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How to Say ‘She's on the dance floor.’ in French

Elle est sur la piste.

el eh sur lah PEEST

[el eh sur lah PEEST]

Phrase Breakdown

Elle est

el eh

she is

These two words link together: 'eh-leh'.

Example

Elle est là-bas.

She's over there.

Words in this phrase

Elle

[el]

She

Subject pronoun for feminine singular.

Example

Elle habite à Paris.

She lives in Paris.

est

[eh]

Third person singular present of be.

Example

C'est important.

It is important.

sur la piste.

sur lah PEEST

on the dance floor.

Gives the location. Pronounce the final 'st' of 'piste' clearly.

Example

On va sur la piste ?

Shall we hit the dance floor?

Words in this phrase

sur

[sur]

Indicates position in relation to a surface.

Example

Nous avançons sur ce chemin en ton absence.

We proceed on this path in your absence.

[lah]

the (feminine singular)

Definite article used before a feminine singular noun.

Example

La réservation est déjà confirmée pour samedi soir.

The reservation is already confirmed for Saturday evening.

piste

[PEEST]

dance floor

'La piste' (de danse) is the dance floor.

Example

Tout le monde danse sur la piste.

Everyone is dancing on the dance floor.

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