What are some French idiomatic expressions?

General French Idioms

Ça marche. Literal translation: it walks.
Être dans la lune. Literal translation: to be in the moon.
Ça coûte un bras. Literal translation: It costs an arm.
Faire la grasse matinée. Literal translation: to do a fat morning.
Coup de foudre.
Être sage comme une image.
Boire comme un trou.

What are some weird French words?

20 Weird French Words You Won’t Believe Exist

Caoutchouc. This rather extraordinary-looking word means “rubber,” as in the bendy substance we get from trees, and actually has a fairly straightforward history.
Dépaysant.
Métro-boulot-dodo.
Flâner.
Yaourter.
Frappadingue.
Loufoquerie.
Hurluberlu.

What does La Vie Est Belle mean?

life is beautiful
“La vie est belle,” a French expression meaning “life is beautiful,” is about choosing your own path to happiness and inspiring others.

What is the shortest French word?

August 12, 2016 at 9:23 PM · “The shortest French word with all the vowels is oiseau (bird).” – I never thought of that one – it’s lacking the Y which is always a vowel in French, but I guess it matches the picture of the article perfectly then!

What is the weirdest French word?

La pomme de terre This may be the most common and strange compound word of the French language. Literally, it translates as “apple from Earth” or “apple of the Earth”, it actually means a mere potato.

How do you pick up a French girl?

How to Impress a French Woman

French women are like magnets.
To impress a French woman, you must be faux-ugly.
You must be a faux romantic.
If you are neither faux-ugly nor faux-romantic, don’t bother.
Don’t shave too closely.
Don’t apply moisturizer.
Never, under any circumstance, eat cheese on a date.

What are some weird French words and expressions?

Weird (but kinda cool) French Words and Expressions Part 1 1. borgne: one-eyed person 2. loisible: an adjective that means having the liberty to do whatever you please. 3. Meuglé: moo 4. Flâner: to wander or roam around leisurely with no particular destination or purpose in mind. 5. Yaourter: literally “to yoghurt”.

Why are French idiomatic expressions so unique?

French idiomatic expressions are so unique that they’re listed as the best idioms in the world in the book ‘Idiomantics.’ Also, French like to use random animals and food items in their idioms.

Is French slang important?

The full range of French slang is barely covered by French courses and classes, so you might think that it’s not important. While that’s a fair assumption, I have to tell you that French slang is more important than you might think. Before I get into my list of common French slang, I’ve also covered why French slang is important.

Is there a word for Crazy in French?

To keep up with the theme, here’s a word for “craziness.” The French word loufoque originated from fou (standard French for “crazy”) in louchébem (a slang invented by French butchers in the 19th century).