current
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. actuel
The current situation demands immediate action from the government.La situation actuelle exige une action immédiate de la part du gouvernement.
a. courant
Current theories suggest the opposite of what you just said.Les théories courantes suggèrent le contraire de ce que vous venez de dire.
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. le courant
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
The ocean currents are too strong for swimming today.Les courants océaniques sont trop forts pour nager aujourd'hui.
a. le courant
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
These cables are durable enough to handle high-voltage currents.Ces câbles sont suffisamment durables pour supporter des courants à haute tension.
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