Horrid Henry
Horrid Henry is the name of a children's book series and television show about a naughty boy in French.
Which one should you use?
Horrid Henry is the standard name used for the franchise, while Henry la Terreur is an informal translation.
Did you know?
- In French, the word used for the title, terreur, can function as a term of endearment for a high-energy child, unlike the more strictly negative English 'horrid'.
- While the books are available in French, the main character's name Henry is kept in its English spelling rather than being changed to the French Henri.
- While 'horrid' is the English descriptor, the French title 'Henry la Terreur' uses a noun meaning 'The Terror' to capture the character's personality. This shifts the focus from an adjective describing Henry to a title describing the chaos he causes.
Examples in context
- As-tu déjà lu les aventures de Henry l'Atroce ?Have you ever read the adventures of Horrid Henry?
- Henry l'Atroce est un personnage attachant malgré ses bêtises.Henry l'Atroce is a lovable character despite his mischief.
- Le livre "Henry l'Atroce et les vacances désastreuses" est très populaire en France.The book "Horrid Henry's Terrible Vacations" is very popular in France.
- Tu connais Henry la Terreur ? C'est un personnage de fiction hilarant !Do you know Henry la Terreur? He is a hilarious fictional character!
- Henry la Terreur fait toujours des bêtises, mais il nous fait rire aussi.Henry la Terreur is always getting into mischief, but he also makes us laugh.
- J'ai regardé un épisode d'Henry la Terreur hier soir et je me suis beaucoup amusé(e) !I watched an episode of Henry la Terreur last night and I had a lot of fun!
- Est-ce que tu regardes Horrid Henry ?Do you watch Horrid Henry?
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about books in a library.
- GabrielJe cherche les livres de Horrid Henry.I am looking for the Horrid Henry books.
- ManonIls sont dans le rayon pour enfants.They are in the children's section.
- GabrielMerci, j'aime beaucoup Horrid Henry.Thanks, I really like Horrid Henry.
- ManonMoi aussi, c'est très drôle.Me too, it is very funny.
