Shirley Temple
The phrase Shirley Temple is said as Shirley Temple in French.
Did you know?
- Because temple also refers to the side of the human head in French, calling the drink by name could jokingly imply a blow to the face.
- While the name honors an American child star, the French word temple creates a linguistic irony by pointing toward a place of worship.
- In French cafes, a Shirley Temple is often referred to simply as a cocktail sans alcool or a mocktail if the specific name is not on the menu.
Examples in context
- L'actrice américaine Shirley Temple est mondialement connue.The American actress Shirley Temple is world-known.
- Je voudrais un Shirley Temple, s'il vous plaît.I would like a Shirley Temple, please.
- Est-ce qu'il reste du Shirley Temple ?Is there any Shirley Temple left?
- Un Shirley Temple est un cocktail sans alcool.A Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic cocktail.
Example conversation
At a cafe, a young woman orders a drink.
- ChloéPour moi, je prendrai un Shirley Temple.For me, I'll have a Shirley Temple.
- GabrielTrès bien, Chloé. Un Shirley Temple, c'est noté.Very well, Chloé. One Shirley Temple, noted.
- ChloéMerci beaucoup, Gabriel.Thank you very much, Gabriel.
- GabrielJe vous apporte ça tout de suite.I'll bring that to you right away.
