Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
faire craquer les baroudeuses
English translation:
to strike the adventurous spirits
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Claire Chapman
Dec 3, 2007 23:40
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faire craquer les baroudeuses
French to English
Marketing
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Ad from France advertising hand bags
Toujours aussi fun et séduisant le contraste du nylon coloré et du cuir irisé un style « glam sport » très actuel qui ne manquera pas de faire craquer les baroudeuses de cet été en quête de liberté et de style.
Toujours aussi fun et séduisant le contraste du nylon coloré et du cuir irisé un style « glam sport » très actuel qui ne manquera pas de faire craquer les baroudeuses de cet été en quête de liberté et de style.
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Dec 12, 2007 16:01: Claire Chapman Created KOG entry
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Claire Chapman
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Works in: French to English, English to French, English
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to strike the adventurous spirits
Well, literally, it is "to strike the adventuresses" but obviously, that translation isn't a good idea. Not only is it hard to say, but the second definition of adventuress is definitely negative. While I read it as "it will not fail to strike this summer's adventurous spirits in search of freedom (or liberty) and style," I actually prefer "it will not fail to bring out this summer's adventurous spirits in search of freedom (or liberty) and style."
baroudeur
nm
* (=aventurier) adventurer
(=combattant) fighter
http://dictionary.reverso.net/french-english/baroudeuse
ad•ven•tur•er n.
1. One that seeks adventure.
2. A soldier of fortune.
3. A heavy speculator in stocks, business, or trade.
4. One that attempts to gain wealth and social position by unscrupulous means.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=adventurer
adventuress : a female adventurer ; esp : a woman who seeks position or livelihood by questionable means (Webster’s)
• Quel(le) baroudeur ou baroudeuse êtes-vous ?
Bien-être : Sport
Des hauteurs du Kilimandjaro aux plages de Palavas, l’aventure est partout. Encore faut-il savoir la saisir au vol... Avez-vous l’âme d’un vrai explorateur ou d’un baroudeur en pantoufles ?
http://www.psychonet.fr/Tests/172/quelle-baroudeur-ou-baroud...
our South American cruise provides access to routes once sailed by the world’s most adventurous explorers. Cruising through Cape Horn offers you a glimpse of beautiful rock cliffs and impressive icebergs that bring out your adventurous spirit.
http://www.destinationoceans.com/Guides/South-America.cfm
This year, take in the spectacular fall color show in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire from a new perspective guaranteed to bring out the adventurous spirit in you.
http://www.lakesregion.org/media/new/fall06.html
The subject of gambling is a topic that seems to strike the adventurous spirit in all of us that cries out for that one big win.
http://www.thecasinonet.com/read_article.php?site=Online Cas...
The story of an iron jawed skipper who sailed the seven seas will strike the adventurous spirit of every person.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~arscott/newsf.htm
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You're welcome, Laura, and thank you! :-)
baroudeur
nm
* (=aventurier) adventurer
(=combattant) fighter
http://dictionary.reverso.net/french-english/baroudeuse
ad•ven•tur•er n.
1. One that seeks adventure.
2. A soldier of fortune.
3. A heavy speculator in stocks, business, or trade.
4. One that attempts to gain wealth and social position by unscrupulous means.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=adventurer
adventuress : a female adventurer ; esp : a woman who seeks position or livelihood by questionable means (Webster’s)
• Quel(le) baroudeur ou baroudeuse êtes-vous ?
Bien-être : Sport
Des hauteurs du Kilimandjaro aux plages de Palavas, l’aventure est partout. Encore faut-il savoir la saisir au vol... Avez-vous l’âme d’un vrai explorateur ou d’un baroudeur en pantoufles ?
http://www.psychonet.fr/Tests/172/quelle-baroudeur-ou-baroud...
our South American cruise provides access to routes once sailed by the world’s most adventurous explorers. Cruising through Cape Horn offers you a glimpse of beautiful rock cliffs and impressive icebergs that bring out your adventurous spirit.
http://www.destinationoceans.com/Guides/South-America.cfm
This year, take in the spectacular fall color show in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire from a new perspective guaranteed to bring out the adventurous spirit in you.
http://www.lakesregion.org/media/new/fall06.html
The subject of gambling is a topic that seems to strike the adventurous spirit in all of us that cries out for that one big win.
http://www.thecasinonet.com/read_article.php?site=Online Cas...
The story of an iron jawed skipper who sailed the seven seas will strike the adventurous spirit of every person.
http://www.rootsweb.com/~arscott/newsf.htm
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You're welcome, Laura, and thank you! :-)
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Well, this was not an easy one to pick! A lot of good suggestions, but I liked 'adventurous spirits' best. Thanks!"
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will really send summer girls
faire craquer = irresistable; "it sends me", "can't say no to"
baradeuses = wanderers, travelers, summer girls on the move
probably too ambiguous, but maybe it'll give someone an idea
baradeuses = wanderers, travelers, summer girls on the move
probably too ambiguous, but maybe it'll give someone an idea
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Bourth (X)
: have globetrotters' tongues lolling out
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Marcelo Gonçalves
1 day 20 hrs
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2 hrs
will definitely seduce women this year during their summer adventures
Hello,
faire le baroud (here) = to go on adventures (originally had something to do with wanting to be in combat)
baroudeuse = woman who goes on adventures
faire craquer = to be irresistible to
Women won't be able to resist getting one of these handbags.
I hope this helps.
faire le baroud (here) = to go on adventures (originally had something to do with wanting to be in combat)
baroudeuse = woman who goes on adventures
faire craquer = to be irresistible to
Women won't be able to resist getting one of these handbags.
I hope this helps.
8 hrs
will be irresistible to women with a taste for adventure
I find "adventurous women" to be a bit ambiguous in a questionable way in English... In fact, the biggest problem starts with the French text "quest for freedom *and* style," a Paris Hilton type of freedom and style, no doubt. Everything so gimmicky and stupid.
9 hrs
jean-jacques alexandre
France
France
Native in French
Works in field
France
never lost in translation
Native in: French 
Works in: English to French, French to English
send the globetrotter head over heels this summer
globetrotter / heel : humour
Peer comment(s):
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David Vaughn
: I think the choice of baroudeuse was specifically to stay ambiguous - it can mean also knocking around your home town
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indeed!!
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10 hrs
Jonathan MacKerron
Native in English
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
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knock the socks of those homegirls
so shoot me
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Note added at 10 hrs (2007-12-04 09:50:50 GMT)
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will knock the socks off homegirls this summer
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Note added at 10 hrs (2007-12-04 09:50:50 GMT)
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will knock the socks off homegirls this summer
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