8 favourite French words of the day
Condiments and emotion meet in a phrase for getting cross, a couple with facial connotations, and a very ordinary definition for a technical-sounding term
Every day The Local publishes a French word or phrase of the day, showcasing colloquialisms, slang, sayings and a bit of swearing. This daily habit has resulted in a vast archive, from which eight recent favorites have been selected.
Jeter un oeil translates to 'don't worry, no-one's really throwing actual eyes around'. This innocent-looking French phrase, explained here, doesn't involve any literal eye throwing.
La moutarde me monte au nez is another French expression with a food-related metaphor, emphasizing the connection between French language and gastronomy. The process of getting cross is humorously described here.
Balles, another French term, contextually implies two things, neither of which are likely to be what you're thinking right now. The nuances of context in French language are highlighted here.
Dinguerie, describing extraordinary events or landscapes, is a favorite of the French. This term, explaining anything unbelievable, is detailed here.
Rédhibitoire, useful in various situations like job interviews or relationships, is a term worth knowing, as explained here.
Piquer du nez, a phrase that might sound rude, but isn't necessarily so, is discussed here.
Tous azimuts, a technical-sounding idiom, is surprisingly common in everyday French. Its meaning is explained here.
Lastly, pète-sec might sound rude, but its implication isn't as crude as it seems, as detailed here.
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