tatouage de bas du dos
The English phrase 'tramp stamp' can be translated into French as tatouage de bas du dos.
In French, the term refers to a tattoo located on a woman's lower back.
Meaning: tattoo on a woman's lower back (noun)
Which one should you use?
For a more informal or colloquial way to refer to a 'tramp stamp', you can use Bouée lombaire.
Did you know?
- The informal term Bouée lombaire literally translates to 'lumbar buoy', a playful way of describing the shape of the tattoo.
- While tatouage de bas du dos is the descriptive term, French speakers often use the English term 'tramp stamp' in fashion and pop culture contexts.
- The word dos comes from the Latin 'dorsum', which is also the root of the English word 'dorsal' used to describe a fish fin.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are looking at photos of tattoos.
- ChloéRegarde ce dessin pour mon tatouage de bas du dos.Look at this design for my tramp stamp.
- HugoC'est très joli, Chloé.It's very pretty, Chloé.
- ChloéTu penses que c'est trop grand ?Do you think it's too big?
- HugoNon, la taille est parfaite pour cet endroit.No, the size is perfect for that spot.
