I need to find out the english for the following french words, I have found the answers but it doesn't make a lot of sense when translated to english.

Question

these items are on a list of things to take on a trip.

bidon = can (when looking at the list of items can doesn't mean anything to me does bidon mean anything else - I know it means phoney but that doesn'tmake sense either)

2 draps ou un sac de couchage = 2 sheets or sleeping bag (this is what I think it means but the translation doesn't say the same).

Hope you can help. Thanks

Answer 1

Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum.
bidon = canteen, water bottle
draps = sheets
un sac de couchage = a sleeping bag

If the translation doesn't say the same, or you got phoney for bidon you may need a better dictionary. Invest in a good paperback French--->English/English --->French and write down ALL the possibilities for each word. Then select the best meaning based on the context, or exactly how the word is used.

Mme

Answer 2

Many thanks for your help. I will go to the mall later and buy a new french/english dictionary.

Answer 3

Here's my favorite inexpensive one: AMSCO

Mme