enfant de la lune
The English phrase moon child is translated into French as enfant de la lune.
The phrase enfant de la lune is used poetically or metaphorically to describe a person who is perceived as dreamy, ethereal or emotionally sensitive. It can also refer to someone born under the zodiac sign of Cancer.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a literal translation of 'child of the moon'. The word enfant means child, de la means of the and lune means moon.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, moon children, you add an 's' to the first word to get enfants de la lune.
Did you know?
- The word enfant comes from the Latin 'infans', which literally means 'unable to speak'.
- In French culture, describing someone as à la lune (to the moon) means they are absent-minded or daydreaming.
- While enfant de la lune is poetic, French speakers use the word lunatique to describe someone with unpredictable mood swings.
Examples in context
- Elle est un enfant de la luneShe is a Moon Child
- Tu es vraiment un enfant de la luneYou truly are a Moon Child
- Dans cette série de romans, le personnage principal est un enfant de la lune qui possède des pouvoirs surnaturels.In this series of novels, the main character is a Moon Child who possesses supernatural powers.
- Les personnes nées sous le signe du Cancer sont souvent considérées comme des enfants nés sous la lune .People born under the zodiac sign of Cancer are often considered children born under the moon.
- Je suis une enfant lunaire qui adore se promener la nuit et admirer les étoiles.I am a Moon Child who loves strolling at night and admiring the stars.
- Mon meilleur ami est un enfant de la lune plein de créativité et de mystère.My best friend is a Moon Child full of creativity and mystery.
- Elle est une véritable enfant de la lune.She is a true moon child.
- Cet enfant de la lune adore la nuit.This moon child loves the night.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about astrology.
- EmmaQuel est ton signe astrologique, Nathan ?What is your zodiac sign, Nathan?
- NathanJe suis Cancer, je suis un enfant de la lune.I am a Cancer, I am a moon child.
- EmmaC'est pour ça que tu es si rêveur.That's why you are such a dreamer.
- NathanC'est tout à fait vrai !That is completely true!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, enfant, la, lune, CC BY-SA 4.0.
