Les étoiles sont visibles dans l'espace.
English: The stars are visible in space.
espace /ɛspˈas/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "space".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- space
- Translation
- espace
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "l'" for "espace". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | espace |
|---|---|
| Likely article | l' |
| Likely gender | elided article |
| Regular/likely plural | espaces |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + l'espace
- Examples
- C'est l'espace.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Nous avons besoin de plus d'espace dans la pièce.
English: We need more space in the room.
Elle a laissé un peu d'espace entre les cadres sur le mur.
English: She left some space between the pictures on the wall.
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