Types (en. Types)

/tip/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A category or model of a certain kind.

There are several types of trees in this park.

Il existe plusieurs types d'arbres dans ce parc.

A classification based on specific characteristics.

The different types of wine vary in taste and color.

Les différents types de vin varient en goût et en couleur.

A way to refer to a model or prototype.

He bought a new type of shoe that is very comfortable.

Il a acheté un nouveau type de chaussures qui est très confortable.

From the Greek 'tupos' meaning 'imprint' or 'model'.

types of vegetables

Varieties of vegetables.

types de légumes

all types

All categories combined.

tous les types

a special type

A distinct or exceptional category.

type à part

type

A model or classifier in the relevant field.

type

typology

The study of types and classifications.

typologie

typical

Representative or characteristic of a type.

typique

A guy, a person.

Look at that guy over there, he is funny.

Regarde ce type là-bas, il est marrant.

A certain kind/type.

It's not my type of music.

C'est pas mon type de musique.

A friend or buddy.

I'm going out tonight with my buddies.

Je sors ce soir avec mes types.