Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
half-wood
French translation:
début d'érection
Added to glossary by
Anne-Sophie Cardinal
Jun 25, 2013 09:58
11 yrs ago
English term
half-wood
English to French
Other
Slang
Needs to be not too vulgar (FR Quebec)
CONTEXT:
I am translating SUBTITLES for a stand-up comedy show with audience. The comedian makes jokes and when he gets on stage, the audience stands up in an ovation. He makes a joke about how everyone stood up, even that guy who has a "half-wood" / half-boner. He says he is brave to stand up, in that state.
NOTE:
>> Needs to be for CANADIAN FRENCH, suitable for a generic audience in a comedy show
>> Needs to remain somewhat decent, not too vulgar (if possible)
PHRASE:
"You stood up,
you got like a half-wood, dude."
I hope this helps in providing context!
Thank you for your help,
I am translating SUBTITLES for a stand-up comedy show with audience. The comedian makes jokes and when he gets on stage, the audience stands up in an ovation. He makes a joke about how everyone stood up, even that guy who has a "half-wood" / half-boner. He says he is brave to stand up, in that state.
NOTE:
>> Needs to be for CANADIAN FRENCH, suitable for a generic audience in a comedy show
>> Needs to remain somewhat decent, not too vulgar (if possible)
PHRASE:
"You stood up,
you got like a half-wood, dude."
I hope this helps in providing context!
Thank you for your help,
Proposed translations
(French)
4 +2 | début d'érection | Cyril B. |
4 | demi-érection | FX Fraipont (X) |
4 | à moitié la... | Sandra Mouton |
4 | semi-molle | Chahine Yalla |
2 | demi-molle | Tony M |
Change log
Jun 30, 2013 08:00: Anne-Sophie Cardinal changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/682792">Anne-Sophie Cardinal's</a> old entry - "half-wood"" to ""début d\'érection""
Proposed translations
+2
17 mins
Selected
début d'érection
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Note added at 25 mins (2013-06-25 10:23:45 GMT)
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ou 'début de bandaison'
...Ca marche au Québec
http://rapgenius.com/Rap-contenders-filigrann-vs-eff-gee-lyr...
http://www.naturisme-pommerie.com/nouvelles/et-si-jamais-je-...
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ou 'début de bandaison'
...Ca marche au Québec
http://rapgenius.com/Rap-contenders-filigrann-vs-eff-gee-lyr...
http://www.naturisme-pommerie.com/nouvelles/et-si-jamais-je-...
Peer comment(s):
agree |
GILLES MEUNIER
: En france, c'est ce qu'on dirait. Après pour le Québec...
1 min
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Merci Gilou
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agree |
Bertrand Leduc
1 hr
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Merci Bertrand
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neutral |
Tony M
: Surely this it too... medical? 'wood' is much more colloquial, and something of a euphemism. / Ah yes, your afterthought! You should post it as a completely fresh answer ;-)
19 hrs
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What's the problem with 'bandaison'? Say it with a FR-CA accent and you'll see it's funny :)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Seems to be the most commonly used in FR-CA.
Thank you!"
10 mins
demi-érection
"Urban Dictionary: half wood
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=half wood
1. half wood. A state of semi erection of the penis. When Sean showed Colson his penis, he had a half wood. buy half wood mugs & shirts · penis erection boner ..."
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=half wood
1. half wood. A state of semi erection of the penis. When Sean showed Colson his penis, he had a half wood. buy half wood mugs & shirts · penis erection boner ..."
Peer comment(s):
neutral |
Tony M
: I'd really like one of those T-shirts... or better still, a mug ;-)
4 hrs
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49 mins
à moitié la...
En formulant différemment, pour garder le registre :
you got like a half-wood, dude
t'as à moitié la [insert chosen term for "erection" here ;-)], vieux.
Ça vous permet d'éviter les formulations en "demi" qui ne me semblent pas hyper-percutantes pour un sketch comique.
J'imagine que cette tournure fonctionne pour le Québec aussi, même si je ne peux pas en juger.
you got like a half-wood, dude
t'as à moitié la [insert chosen term for "erection" here ;-)], vieux.
Ça vous permet d'éviter les formulations en "demi" qui ne me semblent pas hyper-percutantes pour un sketch comique.
J'imagine que cette tournure fonctionne pour le Québec aussi, même si je ne peux pas en juger.
11 mins
demi-molle
I don't know if this wood work for Canada, but I've heard it used here in France.
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Note added at 4 hrs (2013-06-25 14:48:31 GMT)
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Sadly, this rather...ahem... colourful dictionary of slang seems to attribute it uniquel to l'Hexagone:
http://www.laparlure.com/p/201/
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Note added at 4 hrs (2013-06-25 14:48:31 GMT)
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Sadly, this rather...ahem... colourful dictionary of slang seems to attribute it uniquel to l'Hexagone:
http://www.laparlure.com/p/201/
Peer comment(s):
neutral |
Sarah Mathrick
: Yes, I was thinking along the same lines with "mi-molle"! Pun intended with "wood"?/ Only neutral because I can't confirm for Canada either!
1 min
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Thanks, Sarah! Yup ;-)
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neutral |
Odile Raymond
: mild slang... OK for France!
4 hrs
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Merci, Odile ! Yes, I think the register corresponds well.
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neutral |
Marion Feildel (X)
: wood work would not work :) aïe un bémol.
12 hrs
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Merci, Marion !
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neutral |
Premium✍️
: N'importe quoi... Pas pour cet organe :0
13 hrs
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Oh but yes! This is an expression I hear ALL the time in everyday use by real French people in just this context; I didn't make it up ;-)
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11 hrs
semi-molle
en français de France, une semi-molle, ça a un côté un peu folklorique...
à voir si c'est connu au Canada
à voir si c'est connu au Canada
Discussion
Anne-Sophie
http://www.thefanclub.com/comment/paris-sg/5960152
http://www.jeuxvideo.com/forums/1-51-26726742-1-0-1-0-j-ai-l...