Showing posts with label Translating French. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Translating French. Show all posts

Thursday, January 1, 2009

10 French Things You Need to Know

Many of the best mysteries, SALs, and tutorials are on French blogs (at least in my opinion). So I thought I would provide some French word translations than may help you navigate the blogs.

Words to Look For:
brode = embroider
broderie = embroidery
pointe de croix = cross stitch
clique: click
ici: here
(click here = clique ici)
(clique sur la image = click on the picture)
lien = link
telechargement = download
gratuite: free
grille = chart
pas-a-pas = step by step

Ten more things:
abecdedaire = sampler or primer
bourse = a particular kind of purse or bag that gathers at the top
biscornu = basically slang now, biscornu is an adjective that means quirky, twisted, weird.
A more complete term for the thing is “coussin (cushion) or coussinet (little cushion) biscornu.”
It's an adjective, so there is no plural.
boites = box
cartonnage = cardboard, or a generic carrier or envelope
etui = case (or kit), typically small
marquoir = marker, sampler
panier = basket
serviettes = towels
toile and tissue = fabric

Here are some more translations