la file→ lineFrench word meaning
"la file" is a A2-level French word meaning "line". Below you can find 12 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
12 stories
Example Sentences
At the Post Office
Beaucoup de gens faisaient la queue.
There were many people waiting in line.
The Mispronunciation
Tom attend dans la file.
Tom waits in line.
Waiting in Line
Il y a une longue file.
There is a long line.
The Queue at the Bank
Il y a une longue file de personnes.
There is a long queue of people.
A Weekend in Paris
Il y avait beaucoup de touristes qui faisaient la queue.
There were many tourists waiting in line.
At the Concert
La file d'attente était très longue.
The line was very long.
The Queue Jumper
Anna avait fini ses courses et attendait dans la file.
Anna had finished her shopping and was waiting in line.
Accidentally Being Rude
Emma a attendu patiemment dans la file.
Emma waited in line patiently.
Returning an Item
Il y avait une courte file d'attente.
There was a short line of people waiting.
At the Border
Elle attendit dans la file derrière trois autres voitures.
She waited in line behind three other cars.
The Theater Play
Il y avait déjà une longue file de personnes attendant d'entrer.
There was already a long line of people waiting to enter.
The Art Gallery
Une longue file de personnes attendait dehors pour entrer.
A long line of people waited outside to enter.
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