French Conversation · Level 50
74 words
French word
pluriel
Pronunciation
IPA/plyʁjɛl/
Meaning
- adjectivemultiple
Example
Ils ont des idées plurielles.
They have multiple ideas.
More examples
Ces pronoms sont pluriels.
These pronouns are plural.
Core concept
A single label stretching across several people, objects, or viewpoints.
Common phrases
nom pluriel
plural noun
pronoms pluriels
plural pronouns
Similar words
nombreux: Existing in large numbers.
multiple: Having several parts or examples.
divers: Including different kinds or qualities.
varié: Containing elements or details that differ.
Definition in French
Qui indique qu'un nom ou un groupe se rapporte à plusieurs éléments.
Word origin
French pluriel comes from Latin pluralis, formed from plures, meaning "more" or "several," and denotes what concerns more than one.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, pluriel agrees in gender and number, giving forms such as plurielle, pluriels, and plurielles.