フランス語日記翻訳【127】

友達が双眼鏡持ってきていて「バードウォッチングか覗きでもすんのかな？」と思っていましたけど納得しました
本当に豆粒サイズで見えなかったので双眼鏡は必需品ですね

Mon ami a apporté des jumelles, et je me suis demandé si c’était pour observer les oiseaux ou pour espionner, mais c’était logique. Le groupe ressemblait à de minuscules points, donc les jumelles sont indispensables.

解説

【1. Mon ami a apporté des jumelles
Meaning: “My friend brought binoculars.”】

Explanation: The speaker is introducing the action of their friend bringing binoculars. The phrase “des jumelles” refers to binoculars, an optical device used to see distant objects clearly. The verb “a apporté” (brought) is in the passé composé, indicating a completed action in the past.

【2. et je me suis demandé si c’était pour observer les oiseaux ou pour espionner
Meaning: “And I wondered if it was for birdwatching or spying.”】

Explanation: This reflects the speaker’s curiosity and internal questioning. The reflexive verb “je me suis demandé” (I wondered) emphasizes personal reflection or speculation. The speaker imagines two possible reasons for the binoculars: (a) observing birds (“observer les oiseaux”), which is a common and harmless activity, or (b) spying (“espionner”), which carries a mischievous or suspicious connotation. This contrast adds a playful tone to the sentence.

【3. mais c’était logique
Meaning: “But it made sense.”】

Explanation: Here, the speaker resolves their initial wondering by finding the presence of binoculars reasonable or justified. The use of “logique” (logical) suggests that the situation now appears clear and rational. The phrase connects the curiosity in the previous part to the justification provided later.

【4. Le groupe ressemblait à de minuscules points
Meaning: “The band looked like tiny dots.”】

Explanation: This describes the visual challenge of the situation. The use of “ressemblait à” (looked like) indicates a comparison between the appearance of the band (“le groupe”) and tiny dots (“de minuscules points”). The word “minuscules” emphasizes the smallness, and it helps the reader imagine how far away the band must be.

【5. donc les jumelles sont indispensables
Meaning: “So binoculars are essential.”】

Explanation: The speaker concludes that binoculars are not just useful but necessary. The term “indispensables” (essential) underscores the importance of the binoculars in the situation. This closing statement ties back to the justification made earlier and affirms the value of the friend’s choice to bring them.