mensajero de bodega

14:32 Apr 10, 2006
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Spanish to French translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Slang
Spanish term or phrase: mensajero de bodega
dans une liste de petits boulots à Cuba.
Il s'agirait de la personne que l'on envoie faire les courses à l'épicerie de quartier (là où l'on trouve les produits qui figurent sur la carte de rationnement)...
Ann Jamar
Local time: 04:59


Summary of answers provided
3coursier / courrier / groom
Marie-Aude Effray
2un saute ruisseau
Thierry LOTTE


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coursier / courrier / groom


Explanation:
bonne chance

Marie-Aude Effray
Spain
Local time: 04:59
Native speaker of: French
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un saute ruisseau


Explanation:
Le terme est un peu littéraire et il est généralement (mais pas exclusivement) réservé aux coursiers d'entreprises financières ou commerciales.
Je le cite car je l'aime bien...



Thierry LOTTE
Local time: 04:59
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
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