Bountiful Examples

In the past I've discussed how it often seems English can say more in fewer words.  It may be purely a coincidence, but when I see it next to a Spanish or French translation on commercial products, it often takes up less space.

I've noted before the differences on Bounty paper towel packaging, which has English, French and Spanish.  And now here's another example from Bounty, one that couldn't be simpler.

In English, we have

TRY NAPKINS

In Spanish, that's

PRUEBA LAS SERVILLETAS

In French, that's

ESSAYEZ LES SERVIETTES DE TABLE

If French is normally that much longer, I don't know how they ever get anything done.