patins à glace /patˈɛ̃zaɡlˈas/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "ice skates".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: patins à glace
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: ice skates
  • IPA: /patˈɛ̃zaɡlˈas/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Image:Photo of patins à glace (French)

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Example Sentences

  • Elle a mis ses patins à glace et est montée sur la patinoire. English: She put on her ice skates and went onto the rink.
  • Les patins à glace sont nécessaires pour jouer au hockey sur glace. English: You need ice skates to play ice hockey.
  • Il a acheté de nouveaux patins à glace pour la saison d'hiver. English: He bought new ice skates for winter.

When and How to Use "patins à glace"

Use "patins à glace" when you want to talk about "ice skates" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "patins à glace" mean in French?

"patins à glace" is the French word for "ice skates".

What CEFR level is "patins à glace"?

"patins à glace" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "patins à glace"?

"patins à glace" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "patins à glace" in a sentence?

Elle a mis ses patins à glace et est montée sur la patinoire.

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