How to Say ‘Circles are soft and clear.’ in French
Les cercles sont doux et clairs.
lay sehrkl sohn doo ay klair
[lay sehrkl sohn doo ay klair]
Phrase Breakdown
Les cercles
lay sehrkl
The circles
Definite plural noun phrase referring to circles already known in context.
Les cercles sont ici.
The circles are here.
Words in this phrase
Les
[lay]
the
A plural definite article used before plural nouns.
Les cercles sont doux et clairs dans cette affiche.
The circles are soft and clear in this poster.
cercles
[sehrkl]
circles
A plural noun meaning round shapes.
Les cercles sont doux et clairs sur le graphique.
The circles are soft and clear on the chart.
Sont doux
sohn doo
are soft / gentle
Sont is the present tense of être; doux describes a soft, gentle visual or sensory effect.
Les couleurs sont douces.
The colors are soft.
Words in this phrase
sont
[sohn]
are
The third-person plural present form of être.
Les cercles sont doux et clairs pour le lecteur.
The circles are soft and clear for the reader.
doux
[doo]
soft
A plural adjective describing a gentle or smooth visual impression.
Les cercles sont doux et clairs dans ce design.
The circles are soft and clear in this design.
Et clairs
ay klair
and clear / bright
Adds a second quality: clairs can mean clear, bright, or visually easy to see.
Les couleurs sont douces et claires.
The colors are soft and clear.
Words in this phrase
et
[ay]
and
A conjunction linking two descriptive words or ideas.
Les cercles sont doux et clairs à l'écran.
The circles are soft and clear on the screen.
clairs
[klair]
clear / light
A plural adjective meaning visually clear or light in tone.
Les cercles sont doux et clairs dans la présentation.
The circles are soft and clear in the presentation.
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