How to Say ‘These materials’ in French
Ces matériaux
say mah-tay-ree-oh
[say mah-tay-ree-oh]
💬 Usage Tip: Matériaux is the plural of matériau. Tricky word, but very useful for art and design discussions.
🇫🇷 In France: Material choice is central in French art education; people often ask what your materials mean, not only what they do.
Phrase Breakdown
Ces
[say]
these
Demonstrative adjective used to point to specific plural things.
Ces matériaux portent une charge affective importante.
These materials carry an important emotional weight.
matériaux
[mah-tay-ree-oh]
materials
The physical substances or media used to make an artwork, such as paper, fabric, wood, or photos.
Je choisis mes matériaux en fonction de leur mémoire et de leur texture.
I choose my materials according to their memory and texture.
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