taille-bordure
The French word for trimmer is taille-bordure.
taille-bordure refers to a device used for trimming. This is related to the verb tailler, which means to trim and can be applied to many contexts, such as using a tool to trim a moustache (mustache).
Meaning: trimming device (noun)
Did you know?
- The word taille refers not only to the act of trimming but is also the standard French word for a person's 'waist' or 'height'.
- Beyond gardening, tailler is the technical term used for the precise act of cutting a diamond.
- Because tailler is so versatile, the French use it for things English speakers describe as 'pruning' plants and 'sharpening' pencils.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'une tondeuse à cheveux professionnelle.I need a professional hair trimmer.
- Il a utilisé sa tondeuse à barbe pour se faire une belle coupe.He used his beard trimmer to give himself a nice haircut.
- J'ai acheté un nouveau taille-bordure.I bought a new trimmer.
- Le taille-bordure est dans le garage.The trimmer is in the garage.
- Est-ce que ce taille-bordure fonctionne bien ?Does this trimmer work well?
Example conversation
In the garden, Nathan is working on the hedges.
- ManonNathan, tu as besoin de mon taille-bordure ?Nathan, do you need my trimmer?
- NathanOui, s'il te plaît, Manon.Yes, please, Manon.
- ManonLe tien est cassé ?Is yours broken?
- NathanNon, mais il n'est pas chargé.No, but it is not charged.
