site/sit/
noun · A2 · Frequency 1605
nounmasculine
Meanings
site, place
Refers to a specific geographical location or place, commonly used in general contexts.
archaeological site, ruins
Refers to a location of historical or archaeological significance, such as ancient ruins.
website
Refers to a collection of web pages on the internet, commonly used in modern IT contexts.
Examples
Le site de production se trouve près de la gare.
The production site is near the train station.
Les ouvriers ont sécurisé le site avant le début des travaux.
The workers secured the site before the work began.
Le guide nous a expliqué l'histoire de ce site antique.
The guide explained the history of this ancient archaeological site to us.
Collocations
- un site archéologiquean archaeological site
- un site interneta website
Common mistakes
un site
le site
In French, when referring to a specific place, 'site' usually requires the definite article.
un site internet
un site web
In modern IT contexts, 'site web' is more commonly used than 'site internet'.
Related words
synonymlieuplace
nounmasculine
Meanings
site, place
Refers to a specific geographical location or place, commonly used in general contexts.
archaeological site, ruins
Refers to a location of historical or archaeological significance, such as ancient ruins.
website
Refers to a collection of web pages on the internet, commonly used in modern IT contexts.
Examples
Les sites industriels de la région sont reliés par une nouvelle ligne de bus.
The region's industrial sites are connected by a new bus line.
Les visiteurs peuvent consulter la liste des sites ouverts au public.
Visitors can consult the list of sites open to the public.
Les archéologues étudient plusieurs sites romains près de la rivière.
The archaeologists are studying several Roman archaeological sites near the river.
Collocations
- un site archéologiquean archaeological site
- un site interneta website
Common mistakes
un site
le site
In French, when referring to a specific place, 'site' usually requires the definite article.
un site internet
un site web
In modern IT contexts, 'site web' is more commonly used than 'site internet'.
Related words
synonymlieuplace