Pads Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Im just wondering if Im spelling this right .....Mmmm maybe tthats why I cant find it in french....(confused smiley)Anyhow ..I want to say to my builder that I want some shutters with a bit of character , as in not the off the shelf bog standard ones you find in DIY stores...Do the french use the word character in the same way as us or is it just used on people ?I have some photos of how they use to look in the old days and would like some thing simular but poshed up a bit to look more house like than barn like if you know what I mean ....!! Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex H Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 My large Larousse (Ooerr Matron!) gives caractère for distinction or originality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted April 23, 2011 Author Share Posted April 23, 2011 Thank you I shall use that then......(Smiley smiley) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Oui, of course, une maison can have du caractère, shutters too , etc ... [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 You mean it's masculine, Frenchie!Huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Yes, it is masculine .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Thanks everyone ....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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