sac un dix bonheur
The phrase "bag one ten happiness" in French is expressed as sac un dix bonheur.
For expressing that something is available in abundance or plenty, French speakers use the phrase à gogo. If you wish to describe something as being packed or stuffed, the word bourré is used.
Did you know?
- While sac is the modern word for 'bag', its origins trace back through Latin and Ancient Greek to a Semitic root.
- In French, the concept of 'happiness' bonheur is linguistically tied to the idea of chance or fortune, unlike English where 'happiness' is more closely linked to an emotional state.
- The French word dix is a direct descendant of the Latin word decem, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'decimal'.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are shopping together.
- ManonRegarde ce sac un dix bonheur !Look at this bag one ten happiness!
- LucasIl est très beau, Manon.It is very beautiful, Manon.
- ManonJe vais acheter le sac un dix bonheur.I am going to buy the bag one ten happiness.
- LucasC'est un bon choix, Manon.That is a good choice, Manon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonheur, dix, sac, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
