French Phrase
On a des boîtes de plusieurs tailles.
Meaning
The sentence means "We have boxes of several sizes." It emphasizes the variety of sizes available rather than a single size.
When to use
Use this phrase when describing inventory, offering options to a customer, or simply stating that you possess items that come in multiple dimensions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Onadesboîtesdeplusieurstailles
On (impersonal pronoun)
In everyday French, "on" often means "we" and is used instead of "nous" for a more casual tone.
a (avoir, 3rd person singular)
The verb "avoir" conjugated as "a" matches the singular subject "on".
des (indefinite plural article)
Used before plural nouns when the exact number is not specified.
de after a noun
When a noun is followed by a complement indicating type, size, or material, "de" is used (e.g., "boîtes de tailles").
plusieurs (quantifier)
"Plusieurs" always takes a plural noun and means "several" or "multiple".
🗨In Conversation
Quelles boîtes avez‑vous ?
What boxes do you have?
On a des boîtes de plusieurs tailles.
We have boxes of several sizes.
✕Common Mistakes
On a des boîtes plusieurs tailles.
Missing the preposition "de" that links the noun to its size description.
On est des boîtes de plusieurs tailles.
"être" cannot be used here; you need the verb "avoir" to express possession.
Nous avons des boîtes de plusieurs tailles.
Grammatically correct but sounds overly formal for casual conversation; "on" is more natural.
↔Alternatives
Nous avons des boîtes de différentes tailles.
We have boxes of different sizes.
Il y a des boîtes de plusieurs tailles.
There are boxes of several sizes.
Des boîtes de tailles variées sont disponibles.
Boxes of varied sizes are available.
Cultural Tip
In French, "on" is the go‑to pronoun for informal "we" and is preferred in spoken language, especially in retail or service contexts. Using "nous" sounds more formal or written.