le jouet
toy
C'est un objet avec lequel les enfants s'amusent.
Jouet
Meaning:
In French, "jouet" means toy in English. It is a noun used to refer to objects that children play with for entertainment and amusement.
Parts of the word:
"Jouet" comes from the verb "jouer," which means "to play." The suffix "-et" often denotes a diminutive or something related to the root word, so "jouet" essentially refers to something related to playing, i.e., a plaything.
Synonyms:
- Objet de jeu (play object)
- Gadget (can sometimes mean a small toy or device)
- Amusement (entertainment, though more abstract)
Antonyms:
There isn’t a direct antonym, but in concept:
- Sérieux (seriousness, the opposite of play)
- Outil (tool, something used for work rather than play)
Additional usage:
- Sometimes "jouet" can be metaphorical, meaning a person or entity used and manipulated by others (“il est leur jouet” = "he is their toy").
In summary, "jouet" is a child’s toy or plaything, directly connected to the idea of play and entertainment.
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Examples
Je vois un joli jouet.noun
I see a pretty toy.
Les enfants rangent leurs jouets dans la boîte.noun
The children put their toys in the box.
Le bébé joue avec son jouet.noun
The baby is playing with his toy.
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