知英懂法学外语:英语里的法语词汇(二十六)
英语词汇中有28%是来自法语,所以大家会发现英语和法语里经常会出现长得很像,甚至是长得一模一样的单词和表达,这一系列的文章就给大家介绍一些英语里的法语单词,对大家学习英语和法语都很有帮助哦!
英语里的法语词汇(二十六)
succès d’estime 只受到行家的赏识
a "success of esteem" [critical success], sometimes used pejoratively
Système D 脱身的妙计
resourcefulness, or ability to work around the system; from débrouillard, one with the knack of making do. A typical phrase using this concept would translate directly to "Thanks to System D, I managed to fix this cupboard without the missing part."
tableau 黑板,公告栏
chalkboard. The meaning is broader in French : all type of board (chalkboard, whiteboard, notice board...). Refers also to a painting (see tableau vivant, below) or a table (chart).
tableau vivant 由活人扮演的静态画面
literally "living picture", the term describes a striking group of suitably costumed actors or artist's models, carefully posed and often theatrically lit.
tant mieux 太好了
so much the better.
tant pis 算了,活该,倒霉
"too bad," "oh well, that's tough".
tête-à-tête 单独会面,密探
"head to head"; an intimate get-together or private conversation between two people.
toilette 厕所
the process of dressing or grooming. Also refers in French, when plural ("les toilettes"), to the toilet room.
tour de force 力气活;壮举
"feat of strength" : a masterly or brilliant stroke, creation, effect, or accomplishment.
tout de suite 立刻
lit. everything (else) follows; "at once", "immediately" (per Oxford English Dictionary).
très beau 非常美
very beautiful
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