tête /tˈɛt/ · noun · CEFR A0. French translation of "head".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Éducation et Langue

Source term
head
Translation
tête
CEFR Level
A0
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "tête". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form tête
Likely article la
Likely gender feminine
Regular/likely plural têtes
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la tête
Examples
C'est la tête.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Éducation et Langue.

Example Sentences

Ta tête a l'air bien.

English: Your head looks good.

A1 · Education and Language

J'ai mal à la tête aujourd'hui.

English: My head hurts today.

A0 · bodyHealth

Elle a une petite tête.

English: She has a small head.

A0 · bodyHealth

Il met son chapeau sur sa tête.

English: He puts the hat on his head.

A0 · bodyHealth

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