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Here, some contributors ask questions about translations of French words and phrases. Other contributors answer with the range of possible answers in English. Translation is not always direct, literal, or obvious from French into English!

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How do you pronounce the French phrase 'eau d'Hadrien'?

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"O da-drya" is a way to pronounce the French phrase eau d'Hadrien. The descriptive phrase most famously references a Tuscany landscape-inspired perfume by Annick Goutal. It translates literally as "water of Hadrian" in English.

A raised mond of land?

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A raised mound of land is typically called a hill or a plateau, depending on its size and shape. Hills are smaller elevated areas, while plateaus are larger flat-topped elevated regions. Both can be formed through geological processes such as tectonic uplift or volcanic activity.

What does jai mean in all languages?

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"Jai" does not have a consistent or universal meaning across all languages. In Hindi, it can mean victory or success. In Thai, it can mean heart or mind. In French, it can be a masculine given name.

What does quel dique mean?

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"Quel dique" does not have a recognized meaning in English or in other languages. It could be a misspelling or a phrase in a specific dialect or slang that is not widely known.

What is 'Je ne peux rien dire' when translated from French to English?

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"I can't say anything..." is an English equivalent of the incomplete French phrase Je ne peux rien dire... . The declarative statement also translates as "I can say nothing" in English. The pronunciation will be "zuhn puh rya deer" in French.

What does dans sac il y a mean in French?

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"Dans sac il y a" in French means "In the bag there is." It is a phrase used to indicate the presence of something inside a bag or container.

What is 'Vous êtes française' when translated from French to English?

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'Vous êtes française' translates to 'You are French' in English.

What is Luh?

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"Luh" is a slang term that is often used to show affection or endearment, similar to "love" or "babe." It is commonly used in informal settings like text messages or social media.

What is 'J'habite sur la rue' when translated from French to English?

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"I live on the street" is an English equivalent of the French phrase J'habite sur la rue. The declaration most commonly occurs in a conversation that continues to give the street's name or in a discussion that involves a domiciled individual who spends a lot of time outside or a homeless person. The pronunciation will be "zha-beet syoor la ryoo" in French.

What does quel and quelle mean in french?

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"Quel" is a masculine form of "which" or "what" in French, used before masculine singular nouns. "Quelle" is a feminine form of "which" or "what" in French, used before feminine singular nouns.

What French words start with the letter 'y'?

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Native French words typically do not begin with the letter "y." The above-mentioned letter often indicates foreign or loan origins. Loan and native words whose spelling starts with the letter "y" mix on the following list:

  • y ("here" or "there" as an adverb; "[the letter] y" or "Y-chromosome" as a noun);
  • yacht, yack ("yak"), yaourt or yoghourt("yogurt"), yaourtière("yogurt-maker"), yatagan (Ottoman Turkish knife);
  • ("yeah"), yé-yé (1960s pop-singer or teen-aged fan), yèble ("danewort"), Yémen, Yéménite, yeomans("yeomanry"), yéti ("abominable snowman"), yeuse ("holm oak"), yeux("eyes");
  • ylang(Philippine perfume tree);
  • yo-yo, yoga, yogi ("yoga practitioner"), yohimbe(yohimbe-tree), yohimbine (yohimbine alkaloid), yole ("skiff"), yougoslave("Yugoslavian"), Yougoslavie("Yugoslavia"), youpi ("Hurray!"), yourte("yurt"), youyou("dinghy");
  • ypérite(mustard gas"), ypréau ("white poplar"), Ypres;
  • ysopet(Medieval fable-book);
  • ytterbium, yttrium;
  • yucca, yuppie;
  • Yvain, Yve, Yves, Yvette, Yvonne.

What does filleu mean in french?

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"Filleu" in French typically refers to the godson or goddaughter of a person. It is also used to describe a male cousin on the paternal side.

What is 'Tu es de quelle nationalité' when translated from French to English?

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"What nationality are you?" is an English equivalent of the French phrase Tu es de quelle nationalité? The question serves as a friendly, informal way of expressing literally in English "You are of which nationality?" The pronunciation will be "tyoo ey duh kel na-syo-na-lee-tey" in French.

Is 'une école' a masculine phrase in French?

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No, une école is not a masculine phrase in French. The feminine singular cardinal number/indefinite article and noun translate literally into English as "a school" or "one school" according to context. The pronunciation will be "yoo-ney-kol" in French.

What does un garcon mean in frech?

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"Un garçon" in French means "a boy" in English.

What does Mon trios mean?

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"Mon trios" is not a common phrase in English. It could be a misspelling or a combination of two French words, "mon" meaning "my" and "trios" which could potentially refer to a trio of something. Without further context, it's difficult to provide a specific meaning.

What does Vooley vous vous jajaja mean in French?

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"Vooley vous vous jajaja" is a nonsensical phrase and does not have any specific meaning in French. It appears to be a made-up or nonsensical expression.

What does Qu'est-ce que tu portes à l'école?

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Je porte un uniforme scolaire composé d'une chemise blanche, d'un pantalon noir et de chaussures fermées. J'apporte également mon sac à dos pour mes affaires.

What is 'conjoints précédents préciser les noms' when translated from French to English?

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"Previous spouses: specify the names" is an English equivalent of the French phrase conjoints précédents: préciser les noms. The above-mentioned formal phrasing may appear on legal documents and in public records. The pronunciation will be "ko-zhweh prey-sey-daw prey-see-zey ley no" in French.

What does je peux parler avec vous mean?

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It means "I can speak with you" in French.

Quel est le pays le moins habite du monde?

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Le pays le moins peuplé du monde est le Vatican. En tant qu'État souverain et plus petite nation du monde, il a une population résidente très faible, principalement composée de membres du clergé et de personnel de service.

What does porte mean in Mexican?

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"Porte" in Mexican Spanish typically refers to someone's demeanor, attitude, or way of carrying themselves. It can also be used to describe someone's style or swagger.

What is 'Quel est le pays le plus pauvre d'Afrique' when translated from French to English?

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Quel est le pays le plus pauvre d'Afrique? in French is "Which is the poorest country in Africa?" in English.

What does sapere est iucundum mean?

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"Sapere est iucundum" is a Latin phrase that means "knowing is delightful" or "to know is pleasant." It highlights the value and joy that comes from learning and acquiring knowledge.

What is 'se souvenir' when translated from French to English?

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"Se souvenir" in French translates to "to remember" or "to recall" in English.