Wouldn’t it is embarrassing to yell “I have always been horny” to your French buddy in place of “I eat in a dirty method? ”. As unrealistic because it sounds, it really took place to a buddy of mine.
To prevent (hilarious) errors, listed below are 13 sentences and words you really need to never ever state in French. Until you actually want to feel embarrassing needless to say.
1. Tu es bonne
Congratulating friends is just a good notion, however you have to be careful once you get it done in French.
“Tu es bonne”, thought to a woman are frequently interpreted as “you are good…in bed”, and that is the most interpretation that is polite.
When you ever wish to congratulate a friend that is female don’t forget to demonstrably explain exactly what your buddy is great at.
Or simply just avoid this phrase and make use of the safer “tu es doue(e)” (you are gifted).
Wouah, elle est bonne ta soeur! QUOI?
Elle chante bien
Wow, your sis is great
Have a look at Bien vs Bon: what type if you Utilize? To find out more about the various methods to state “good” in French.
2. Connard/ canard
French learners frequently mistake “canard” and “connard”. Two terms by having a meaning that is radically different.
While “canard” means “duck”, “connard” means jerk.
You may wish to avoid requesting a jerk into the restaurant.
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