Bob l'éponge
In French, Spongebob is translated as Bob l'éponge.
This phrase refers to the name of the main character in the popular animated television series.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a literal translation of SpongeBob. It consists of the name Bob followed by the definite article l’ and the noun éponge, which means sponge.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name uses the elided definite article l’ because the noun éponge begins with a vowel.
Did you know?
- French speakers use the word bob to describe a specific type of wide-brimmed bucket hat, which has no etymological connection to the character.
- The name Bob entered the French language during the First World War to describe light infantrymen.
- While the English name is a compound word, the French Bob l'éponge uses a structure similar to historical nicknames, like Louis le Grand.
Examples in context
- Sami aime Bob l'Éponge.Sami likes Spongebob.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone likes Bob l'éponge.Tatoeba #12317819 by menaud, translation #7208645 by OsoHombre
- Sami est fan de Bob l'Éponge.Sami is a SpongeBob fan.This sentence is useful for stating that someone is a fan of Bob l'éponge.Tatoeba #12317823 by menaud, translation #6809574 by OsoHombre
- Bob l'Éponge et Patrick sont amis.SpongeBob and Patrick are friends.This sentence is useful for describing the friendship between Bob l'éponge and Patrick.Tatoeba #12317814 by menaud, translation #477180 by menaud
- Avez-vous regardé l'épisode de SpongeBob hier soir?Did you watch the SpongeBob episode last night?
- J'adore Bob l'Éponge, c'est tellement drôle!I love SpongeBob, it's so funny!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a cartoon on the sofa.
- ChloéTu regardes Bob l'éponge ?Are you watching SpongeBob?
- GabrielOui, j'adore ce dessin animé.Yes, I love this cartoon.
- ChloéIl est vraiment drôle, non ?He is really funny, isn't he?
- GabrielOui, il est très rigolo.Yes, he is very funny.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bob, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
