Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
little wax cups
French translation:
petits gobelets en carton/jetables
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Julie Foltz
Oct 11, 2021 15:58
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English term
little wax cups
English to French
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
"I remember the really good salted pretzels, and the little wax cups of Medix orange juice."
This is extracted from a two-pages remembrance of his First New-York from the actor Danny De Vito.
I am wondering how to say it properly in French.
This is extracted from a two-pages remembrance of his First New-York from the actor Danny De Vito.
I am wondering how to say it properly in French.
Proposed translations
(French)
5 | petits gobelets en carton/jetables | Samuel Clarisse |
3 | petits gobelets cirés | Sarah Triboulet-L'Heureux |
Proposed translations
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petits gobelets en carton/jetables
"wax" n'est pas traduisible dans le sens de "cire/cirage" ici.
Il s'agit de gobelets en carton classiques.
Il s'agit de gobelets en carton classiques.
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Comment: "Thanks. I think this translation is the more suitable in French."
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petits gobelets cirés
I am just not sure about adding the "ciré" adjective as it sounds odd in French: "les petits gobelets cirés à jus d'orange"... Would it constitute an omission though if not added?
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