carte aux trésors
The English phrase "treasure map" is translated into French as carte aux trésors.
The term refers to a map on which the location of a treasure is marked.
Meaning: map on which is marked the location of a treasure (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of carte (map), aux (a contraction of à les, meaning "to the" or "with the") and trésors (treasures). Literally, it means "map with treasures".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "treasure maps", you only change the word carte to cartes. The aux trésors part remains the same, resulting in des cartes aux trésors.
Did you know?
- The term carte can also mean a 'menu' in a restaurant, so a waiter might hand you a carte that has nothing to do with navigation or treasure.
- In French culture, the concept of the carte aux trésors is heavily linked to the 'chasse au trésor' (treasure hunt), a popular activity for children's birthday parties in France.
- French uses the plural trésors in carte aux trésors even if the map leads to only one single chest of gold.
Examples in context
- J'ai trouvé une vieille carte aux trésors.I found an old treasure map.
- Cette carte aux trésors est très mystérieuse.This treasure map is very mysterious.
- L'enfant dessine une carte aux trésors.The child is drawing a treasure map.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are playing in the garden.
- ManonRegarde, Hugo, j'ai une carte aux trésors !Look, Hugo, I have a treasure map!
- HugoOù est le trésor caché ?Where is the hidden treasure?
- ManonIl est sous le grand chêne.It is under the big oak tree.
- HugoAllons chercher l'or vite !Let's go find the gold quickly!
