Today's expression is particularly filthy and oh so French. Find out what 'raclure de bidet' means, and when you might need to deploy this nuclear option of an insult.
If you've been watching any political debates you're likely to have come across this one, and you may have already guessed that it's is not a compliment...
It's a word which is really more of a sound, but despite that it's a bit of a classic of French conversation. Here's a look at what 'Pfff' means (and which movement you need to coincide it with).
If you haven't come across the French expression 'être chocolat', you might (understandably) be surprised to find out that 'being chocolate' is not used in a positive way in France.
It is impossible to go through a day in France without using this very useful and versatile little word. It is the verbal equivalent of a dismissive shrug or hesitant incomprehension.
For today's French expression of day, you get two for the price of one. 'Allez-y' and 'vas-y' are two different ways of saying the same thing -- but do you know what they actually mean?
"Tiens, tiens, tiens" -- it's impossible to avoid this five letter word when you're in France - but be careful, it has more than one (very common) meaning.
While you may have heard (or even used) touché while speaking English, you should be aware that French speakers usually use this word a little bit differently...
French people use it all the time and it's one of those snappy expressions that shows you've cracked it when it comes to speaking like a local. Plus its origin is pretty unusual.
It is impossible to get through the day without hearing, and saying, this very useful little phrase. Even an experience as common as buying a baguette is often accompanied by this little civility.
For a start, it sounds nice: there's something zingy about the sound 'niaque' that just rattles off the tongue when you say it. And that's exactly what it means.
