How to Say ‘The children are very excited’ in French
Les enfants sont très excités
💬 Usage Tip: The adjective 'excité' can mean excited but also aroused; context is key!
🇫🇷 In France: French children take naturally to skiing, a family-friendly activity often introduced early.
Phrase Breakdown
Les enfants
The children
Refers to young people in a group.
Les enfants jouent dehors.
The children are playing outside.
sont
are
The third person plural form of 'to be' in present.
Ils sont heureux.
They are happy.
très
very
An adverb used to emphasize or enhance.
Très intéressant!
Very interesting!
excités
excited
Describes someone feeling enthusiasm or eagerness.
Ils sont excités pour la fête.
They are excited for the party.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Les
[lay]
The
Specific articles plural.
Les livres sont sur la table.
The books are on the table.
enfants
[ahn-fanh]
children
Boys or girls, especially in relation to parents.
Les enfants jouent au parc.
The children are playing in the park.
sont
[sohn]
are
Third person plural for 'être'; indicating existence or presence.
Ils sont en cours.
They are in class.
très
[treh]
very
Used for emphasis or intensification.
Ils sont très contents.
They are very happy.
excités
[ehk-see-tay]
excited
Very enthusiastic and eager.
Les enfants sont excités pour la fête.
The children are excited for the party.
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