How to Say ‘They're giving out melon slices.’ in French
C'est Poponne qui fait goûter ses melons aux clients.
se eh poh-pohn kee feh goo-teh say muh-lon oh klee-ah
[se eh poh-pohn kee feh goo-teh say muh-lon oh klee-ah]
Phrase Breakdown
C'est Poponne
se eh poh-pohn
Words in this phrase
C'
[se]
It
Used as a subject to indicate time, weather, condition, or identity.
C'est un bon film.
It is a good movie.
est
[eh]
is
Third person singular of 'to be', indicating existence or identity.
C'est une surprise.
It is a surprise.
Poponne
[poh-pohn]
Poponne
A proper name, likely referencing an individual character or entity in a given context.
Poponne est chef.
Poponne is a chef.
Qui fait goûter ses melons
kee feh goo-teh say muh-lon
Words in this phrase
qui
[kee]
who
Used to question or refer to a specific person.
Qui est cet homme?
Who is that man?
fait
[feh]
makes
To cause to exist or come about.
Elle fait des gâteaux.
She makes cakes.
goûter
[goo-teh]
taste
Experience the flavor, typically with a small sample.
Elle fait goûter le plat.
She lets people taste the dish.
ses
[say]
his/her
Indicates possession or belonging to a person or animal previously mentioned.
Ses idées sont originales.
His/her ideas are original.
melons
[muh-lon]
melons
An edible, often sweet fruit with a thick rind.
Les melons du jardin sont délicieux.
The garden melons are delicious.
Aux clients.
oh klee-ah
Words in this phrase
aux
[oh]
to the
Used to indicate direction or relationship towards or with someone or something.
Elle donne des cadeaux aux enfants.
She gives gifts to the children.
clients
[klee-ah]
clients
People who are receiving a service or goods in exchange for payment.
Les clients apprécient le service.
The clients appreciate the service.
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