Les collègues sont gentils
The colleagues are nice
Language note: In French, adjectives agree with the noun in number and gender ('gentils' is plural).
Culture note: Work culture in France places a strong emphasis on camaraderie and good relations among colleagues.
Context: You also mention that your colleagues at work are nice.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Les
[lay]
The
Definite article used before plural nouns.
Les collègues sont toujours gentils.
The colleagues are always kind.
collègues
[koh-lehg]
colleagues
People with whom one works in a professional setting.
Les collègues m'ont invité à déjeuner.
The colleagues invited me to lunch.
sont
[sohn]
are
Present form of 'to be' for plural subjects.
Ils sont à l'heure.
They are on time.
gentils
[zhon-tee]
nice
Pleasant and agreeable.
Mes collègues sont très gentils.
My colleagues are very nice.
Phrase Parts
Les collègues
Sont gentils
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