What is the literal translation of La Bougie du Sapeur?
The candle of the soldier
The book of the warrior
The Sapper's Hat
The Sapper's Torch
Answer
"The Candle of the Soldier" translates literally from French. The phrase refers to a type of firework with an unpredictable fuse, common in the 19th century, which would sometimes fizzle out before exploding, leading to comical situations where recipients were unsure whether to throw or hold on to it. The name encapsulates this sense of unpredictable danger.
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