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French to English
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!
14,102 Questions
What does 'le ciel est bleu' mean in french?
"Le ciel est bleu" in French translates to "the sky is blue" in English.
What does Quel est ton signe du Zodiaque mean in french?
There are some regional differences here.
In American English, it is just "What's your sign".
In British English it is usually "What's your star-sign".
The problem is that the question is not in good French, and it means nothing ...
Je ne crois que ce que je vois?
C'est une approche sceptique qui privilégie l'expérience directe comme critère de véracité. Cependant, il existe des réalités invisibles ou abstraites (comme la pensée) qui ne peuvent pas être vérifiées uniquement par la vue. Il est donc important de rester ouvert à d'autres formes de preuves et de connaissances.
"L'étoile du nord" translates to "the North Star" in English. It is a term used to refer to the brightest star in the northern sky, Polaris, which appears directly above the North Pole. It is known for its stable and consistent position in the sky, making it useful for navigation.
Pourquoi voit-on moins d'étoiles en ville qu'en campagne?
En ville, la pollution lumineuse provenant des éclairages artificiels masque la lumière des étoiles, rendant plus difficile leur observation. En campagne, l'absence de sources lumineuses artificielles permet aux étoiles d'être plus visibles dans le ciel nocturne.
What does this word' phrase mean close observation?
"Close observation" means carefully watching or examining something in detail to gather information or gain insight. It involves being attentive and focused to fully understand and analyze what is being observed.
What does la meteo mean in French?
"La météo" in French means "the weather" in English. It is used to refer to the current or forecasted weather conditions.
What does the french word nouveau mean?
The French word "nouveau" translates to "new" in English. It is commonly used to indicate something that is newly created or introduced.
What is the difference between natural and artificial regeneration of trees?
Natural regeneration refers to the process where trees regrow from natural seed dispersal and germination, without human intervention. Artificial regeneration involves deliberate planting of tree seedlings or direct seeding by humans to establish new tree populations. Both methods have different cost implications and success rates depending on the specific site conditions and tree species.
What does the french phrase Etoile du Nord mean?
"Etoile du Nord" translates to "Star of the North" in English.
What is the meaning of Etes vous dans la lune?
It means: You are in the Moon. It refers to someone daydreaming. Or the English: The lights are on but no body's home.
Have you got your head in the clouds?
What is the name of our galaxy? - réponse: la Voie Lactée
What does the French word les genoux mean?
'les genoux' are the knees in French.
Le genou (masculine noun) has an irregular plural in x: les genoux.
What does niche mean in French?
The French term, une niche (fem. noun): means a doghouse in English.
The related French verb, nicher, applies to birds and, in English, means to nest.
