No. 1,275 in French
commandes
"Commandes" in English means "orders" or "commands."
In a sentence
J'ai vérifié les commandes de l'avion avant de décoller.
I checked the aircraft controls before takeoff.
In this sentence, 'commandes' refers to the apparatus or equipment used to control the airplane systems, showcasing a technical usage.
Nous avons reçu beaucoup de commandes en ligne cette semaine.
We received many online orders this week.
Here, 'commandes' denotes orders placed for goods or services, illustrating a commercial usage.
Les commandes vocales simplifient l'utilisation des appareils électroniques.
Voice commands simplify the use of electronic devices.
In this context, 'commandes' refers to instructions given to devices through speech, indicating a functional and technological context.
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