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It means 'watch out for the water'. In French medieval times, they used chamber pots to urinate or defecate in the bedrooms. When full they would throw the contents out of the window calling 'Gardez l'eau' to fore-warn passers-by. In English this was corrupted to Gardy-loo, whence we get the word loo for a toilet.
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When was Léopold Leau born?
Léopold Leau was born in 1868.
When did Léopold Leau die?
Léopold Leau died in 1943.
What is the population of Raon-lès-Leau?
Raon-lès-Leau's population is 27.
What is the area of Raon-lès-Leau?
The area of Raon-lès-Leau is 1,310,000.0 square meters.
How do you sepll water in french?
de 'leau - water
What actors and actresses appeared in Gardez le sourire - 1933?
The cast of Gardez le sourire - 1933 includes: Annabella as Marie Jo Ferny Marcel Vibert as Le commissaire
What is 'Gardez le sourire mes amis stupides' when translated from French to English?
"Keep smiling, my stupid friends!" is an English equivalent of the French phrase Gardez le sourire, mes amis stupides! The pronunciation of the present imperative phrase -- which translates literally as "Hold onto the smile, my stupid friends!" with friends being an all-male group or mixed females and males -- will be "gar-dey luh soo-reer me-za-mee styoo-peed" in French.
Quel animal trempe ses aliments dans leau avant de les manger?
LION
You keep in touch. in french?
Vous gardez le contact, Tu restes en contact
How do you say keep your hands to yourself in French?
Gardez vos mains, ne touche pas
What is the Greek meaning for the word Light?
ΦΩΣ φώς (phos) E.g. 'photography' = light-writing.
What language is loo for bathroom?
The term "loo" for bathroom is primarily used in British English. It is a colloquial term that originated in England and is commonly used in the UK and some other English-speaking countries. The exact origin of the word is unclear, but it is often thought to derive from the French phrase "gardez l'eau," meaning "watch out for the water," which was a warning when waste was disposed of from windows.
