normal effort, implying more difficulty, not ease.
You can use 'triple' to describe a room that can accommodate three people.
Yes, 'une chambre triple' (a triple room) is a common term in hotels to describe a room for three people.
'Triple' always comes after the noun it modifies.
Like many adjectives in French, 'triple' can sometimes precede the noun, especially when emphasizing the quantity or characteristic, e.g., 'une triple menace' (a triple threat) or 'un triple champion' (a triple champion).
The correct order forms the sentence 'The champion succeeded in his triple feat.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'This is a triple threat to security.'
The correct order forms the sentence 'They obtained a triple partnership agreement.'
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B1On time, punctual.
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B2To tell the truth; to be honest.
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abordable
A2Affordable, reasonably priced; accessible.
accélérateur
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B1Accompanied; having someone or something with you.
achat
A2Purchase, the act of buying something.
activer
B2to activate, to enable
