French translation of ourselves is 
nous

Meaning of "ourselves" in English

"Ourselves" is a reflexive pronoun used in English for the first-person plural. It refers back to the subject when the subject and object are the same group of people, emphasizing the action or responsibility on the group itself. It is often used to highlight personal involvement, effort, or actions done for one's own benefit. For example, in the sentence "We prepared ourselves for the journey," the term shows the group's involvement in the preparations. It can also serve to highlight personal interest or initiative, as in "We did it ourselves."

Meaning of "nous" in French

"Nous" is a personal pronoun in French that translates to "we" or "us" in English. It is used as the subject pronoun for the first-person plural, referring to a group that includes the speaker. "Nous" is essential for forming sentences where the action is taken by the group. It can also be used in an object role in more formal contexts. In everyday conversation, French speakers might use "on" for informality, though it serves the same grammatical purpose. For instance, "Nous allons au marché" means "We are going to the market."

Pronunciation of "ourselves" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ (aʊərˈsɛlvz) ]

In terms of pronunciation variations, "ourselves" generally retains a consistent form across different English-speaking regions. However, slight variations may occur, such as in the difference between British and American English, with Brits more likely emphasizing the "our" as "ow-er" and Americans as "ar."

Pronunciation of "nous" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ (nu) ]

Pronunciation variations for "nous" are minimal, as it is pronounced relatively uniformly across French-speaking regions. However, regional accents can slightly alter the vowel sound, such as in Quebec or certain parts of Switzerland, where the pronunciation might be a bit nasalized or softened.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. We taught ourselves to play the piano. (Nous nous sommes appris à jouer du piano.)
2. We should trust ourselves more often. (Nous devrions nous faire confiance plus souvent.)
3. Let's find a solution ourselves. (Trouvons-nous une solution nous-mêmes.)
4. We made the decision ourselves. (Nous avons pris la décision nous-mêmes.)
5. We introduced ourselves to the new neighbors. (Nous nous sommes présentés aux nouveaux voisins.)
6. We kept ourselves warm by the fireplace. (Nous nous sommes réchauffés près de la cheminée.)
7. We challenged ourselves to run a marathon. (Nous nous sommes lancés le défi de courir un marathon.)
8. We prepared ourselves for the storm. (Nous nous sommes préparés pour la tempête.)
9. We bought ourselves some new books. (Nous nous sommes acheté de nouveaux livres.)
10. We can only improve by challenging ourselves. (Nous ne pouvons nous améliorer qu'en nous mettant au défi.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "ourselves" in English

Synonyms: myself, yourselves, itself, oneself, himself, herself.

Antonyms: others, someone else, they, them.

Similar Words: self, our, us, we, own.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "nous" in French

Synonyms: on.

Antonyms: eux, elles, vous, lui.

Similar Words: nous-mêmes, notre, nos.

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