r/translator • u/[deleted] • Nov 01 '17

Needs Review [FR] [English > French] "This is one scar to start off millions."

Meant for a boss fight I'm writing in a story. Thanks!

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u/spookyplacent4 Nov 01 '17 edited Nov 01 '17

So the most literal translation would be : Celle-ci est une cicatrice qui va entraîner un million d’autres. However I think this suits better: Un million de cicatrices vont suivre celle-ci! !doublecheck

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u/Miss_Eliquis Nov 01 '17 edited Nov 01 '17

You read my mind!

I also suggest: Voilà la première cicatrice. Des millions d’autres la suivront!

If you want a "poetic " version, I suggest the first translation spookyplacent4 did. If you want a common language for a less educated character, I suggest my translation because it’s simple. The second translation by spookyplacent4 is direct and good if you want an agressive speech for your character.

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