super glue
In French, super glue is super glue.
The term describes a strong adhesive used to bond surfaces together quickly. When you want to express the action of using glue or sticking something, use the verb coller.
Which one should you use?
The standard French term for this type of adhesive is la colle forte. Additionally, la colle instantanée is frequently used on product packaging to describe super glue.
Did you know?
- The term colle is also a common French school slang term for a detention or a difficult oral examination.
- The word super in super glue comes from Latin, making it a doublet of the native French word sur meaning 'above' or 'over'.
- In a professional setting, a technician might refer to it as la colle cyanoacrylate, which is the specific chemical name for the substance.
Examples in context
- Excusez-moi, savez-vous où je peux trouver de la colle forte ?Excuse me, do you know where I can find some super glue?
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are fixing a broken ceramic vase.
- LéaGabriel, on a de la super glue ?Gabriel, do we have any super glue?
- GabrielOui, c'est dans le tiroir du garage.Yes, it is in the garage drawer.
- LéaParfait, je vais en mettre un peu.Perfect, I'm going to put a bit on.
- GabrielFais attention à tes doigts, Léa !Watch your fingers, Léa!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries super, CC BY-SA 4.0.
