Romeo and Juliet — Page 2

English → Fr ACT I Level 9/10

Me they shall feel while I am able to stand: and 'tis known I am a pretty piece of flesh.

Ils me sentiront tant que je pourrai me tenir debout : et l'on sait que je suis un beau morceau de chair.

GREGORY.

GRÉGOIRE.

'Tis well thou art not fish; if thou hadst, thou hadst been poor John.

Il est heureux que tu ne sois pas du poisson ; si tu l'étais, tu serais du mauvais merlu.

Draw thy tool; here comes of the house of Montagues.

Tire ton outil ; voici des gens de la maison des Montaigu.

Enter Abram and Balthasar.

Entrent Abram et Balthasar.

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

My naked weapon is out: quarrel, I will back thee.

Mon arme est nue et dégainée : cherche querelle, je te soutiendrai.

GREGORY.

GRÉGOIRE.

How? Turn thy back and run?

Comment ? Tourner le dos et fuir ?

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

Fear me not.

Ne crains pas pour moi.

GREGORY.

GRÉGOIRE.

No, marry; I fear thee!

Non, vraiment ; c'est toi que je crains !

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

Let us take the law of our sides; let them begin.

Faisons en sorte que la loi soit de notre côté ; laissons-les commencer.

GREGORY.

GRÉGOIRE.

I will frown as I pass by, and let them take it as they list.

Je vais les regarder de travers en passant, et qu'ils le prennent comme ils voudront.

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

Nay, as they dare. I will bite my thumb at them, which is disgrace to them if they bear it.

Non, comme ils oseront. Je vais leur faire la nique, ce qui est une honte pour eux s'ils le supportent.

ABRAM.

Do you bite your thumb at us, sir?

Vous nous faites la nique, monsieur ?

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

I do bite my thumb, sir.

Je fais la nique, monsieur.

ABRAM.

Do you bite your thumb at us, sir?

Vous nous faites la nique, monsieur ?

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

Is the law of our side if I say ay?

La loi est-elle de notre côté si je dis oui ?

GREGORY.

GRÉGOIRE.

No.

Non.

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

No sir, I do not bite my thumb at you, sir; but I bite my thumb, sir.

Non, monsieur, je ne vous fais pas la nique, monsieur ; mais je fais la nique, monsieur.

GREGORY.

GRÉGOIRE.

Do you quarrel, sir?

Cherchez-vous querelle, monsieur ?

ABRAM.

Quarrel, sir? No, sir.

Querelle, monsieur ? Non, monsieur.

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

But if you do, sir, I am for you. I serve as good a man as you.

Mais si vous en cherchez, monsieur, je suis à vous. Je sers un aussi bon maître que le vôtre.

ABRAM.

No better.

Pas meilleur.

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

Well, sir.

Fort bien, monsieur.

Enter Benvolio.

Entre Benvolio.

GREGORY.

GRÉGOIRE.

Say better; here comes one of my master's kinsmen.

Dites meilleur ; voici venir un des parents de mon maître.

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

Yes, better, sir.

Oui, meilleur, monsieur.

ABRAM.

You lie.

Vous mentez.

SAMPSON.

SAMSON.

Draw, if you be men. Gregory, remember thy washing blow.

Dégainez, si vous êtes des hommes. Grégoire, souviens-toi de ton coup de maître.

[_They fight._]

[_Ils se battent._]

BENVOLIO.

Vocabulary

Ils: Third person plural masculine subject pronoun, meaning 'they'.
me: First person singular object pronoun, meaning 'me'.
sentiront: Future tense of 'sentir'; they will smell or sense.
tant: Adverb meaning 'so much' or 'as long as'.
que: Conjunction or relative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'than'.
je: First person singular subject pronoun meaning 'I'.
pourrai: Future tense of 'pouvoir'; I will be able to.
tenir: Infinitive verb meaning 'to hold' or 'to stand'.
debout: Adverb meaning 'standing up' or 'upright'.
et: Conjunction meaning 'and', connecting words or clauses.
l': Contracted definite article or pronoun before a vowel.
on: Indefinite pronoun meaning 'one', 'we', or 'they'.
sait: Third person singular present of 'savoir'; one knows.
suis: First person singular present of 'être'; I am.
un: Indefinite article or numeral meaning 'a' or 'one'.
beau: Adjective meaning 'beautiful', 'fine', or 'handsome'.
morceau: Noun meaning 'piece', 'bit', or 'morsel' of something.
de: Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'about'.
chair: Noun meaning 'flesh' or 'meat' of the body.
Il: Third person singular masculine pronoun meaning 'he'.
est: Third person singular present of 'être'; he/she/it is.
heureux: Adjective meaning 'happy', 'fortunate', or 'lucky'.
tu: Second person singular informal subject pronoun meaning 'you'.
ne: Negation particle used with 'pas' to negate verbs.
sois: Subjunctive present of 'être'; be (subjunctive form).
pas: Negation word used with 'ne'; also means 'step'.
du: Contracted article meaning 'of the' or 'some'.
poisson: Noun meaning 'fish', referring to the aquatic animal.
si: Conjunction meaning 'if' or adverb meaning 'so'.
étais: Imperfect tense of 'être'; I/you were, conditional context.
serais: Conditional tense of 'être'; I/you would be.
mauvais: Adjective meaning 'bad', 'poor', or 'wicked'.
Tire: Imperative of 'tirer'; draw out or pull your weapon.
ton: Possessive adjective meaning 'your' (informal singular).
outil: Noun meaning 'tool'; here used as slang for weapon.
voici: Presentative meaning 'here is' or 'here come'.
des: Indefinite plural article meaning 'some' or 'of the'.
gens: Noun meaning 'people' or 'folks', always plural.
la: Definite feminine singular article meaning 'the'.
maison: Noun meaning 'house', 'home', or 'household'.
Entrent: Stage direction; third person plural of 'entrer', they enter.
Mon: Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (masculine singular).
arme: Noun meaning 'weapon' or 'arm' used in combat.
nue: Adjective meaning 'bare', 'naked', or 'unsheathed'.
cherche: Present tense of 'chercher'; I look for or seek.
querelle: Noun meaning 'quarrel', 'dispute', or 'fight'.
te: Second person singular object pronoun meaning 'you' or 'yourself'.
soutiendrai: Future of 'soutenir'; I will support or back you up.
Comment: Adverb meaning 'how' or exclamation meaning 'what?'.
Tourner: Infinitive meaning 'to turn', here to turn one's back.
le: Definite masculine singular article or pronoun meaning 'the/it'.
dos: Noun meaning 'back' (of the body); turning away.
fuir: Infinitive verb meaning 'to flee' or 'to run away'.
Ne: Negation particle; part of the 'ne...pas' negation structure.
crains: Present of 'craindre'; I fear or do not worry.
pour: Preposition meaning 'for', 'in order to', or 'because of'.
moi: Stressed first person singular pronoun meaning 'me' or 'I'.
Non: Adverb of negation meaning 'no' or 'not'.
vraiment: Adverb meaning 'truly', 'really', or 'indeed'.
c: Abbreviated form of 'ce' meaning 'it is' (c'est).
toi: Stressed second person singular pronoun meaning 'you'.
Faisons: Imperative of 'faire'; let us make or let us do.
en: Preposition meaning 'in', 'by', or pronoun meaning 'of it'.
sorte: Noun meaning 'way', 'manner', or 'sort'; en sorte que.
loi: Noun meaning 'law' or legal rule governing conduct.
soit: Subjunctive of 'être'; may be or let it be.
notre: Possessive adjective meaning 'our' (singular noun).
côté: Noun meaning 'side'; on our side or in our favor.
laissons: Imperative of 'laisser'; let us leave or let them go.
les: Definite plural article or object pronoun meaning 'the/them'.
commencer: Infinitive meaning 'to begin' or 'to start' something.
Je: First person singular subject pronoun meaning 'I'.
vais: Present of 'aller'; I go or I am going to.
regarder: Infinitive meaning 'to look at' or 'to watch'.
travers: Noun used in 'à travers' meaning 'through' or 'across'.
passant: Noun/participle meaning 'passerby' or 'passing by'.
qu': Contracted 'que' before vowel; conjunction meaning 'that'.
ils: Third person plural masculine pronoun meaning 'they'.
prennent: Present of 'prendre'; they take or interpret (something).
comme: Conjunction or preposition meaning 'as', 'like', or 'how'.
voudront: Future of 'vouloir'; they will want or choose to.
oseront: Future of 'oser'; they will dare to do something.
leur: Possessive adjective or indirect object pronoun meaning 'their/them'.
faire: Infinitive meaning 'to do' or 'to make' something.
ce: Demonstrative pronoun or adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'.
qui: Relative pronoun meaning 'who', 'which', or 'that'.
une: Indefinite feminine article meaning 'a' or 'one'.
honte: Noun meaning 'shame' or 'disgrace' felt by someone.
eux: Stressed third person plural masculine pronoun meaning 'them'.
s': Contracted reflexive pronoun 'se' before a vowel.
supportent: Present of 'supporter'; they tolerate or put up with.
Vous: Second person plural or formal singular pronoun meaning 'you'.
nous: First person plural pronoun meaning 'we' or 'us'.
faites: Present of 'faire'; you make or you do (plural/formal).
monsieur: Honorific noun meaning 'mister', 'sir', or 'gentleman'.
fais: Present of 'faire'; I do or I make something.
La: Definite feminine singular article meaning 'the'.
elle: Third person singular feminine pronoun meaning 'she' or 'it'.
dis: Present of 'dire'; I say or tell; you say (tu dis).
oui: Adverb meaning 'yes', affirming a statement or question.
mais: Conjunction meaning 'but', indicating contrast or objection.
Cherchez: Imperative of 'chercher'; look for or seek (formal/plural).
Querelle: Noun meaning 'quarrel', 'argument', or 'dispute'.
Mais: Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing a contrasting idea.
cherchez: Imperative of 'chercher'; seek or look for something.
à: Preposition meaning 'to', 'at', or 'in'.
sers: Present of 'servir'; I serve or you serve someone.
aussi: Adverb meaning 'also', 'too', or 'as well'.
bon: Adjective meaning 'good', 'kind', or 'skilled'.
maître: Noun meaning 'master', 'teacher', or 'employer'.
vôtre: Possessive pronoun meaning 'yours' (formal or plural).
Pas: Negation or noun meaning 'not' or 'step'.
meilleur: Adjective meaning 'better' or 'best', comparative of 'bon'.
Fort: Adverb or adjective meaning 'very', 'strong', or 'well'.
bien: Adverb meaning 'well', 'indeed', or 'very good'.
Entre: Stage direction; singular imperative or preposition meaning 'enters/between'.
Dites: Imperative of 'dire'; tell or say (formal/plural form).
venir: Infinitive meaning 'to come'; to arrive at a place.
parents: Noun meaning 'relatives' or 'parents', family members.
mon: Possessive adjective meaning 'my' (masculine singular noun).
Oui: Adverb meaning 'yes', affirming what was said.
mentez: Present of 'mentir'; you lie or are lying (formal/plural).
êtes: Present of 'être'; you are (formal or plural form).
hommes: Noun meaning 'men' or 'humans', plural of 'homme'.
souviens: Present of 'se souvenir'; remember or recall something.
coup: Noun meaning 'blow', 'hit', or 'strike' in combat.
se: Reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself', 'themselves', or 'each other'.
battent: Present of 'se battre'; they fight or beat each other.

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