ElizabethB Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Tete bien faite: great-head, the head well made Are these good translations? Does it mean something similar to "the well trained mind?" If so, I have an interesting post soon about it on the General board. (If not, still a post but not quite as interesting.) Anyway, I just wanted to check it out with an actual French speaking person before I made a complete idiot out of myself with a poor translation. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) The closest translation would definitely be "Well trained mind". It refers to someone very logical, very knowledgeable. I've also seen it in reference to a good looking gal. But it's not the original meaning. It's more a derivative, whereas men are known for their brain, women for their look. Ooh, a quick google brought back some memories! I'd forgotten Montaigne was the one who coined the term "Une tête bien faite est mieux qu'une tête bien pleine". (A mind capable of reasoning is better than a mind full of facts) I had to write a dissertation in grade 11 on that subject, where I got around 80%. My brother then took my paper, and presented it in university, as is. He got 95% LOL! Too funny. Edited June 13, 2009 by CleoQc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Thank You! That is a funny story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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