Nov 30, 2006 10:52
17 yrs ago
English term
Arse clenching
May offend
English to French
Other
Slang
" The arse clenching moment my whole year has been geared towards".
Merci !
Merci !
Proposed translations
(French)
| 3 +1 | serrer le cul |
Tony M
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| 4 +2 | serrer les fesses |
Odette Grille (X)
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| 1 | moment inconfortable/déplaisant |
alexandre kounde (X)
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Change log
Nov 30, 2006 11:43: avsie (X) changed "Field (specific)" from "Idioms / Maxims / Sayings" to "Slang"
Nov 30, 2006 11:47: Florence Bremond changed "May Offend" from "Not Checked" to "Checked"
Proposed translations
+1
16 mins
English term (edited):
arse-clenching
Selected
serrer le cul
"le moment de serrer le cul..."
I don't think the usage is precisely equivalent in FR, however; in EN, it is referring to "tightening one's anal sphincter" in order to contain any tendency to "bricking" during periods of fear or other strong emotion.
I'm not quite sure the sense is used the same way in FR — at least, it hasn't been when it's been said to me!
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Note added at 22 mins (2006-11-30 11:15:29 GMT)
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I believe 'cul' has approximately the same 'vulgarity strength' in FR as 'arse' in EN.
I don't think the usage is precisely equivalent in FR, however; in EN, it is referring to "tightening one's anal sphincter" in order to contain any tendency to "bricking" during periods of fear or other strong emotion.
I'm not quite sure the sense is used the same way in FR — at least, it hasn't been when it's been said to me!
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Note added at 22 mins (2006-11-30 11:15:29 GMT)
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I believe 'cul' has approximately the same 'vulgarity strength' in FR as 'arse' in EN.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Alanna Wilson-Duff
: gotta go with dusty here, if you lose the vulgarity you lose your tone and your audience
19 mins
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Thanks, Alanna! Exactly my point!
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| neutral |
Sandra C.
: close to the original, but I personally don't recall hearing this expression, but rather "serrer les fesses", which is also familiar.
4 hrs
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Thanks, Sandra! Well, you probably move in 'nicer' circles than I, since I've definitely heard this used quite a bit... ;-)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Yeah, I agree with both of you. I think I'll go with that ! Thanks !"
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19 mins
serrer les fesses
Expression imagée, mais de là à en être offensé...
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Manon J. Caron
: de garder les fesses serrées
1 hr
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| agree |
Sandra C.
: oui
4 hrs
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30 mins
moment inconfortable/déplaisant
En essayant de l'adapter au contexte.
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Note added at 47 mins (2006-11-30 11:40:14 GMT)
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moment emmerdant...
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Note added at 47 mins (2006-11-30 11:40:14 GMT)
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moment emmerdant...
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Tony M
: Not nearly strong enough; like calling a 'tornado' a 'stiff breeze'!
17 mins
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I guess I'll have to agree this time.
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Discussion