French

The English phrase “royal highness” is translated into French as altesse royale. altesse royale is a form of address.

Lorraine is the French name for a former region in the Grand Est area of France.

The English word ‘rifle’ is translated into French as fusil. fusil is a noun used to describe a firearm with a rifled barrel.

The English phrase “pork ribs” is translated into French as côtes de porc. This phrase refers to the meat cut from the rib area of a pig.

The English phrase “bummer” can be expressed in French as dommage. dommage is used to express that something is a disappointment, a pity or a shame.

In Quebec you can say saoul for drunk, and paqueté is a casual Quebec slang word with the same meaning. The formal word is ivre.

The English phrase patterns is translated into French as motifs.

The French word for dachshund is teckel.

The English phrase ‘do you understand me?’ is translated into French as tu me comprends ?

The English phrase ‘nobody cares’ is translated into French as ça n’intéresse personne.