Treasure Island — Page 9

English → Fr PART ONE--The Old Buccaneer Level 6/10

But by this time we had all long ceased to pay any particular notice to the song; it was new, that night, to nobody but Dr. Livesey, and on him I observed it did not produce an agreeable effect, for he looked up for a moment quite angrily before he went on with his talk to old Taylor, the gardener, on a new cure for the rheumatics.

Mais à ce moment-là, nous avions tous depuis longtemps cessé de prêter la moindre attention à la chanson ; elle était nouvelle, ce soir-là, pour personne d'autre que le docteur Livesey, et j'observai qu'elle ne produisait pas sur lui un effet agréable, car il leva les yeux un instant, l'air passablement irrité, avant de reprendre sa conversation avec le vieux Taylor, le jardinier, au sujet d'un nouveau remède contre les rhumatismes.

In the meantime, the captain gradually brightened up at his own music, and at last flapped his hand upon the table before him in a way we all knew to mean silence.

Pendant ce temps, le capitaine s'animait peu à peu au son de sa propre musique, et finit par frapper la table devant lui de la main d'une façon que nous savions tous signifier le silence.

The voices stopped at once, all but Dr. Livesey's; he went on as before speaking clear and kind and drawing briskly at his pipe between every word or two.

Les voix se turent aussitôt, toutes sauf celle du docteur Livesey ; il continua comme auparavant, parlant d'un ton net et bienveillant, tirant vigoureusement sur sa pipe entre chaque mot ou presque.

The captain glared at him for a while, flapped his hand again, glared still harder, and at last broke out with a villainous, low oath, "Silence, there, between decks!"

Le capitaine le foudroya du regard un moment, frappa de nouveau la table de la main, le regarda avec encore plus de fureur, et finit par lâcher un juron bas et abominable : « Silence, là-bas, entre les ponts ! »

"Were you addressing me, sir?" says the doctor; and when the ruffian had told him, with another oath, that this was so, "I have only one thing to say to you, sir," replies the doctor, "that if you keep on drinking rum, the world will soon be quit of a very dirty scoundrel!"

« Vous m'adressiez-vous la parole, monsieur ? » dit le docteur ; et quand le malotru lui eut confirmé, avec un nouveau juron, que c'était bien le cas, « Je n'ai qu'une seule chose à vous dire, monsieur, » répondit le docteur, « c'est que si vous continuez à boire du rhum, le monde sera bientôt débarrassé d'un bien sale coquin ! »

The old fellow's fury was awful.

La fureur du vieux bonhomme était terrible.

He sprang to his feet, drew and opened a sailor's clasp-knife, and balancing it open on the palm of his hand, threatened to pin the doctor to the wall.

Il bondit sur ses pieds, sortit et ouvrit un couteau pliant de marin, et le tenant ouvert en équilibre dans la paume de sa main, menaça de clouer le docteur au mur.

Vocabulary

Mais: Conjunction meaning 'but', introducing contrast.
à: Preposition meaning 'at', 'to', or 'in'.
ce: Demonstrative adjective meaning 'this' or 'that'.
moment-là: 'That moment'; refers to a specific point in time.
nous: First-person plural pronoun meaning 'we' or 'us'.
avions: Imperfect form of 'avoir'; 'we had'.
tous: Adjective or pronoun meaning 'all' or 'everyone'.
depuis: Preposition meaning 'since' or 'for' a duration.
longtemps: Adverb meaning 'for a long time'.
cessé: Past participle of 'cesser'; stopped doing something.
de: Preposition meaning 'of', 'from', or 'to'.
prêter: Verb meaning 'to lend' or 'to pay' (attention).
la: Definite feminine article meaning 'the'.
moindre: Adjective meaning 'least' or 'slightest'.
attention: Noun meaning 'attention' or 'notice'.
chanson: Noun meaning 'song'.
elle: Third-person feminine singular pronoun meaning 'she' or 'it'.
était: Imperfect form of 'être'; 'was' or 'used to be'.
nouvelle: Adjective meaning 'new'; also a noun meaning 'short story'.
soir-là: 'That evening'; refers to a specific past evening.
pour: Preposition meaning 'for' or 'in order to'.
personne: Noun meaning 'person'; with negation, 'nobody'.
d'autre: Expression meaning 'other' or 'anyone else'.
que: Conjunction meaning 'that', 'than', or 'who'.
le: Definite masculine article meaning 'the'.
docteur: Noun meaning 'doctor' or 'physician'.
et: Conjunction meaning 'and'.
j'observai: Past simple of 'observer'; 'I noticed' or 'I observed'.
qu'elle: Contraction of 'que' and 'elle'; 'that she/it'.
ne: Negative particle used with 'pas' to negate verbs.
produisait: Imperfect of 'produire'; 'was producing' or 'had'.
pas: Negation particle meaning 'not'.
sur: Preposition meaning 'on' or 'upon'.
lui: Third-person singular pronoun meaning 'him' or 'her'.
un: Indefinite masculine article meaning 'a' or 'an'.
effet: Noun meaning 'effect' or 'impact'.
agréable: Adjective meaning 'pleasant' or 'agreeable'.
car: Conjunction meaning 'because' or 'for'.
il: Third-person masculine pronoun meaning 'he' or 'it'.
leva: Past simple of 'lever'; 'raised' or 'lifted'.
les: Definite plural article meaning 'the'.
yeux: Plural noun meaning 'eyes'.
instant: Noun meaning 'moment' or 'instant'.
l'air: Expression meaning 'the air' or 'the appearance/look'.
passablement: Adverb meaning 'considerably' or 'tolerably'.
irrité: Adjective meaning 'irritated' or 'annoyed'.
avant: Preposition or adverb meaning 'before'.
reprendre: Verb meaning 'to resume' or 'to take back'.
sa: Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its'.
conversation: Noun meaning 'conversation' or 'discussion'.
avec: Preposition meaning 'with'.
vieux: Adjective meaning 'old'; used before masculine nouns.
jardinier: Noun meaning 'gardener'.
au: Contraction of 'à le' meaning 'at the' or 'to the'.
sujet: Noun meaning 'subject', 'topic', or 'matter'.
d'un: Contraction of 'de un' meaning 'of a' or 'about a'.
nouveau: Adjective meaning 'new' or 'another'.
remède: Noun meaning 'remedy' or 'cure'.
contre: Preposition meaning 'against' or 'for'.
rhumatismes: Noun meaning 'rheumatism'; a joint-pain condition.
Pendant: Preposition meaning 'during' or 'while'.
temps: Noun meaning 'time' or 'weather'.
capitaine: Noun meaning 'captain'.
s'animait: Reflexive imperfect of 's'animer'; 'was becoming lively'.
peu: Adverb meaning 'a little' or 'few'.
son: Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its'.
propre: Adjective meaning 'own' (before noun) or 'clean' (after).
musique: Noun meaning 'music'.
finit: Past simple of 'finir'; 'ended' or 'finished'.
par: Preposition meaning 'by', 'through', or 'per'.
frapper: Verb meaning 'to strike', 'to hit', or 'to knock'.
table: Noun meaning 'table'.
devant: Preposition meaning 'in front of' or 'before'.
main: Noun meaning 'hand'.
d'une: Contraction of 'de une' meaning 'of a' (feminine).
façon: Noun meaning 'way', 'manner', or 'fashion'.
savions: Imperfect of 'savoir'; 'we knew'.
signifier: Verb meaning 'to mean' or 'to signify'.
silence: Noun meaning 'silence' or 'quiet'.
Les: Definite plural article meaning 'the'.
voix: Noun meaning 'voice' or 'voices'.
se: Reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself', 'himself', 'herself'.
turent: Past simple of 'se taire'; 'fell silent'.
aussitôt: Adverb meaning 'immediately' or 'at once'.
toutes: Feminine plural form of 'tout'; 'all'.
sauf: Preposition meaning 'except' or 'save for'.
celle: Demonstrative pronoun meaning 'the one' (feminine).
du: Contraction of 'de le' meaning 'of the'.
continua: Past simple of 'continuer'; 'continued'.
comme: Conjunction meaning 'as', 'like', or 'how'.
auparavant: Adverb meaning 'before' or 'previously'.
parlant: Present participle of 'parler'; 'speaking' or 'talking'.
ton: Noun meaning 'tone'; also possessive adjective 'your'.
net: Adjective meaning 'clear', 'clean', or 'sharp'.
bienveillant: Adjective meaning 'benevolent', 'kind', or 'well-meaning'.
tirant: Present participle of 'tirer'; 'pulling' or 'drawing'.
vigoureusement: Adverb meaning 'vigorously' or 'energetically'.
pipe: Noun meaning 'pipe' (for smoking).
entre: Preposition meaning 'between' or 'among'.
chaque: Adjective meaning 'each' or 'every'.
mot: Noun meaning 'word'.
ou: Conjunction meaning 'or'.
presque: Adverb meaning 'almost' or 'nearly'.
Le: Definite masculine article meaning 'the'.
foudroya: Past simple of 'foudroyer'; 'struck down' or 'glared at'.
regard: Noun meaning 'look', 'gaze', or 'glance'.
moment: Noun meaning 'moment' or 'time'.
frappa: Past simple of 'frapper'; 'struck' or 'hit'.
regarda: Past simple of 'regarder'; 'looked at' or 'watched'.
encore: Adverb meaning 'still', 'again', or 'even more'.
plus: Adverb meaning 'more' or 'no longer' (with negation).
fureur: Noun meaning 'fury' or 'rage'.
lâcher: Verb meaning 'to release', 'to let go', or 'to utter'.
juron: Noun meaning 'swear word' or 'curse'.
bas: Adjective or adverb meaning 'low' or 'softly'.
abominable: Adjective meaning 'abominable', 'dreadful', or 'terrible'.
Silence: Noun or interjection meaning 'silence' or 'quiet!'.
là-bas: Adverb meaning 'over there' or 'down there'.
ponts: Noun meaning 'bridges' or 'decks' (of a ship).
Vous: Second-person plural/formal pronoun meaning 'you'.
m'adressiez-vous: 'Were you addressing me?'; formal question form.
parole: Noun meaning 'word' or 'speech'.
monsieur: Noun/title meaning 'sir' or 'mister'.
dit: Past simple of 'dire'; 'said'.
quand: Conjunction or adverb meaning 'when'.
malotru: Noun meaning 'boor', 'rude person', or 'lout'.
eut: Past simple of 'avoir'; 'had'.
confirmé: Past participle of 'confirmer'; 'confirmed'.
c'était: Imperfect of 'c'est'; 'it was' or 'that was'.
bien: Adverb meaning 'well', 'indeed', or 'really'.
cas: Noun meaning 'case' or 'situation'.
Je: First-person singular pronoun meaning 'I'.
n'ai: Negated form of 'avoir'; 'I have not'.
qu'une: Restriction expression meaning 'only one' (feminine).
seule: Adjective meaning 'single', 'only', or 'alone'.
chose: Noun meaning 'thing'.
vous: Second-person pronoun meaning 'you' (formal/plural).
dire: Verb meaning 'to say' or 'to tell'.
répondit: Past simple of 'répondre'; 'answered' or 'replied'.
c'est: Expression meaning 'it is' or 'that is'.
si: Conjunction meaning 'if'; also adverb meaning 'yes' (contradict).
continuez: Second-person plural of 'continuer'; 'you continue'.
boire: Verb meaning 'to drink'.
rhum: Noun meaning 'rum' (alcoholic spirit).
monde: Noun meaning 'world' or 'people'.
sera: Future tense of 'être'; 'will be'.
bientôt: Adverb meaning 'soon'.
débarrassé: Past participle of 'débarrasser'; 'rid of' or 'free from'.
sale: Adjective meaning 'dirty' or 'nasty'.
coquin: Noun meaning 'rogue', 'scoundrel', or 'rascal'.
La: Definite feminine article meaning 'the'.
bonhomme: Noun meaning 'fellow', 'man', or 'good-natured person'.
terrible: Adjective meaning 'terrible' or 'fearsome'.
Il: Third-person masculine pronoun meaning 'he' or 'it'.
bondit: Past simple of 'bondir'; 'leapt' or 'sprang up'.
ses: Possessive adjective meaning 'his', 'her', or 'its' (plural).
pieds: Plural noun meaning 'feet'.
sortit: Past simple of 'sortir'; 'took out' or 'went out'.
ouvrit: Past simple of 'ouvrir'; 'opened'.
couteau: Noun meaning 'knife'.
pliant: Adjective meaning 'folding'; present participle of 'plier'.
marin: Noun meaning 'sailor' or adjective meaning 'marine'.
tenant: Present participle of 'tenir'; 'holding'.
ouvert: Past participle of 'ouvrir'; 'open' or 'opened'.
en: Preposition meaning 'in', 'by', or 'while'; also pronoun.
équilibre: Noun meaning 'balance' or 'equilibrium'.
dans: Preposition meaning 'in' or 'inside'.
paume: Noun meaning 'palm' (of the hand).
menaça: Past simple of 'menacer'; 'threatened'.
clouer: Verb meaning 'to nail' or 'to pin down'.
mur: Noun meaning 'wall'.

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