Carapuce
The English name Squirtle is translated as Carapuce in French.
When do people say it?
In the French localization of Pokémon, the character Squirtle is named Carapuce.
Did you know?
- The name Carapuce is a clever portmanteau of carapace, meaning 'shell', and puce, which means 'flea'.
- In French, using the word puce can sometimes be an affectionate way to describe something very small, adding a layer of 'cuteness' to the name.
- The word puce is also a specific color name in French, referring to a brownish-pink shade.
Examples in context
- Hé, regarde mon Squirtle! N'est-il pas adorable?Hey, look at my Squirtle! Isn't he adorable?
- J'adore mon Carapuce.I love my Squirtle.
- Le Carapuce est très mignon.The Squirtle is very cute.
- Tu as un Carapuce ?Do you have a Squirtle?
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a Pokémon trading card game.
- NathanRegarde, j'ai trouvé un Carapuce !Look, I found a Squirtle!
- ManonOh, il est super, Nathan.Oh, it is great, Nathan.
- NathanEst-ce que tu veux le Carapuce ?Do you want the Squirtle?
- ManonNon merci, je préfère Dracaufeu.No thanks, I prefer Charizard.
