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They

ðeɪ

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Ils / Elles, On, Ceux-ci / Celles-ci, Les gens

Significations de They en français

Le mot "they" est un pronom personnel en anglais, utilisé principalement pour désigner un groupe de personnes ou des individus dont le genre n'est pas spécifié. Il est couramment utilisé dans des contextes informels et formels.

Utilisation :

Désignation de groupes : "They" est utilisé pour parler de plusieurs personnes. Par exemple :
- "They are going to the concert." (Ils vont au concert.)
Genre neutre : "They" est également utilisé comme pronom neutre pour une personne dont le genre est inconnu ou pour une personne qui s'identifie comme non binaire. Par exemple :
- "Alex said they would come to the party." (Alex a dit qu'ils viendraient à la fête.)
Référence à des objets ou des concepts : Parfois, "they" peut désigner des objets ou des idées au pluriel. Par exemple :
- "The books are on the table; they are new." (Les livres sont sur la table ; ils sont neufs.)

Phrases et expressions courantes :

"They say..." (Ils disent...) : utilisé pour rapporter une opinion ou une rumeur.
"They don't know..." (Ils ne savent pas...) : utilisé pour exprimer l'ignorance d'un groupe.

Contexte d'utilisation :

"They" est utilisé dans des contextes variés, tant informels que formels, ce qui le rend polyvalent. Il est courant dans les conversations quotidiennes, les écrits académiques et professionnels.

Erreurs courantes :

Utiliser "they" au singulier avec un verbe au pluriel : "They is..." est incorrect. La forme correcte est "They are...".
Confondre "they" avec "them" : "They" est le sujet, tandis que "them" est l'objet. Par exemple, "I saw them" (Je les ai vus) est correct, alors que "I saw they" est incorrect.

Mots connexes :

Synonymes : "them" (pour l'objet), "those" (pour désigner des objets ou des personnes spécifiques).
Antonymes : "he" (il), "she" (elle) lorsqu'il s'agit de désigner des genres spécifiques.

Nuances de prononciation :

"They" se prononce /ðeɪ/, avec un son "th" doux. Il est important de ne pas le confondre avec "the" /ðə/ ou /ði/, qui a une prononciation différente selon le contexte.

Grammaire et étymologie :

"They" est le pronom de troisième personne du pluriel en anglais. Il provient de l'ancien anglais "þā," qui désignait des groupes de personnes. L'utilisation moderne de "they" pour le singulier non genré a gagné en popularité au 21ème siècle, reflétant une évolution vers une langue plus inclusive.

Significations de They en français

Ils / Elles

Exemple:

They are going to the park.

Ils vont au parc.

They have finished their homework.

Elles ont terminé leurs devoirs.

Utilisation: InformalContexte: Used to refer to a group of people or things in general.

Note: Use 'ils' for a mixed or all-male group and 'elles' for an all-female group.

On

Exemple:

They say it's going to rain tomorrow.

On dit qu'il va pleuvoir demain.

They think it’s a good idea.

On pense que c'est une bonne idée.

Utilisation: InformalContexte: Used in a general sense to refer to people or society.

Note: Often used in French to express general opinions or truths. It can replace 'ils' in many contexts.

Ceux-ci / Celles-ci

Exemple:

They need to choose a color.

Ceux-ci doivent choisir une couleur.

They are my friends.

Celles-ci sont mes amies.

Utilisation: Formal/InformalContexte: Used to refer specifically to people or things that have been mentioned or are understood from context.

Note: This usage is less common in direct translation but can be relevant in specific contexts.

Les gens

Exemple:

They love to travel.

Les gens adorent voyager.

They often gather here.

Les gens se rassemblent souvent ici.

Utilisation: InformalContexte: Referring to people in general, often used in discussions about society.

Note: Used when emphasizing the behavior or characteristics of people collectively.

Les synonymes de They

They

Refers to a group of people or things already mentioned or easily identified.

Exemple: They are going to the party.

Note: None

Them

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people or things.

Exemple: I gave them the book.

Note: Them is used as the object form of they.

Those

Refers to a group of people or things that are physically distant from the speaker.

Exemple: Those are my favorite flowers.

Note: Those is used to refer to things that are farther away or more remote in space or time.

People

Refers to a group of individuals as a collective whole.

Exemple: People are watching the game.

Note: People refers to individuals in a general sense, not necessarily a specific group mentioned earlier.

Folks

Informal term referring to a group of people, often with a sense of familiarity or community.

Exemple: The folks next door are very friendly.

Note: Folks is a more casual and friendly term compared to the neutral 'they.'

Expressions et phrases courantes de They

They say

This phrase is used to introduce a commonly held belief or opinion without specifying who exactly holds that belief. It implies a general consensus.

Exemple: They say laughter is the best medicine.

Note: The phrase 'They say' is more vague and general compared to specifying a particular source or person.

They're

A contraction of 'they are'. It is used to indicate that a group of people are in a particular state or doing something.

Exemple: They're coming over for dinner tonight.

Note: The contraction 'they're' is more informal and commonly used in spoken language.

They're onto something

This phrase means that someone is making progress in understanding or discovering something important.

Exemple: I think they're onto something with their new marketing strategy.

Note: The phrase 'They're onto something' implies a sense of discovery or insight that 'They' have.

They're all talk

This idiom describes people who make big promises or claims but never follow through with actions to support them.

Exemple: Don't worry about them, they're all talk and no action.

Note: The idiom 'They're all talk' emphasizes the lack of action despite the words spoken.

They've got their hands full

This idiom means that someone is very busy or has a lot of responsibilities to deal with.

Exemple: With three young kids, they've got their hands full.

Note: The idiom 'They've got their hands full' paints a picture of being overwhelmed or occupied with tasks.

They hit it off

This idiom means that two people quickly and easily establish a good relationship or connection.

Exemple: When they met at the party, they hit it off immediately.

Note: The idiom 'They hit it off' suggests a strong initial connection or rapport between the individuals.

They're in for a surprise

This phrase means that someone is going to experience something unexpected or unwelcome.

Exemple: If they think this project will be easy, they're in for a surprise.

Note: The phrase 'They're in for a surprise' foreshadows a revelation or unexpected turn of events for 'They'.

Expressions courantes (argot) de They

They've

Shortened form of 'they have.' Used to indicate possession or the act of having done something in the past.

Exemple: They've been friends for years.

Note: Casual abbreviation of 'they have' that is often used in spoken language.

They-d

Contraction of 'they would' or 'they had,' depending on the context.

Exemple: They'd better hurry if they want to catch the bus.

Note: Informal contraction that can refer to 'they would' or 'they had.'

They-a

Informal way of saying 'they are.' The addition of '-a' is a colloquial variation.

Exemple: Do you think they-a going to attend the party?

Note: Slang alteration of 'they are' with a playful touch.

Theyd've

Contraction of 'they would have.' Used to express a past hypothetical situation.

Exemple: Theyd've told you if they were coming.

Note: Combined contraction of 'they would have' for a smoother flow in speech.

They's

Shortened form of 'they is.' Used in some dialects or informal speech to indicate present action.

Exemple: They's going to the concert tonight.

Note: Non-standard contraction of 'they is' in informal contexts.

'Em

Informal pronunciation of 'them.' Often used in casual speech or colloquial settings.

Exemple: I'm meeting 'em for lunch later.

Note: Informal and commonly used in spoken language to replace 'them.'

They - Exemples

I saw them at the park.

Je les ai vus au parc.

They love to play soccer.

Ils aiment jouer au football.

They are my friends.

Ce sont mes amis.

I gave them a present for their birthday.

Je leur ai donné un cadeau pour leur anniversaire.

Grammaire de They

They - Pronom (Pronoun) / Pronom personnel (Personal pronoun)

Lemme: they

Conjugaisons

Syllabes, Séparation et Accent

They contient 1 syllabes: they

Transcription phonétique: ˈt͟hā

they , ˈt͟hā (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

They - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.

They: 0 - 100 (Extrêmement Commun).

Cet indice d'importance vous aide à vous concentrer sur les mots les plus utiles lors de votre processus d'apprentissage des langues.

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