French Conversation · Level 119
60 words
French word
trier
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁije/
Meaning
- verbsort
Example
Il faut trier les déchets.
The waste must be sorted.
More examples
Elle doit trier ses photos par date.
She must sort her photos by date.
Core concept
Hands separating a mixed collection into orderly groups according to a chosen feature.
Common phrases
trier par ordre d'importance
sort by importance
trier les fichiers
sort the files
trier les déchets
sort the waste
Similar words
classer: Organizing documents or photos by type or order for storage.
séparer: Dividing mixed items into separate groups.
ranger: Tidying scattered belongings and returning them to their places.
sélectionner: Choosing items that meet specific conditions.
Definition in French
Séparer des objets ou des informations selon leurs caractéristiques pour former des ensembles homogènes.
Word origin
The verb trier is inherited from Old French trier, while tri is the related French noun for the resulting sorting or selection.
Usage tips
- Faire le tri is a common expression for sorting or clearing things out, including possessions, emails, and photos.