Les enfants sont très excités à l'idée de faire du ski
The kids are very excited about skiing
Language note: 'À l'idée de' calls for an excited anticipation.
Culture note: Winter sports are popular and a common family activity in France.
Context: You share that the children are excited about skiing.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Les
[le]
The
Specific articles plural.
Les chiens sont bruyants.
The dogs are noisy.
enfants
[ɑ̃.fɑ̃]
children
Boys or girls, especially in relation to parents.
Les enfants sont curieux.
The children are curious.
sont
[sɔ̃]
are
Third person plural for 'être'; indicating existence or presence.
Ils sont à l'école.
They are at school.
très
[tʁɛ]
very
Used for emphasis or intensification.
Il est très tard.
It's very late.
excités
[ɛk.si.te]
excited
Very enthusiastic and eager.
Elle était excité pour le concert.
She was excited for the concert.
à
[a]
at
Used to show the situation something happens.
À l'idée d'aller à la plage, il a souri.
At the idea of going to the beach, he smiled.
l'
[li.de]
the
Used before a vowel sound for singular nouns.
L'événement avait lieu en ville.
The event took place in town.
idée
[i.de]
idea
A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
L'idée est de partir tôt.
The idea is to leave early.
de
[də]
of
Indicates belonging or connection.
C'est l'idée de ma sœur.
It's my sister's idea.
faire
[fɛʁ]
to do
Refers to performing an action or activity.
Nous aimerions faire du camping.
We would like to do camping.
du
[dy]
some
Indicates an unspecified amount or number.
Voulez-vous du café ?
Do you want some coffee?
ski
[ski]
skiing
The sport or pastime of sliding downhill on skis.
Faire du ski est amusant.
Skiing is fun.
Phrase Parts
Les enfants sont très excités
À l'idée de faire du ski
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