Improve your French listening skills with this clip from the Transfert (1.22 71) podcast. Can you hear everything? Some words that stood out to me: “telle” and “sidérant”. Set your level and fill in the blanks with what you hear!
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Mais il a imposé à ses parents, qui étaient bon sont qui étaient vieux, je sais j’n, euh qu’il aimait une femme et que et bon il allait l’accepter. Telle qualité ! c’est absol— Je trouve ça sidérant.
But he imposed on his parents, who were old, I know j’n, uh that he loved a woman and that he was going to accept her. Such quality! it’s absol- I find it staggering.
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What does “telle” mean?
In the phrase “Telle qualité !”, “telle” translates to “such” in English. The phrase means “Such quality!”
Usage and Interpretation
- “Telle” is a demonstrative adjective used here to emphasize the extent or degree of a quality.
- It serves to express admiration or surprise at the level of quality being discussed.
Examples
- “Telle qualité dans son travail est rare.” (Such quality in his work is rare.)
- “Telle performance !” (Such a performance!)
Context
- This phrase can be used in various contexts where one is impressed or pleasantly surprised by the quality or standard of something.
- It’s a way to praise or highlight the exceptional nature of a quality, skill, performance, or attribute.
As opposed to “tellement”
In French, “telle” and “tellement” are used differently based on what they modify:
- Telle: When modifying a noun, “telle” is used. It means “such” in English and is used to emphasize the type or kind of the noun it precedes. It’s a demonstrative adjective.
- Example: “Telle décision” (Such a decision), “Telle opportunité” (Such an opportunity).
- Tellement: When modifying an adjective or an adverb, “tellement” is used. It translates to “so much” or “so” in English and is used to emphasize the degree or extent of something. It’s an adverb.
- Example: “Il est tellement gentil” (He is so kind), “Il fait tellement chaud” (It’s so hot).
So, “telle” is used for direct emphasis on nouns, while “tellement” is used to intensify adjectives or adverbs.
Summary
In “Telle qualité !”, “telle” means “such,” used to emphasize and express admiration for the degree of quality. The phrase is a way of acknowledging or praising an outstanding level of quality in various contexts.
What does “sidérant” mean?
“Sidérant” translates to “stunning” or “astonishing” in English.
Usage and Interpretation
- The term is used to describe something that is incredibly impressive, surprising, or causes great astonishment.
- It often conveys a sense of shock or amazement, usually in a positive context.
Examples
- “Un paysage sidérant.” (A stunning landscape.)
- “Sa performance était sidérante.” (His performance was astonishing.)
Context
- “Sidérant” is typically used in contexts where something exceeds normal expectations and evokes a strong sense of wonder or admiration.
- It can be applied to a wide range of scenarios, from natural beauty and artistic performances to extraordinary achievements.
Summary
“Sidérant” means “stunning” or “astonishing” in French. It’s used to describe things that are impressively beautiful or amazing, evoking a sense of awe and admiration. The term is versatile and can be used in various contexts to express a high degree of amazement or surprise.
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Improve your French listening skills with this clip from the Transfert (1.22 71) podcast. Can you hear everything? Some words that stood out to me: “telle” and “sidérant”. Set your level and fill in the blanks with what you hear!
