“Voilà”: The Most Versatile French Adverb
Because of its many meanings, “voilà” is by far one of the most used words in France… but not only. Indeed, the term is used in many other languages, such …
Because of its many meanings, “voilà” is by far one of the most used words in France… but not only. Indeed, the term is used in many other languages, such …
Whether you’ve just heard the term for the first time or have used it in the past, “plouc” is one of those words that is used less and less by …
In the long line of French insults, one, in particular, stands out: “putain”. The insult, which could be described as a French-style “fuck”, is used in many everyday situations. If …
Whether we say it to signify our misfortune, to bring good luck, or to express bad feelings about something, “merde” is without a doubt one of the most used terms …
Whether you speak English or French, chances are you’ve heard the expression “je ne sais quoi” used in a variety of situations. “Je ne sais quoi” is a captivating and …
Like many French expressions, the word “touché” has been widely exported internationally, so much so that you will hear it used more often by English speakers than by French speakers. …
Like “sacrebleu“, “voulez-vous coucher avec moi” or “omelette du fromage“, “c’est la vie” is one of the best known French expressions internationally. Many English speakers even use the expression in …
A few weeks ago, we made you discover the meaning of the expressions “oh là là” and “mon ami“, today, we focus on the meaning of sacrebleu, a French insult …
If you’re a fan of memes, that you enjoy French cheeses and speak a little English, chances are you’ve heard some Americans talk about “omelette du fromage“, often accompanied by …
In the English-speaking world, there are many clichés about French expressions and the way they are used by French people. A few weeks ago, we talked about the expression “oh …