How to Say ‘Simple’ in French
De simple
duh sahm-pl
[duh sahm-pl]
💬 Usage Tip: After [quelque chose], French usually uses [de] before an adjective: [quelque chose de simple], [quelque chose de plus léger]. English does not do this, so it is worth noticing.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
of / something ...
After 'quelque chose', 'de' introduces the adjective, as in 'something simple'.
Nous cherchons de simple et efficace pour le groupe.
We are looking for something simple and effective for the group.
simple
[sahm-pl]
simple
Describes something uncomplicated, easy, or not elaborate.
Un repas simple convient souvent mieux à un grand groupe.
A simple meal often suits a large group better.
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