Do you often find that there is a difference between the French you learn and the French you hear in France? And yes, if you learned French in primary school or in a traditional school, you know very basic sentences. But, these phrases are not used much by the French.
No, the French often use more common and familiar vocabulary. Except, in formal situations obviously. Today I'm going to give you 50 VERY useful phrases to speak more like a native French speaker.
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Small disclaimer, the vocabulary we are going to see is rather familiar vocabulary. It is therefore to be used in a rather informal context. This is not a vocabulary to be used in a formal context.
**It's clear! ** - Instead of saying "I agree", say "It's clear". - “It’s clear” means that we agree with what the person says, we confirm what they say.
- Example: - “This movie was really good! ” - "It's clear ! " - English translation: Absolutely!
/ Definitely! **I'm tired of it! ** - Instead of saying "I'm tired of this", say "I'm tired of this".
- “I'm fed up” means that one is frustrated or fed up with a situation. - Example: - "Still homework to do for tomorrow. I'm fed up!
" - English translation: I'm fed up! **It works. ** - Instead of saying "Okay", say "It works".
- “It works” is used to show agreement or to accept a proposal. - Example: - “Shall we meet at 8 p. m.
? ” - "That works. " - English translation: That works.
**I'm exhausted. ** - Instead of saying "I'm very tired", say "I'm exhausted". - “I’m exhausted” expresses a state of great fatigue.
- Example: - “You look exhausted. ” - “Yes, I’m exhausted. ” - English translation: I'm exhausted.
**What do you think? ** - Instead of saying “Are you interested? ”, say “What do you think?
” - "Would you like to ? " is an informal way of asking if someone is interested in a suggestion. - Example: - "We're going to the cinema this evening, what do you think?
" - “Yes, that sounds good to me. ” - English translation: Are you interested? / Does that sound good?
**It's not my thing. ** - Instead of saying "I don't like it", say "It's not my thing". - “It’s not my thing” means that you are not particularly interested in something .
- Example: - “Do you want to play tennis? ” - “No, that’s not my thing. ” - English translation: It's not my thing.
**I can't believe it! ** - Instead of saying "I'm surprised", say "I can't believe it! " - "I can not believe it !
" expresses a state of great surprise or disbelief. - Example: - “He won first prize! ” - "I can not believe it !
" - English translation: I can't believe it! **Forget it. ** - Instead of saying "Don't worry about it", say "Forget it".
- “Let it go” is used to suggest giving up or ignoring something. - Example: - "I can't solve this problem. " - “Forget it, we’ll see about that later.
” - English translation: Never mind! **Don't worry! ** - Instead of saying "Don't worry", say "Don't worry!
" - “Don’t worry! ” is a shortened form of reassuring someone or telling them not to worry. - Example: - "I'm late for our meeting.
" - “Don’t worry, take your time. ” - English translation: Don't worry! **Nickel!
** - Instead of saying "It's perfect", say "Nickel! " - “Nickel! ” is an expression meaning that everything is in order or perfect.
- Example: - “Shall we meet at the cinema? ” - “Nickel, that suits me! ” - English translation: All good!
/ That's fine! **I'm lazy. ** - Instead of saying "I don't want to do that", say "I'm lazy".
- “I’m lazy” expresses a lack of motivation or desire to do something. - Example: - “Shall we go jogging? ” - “No, I’m lazy today.
” - English translation: I'm feeling lazy. **It's amazing! ** - Instead of saying "It's incredible", say "It's amazing!
" - “It’s a crazy thing! ” is used to describe something very surprising or impressive. - Example: - “Did you see his performance?
” - “Yes, it’s a crazy thing! ” - English translation: That's crazy! **I'm leaving.
** - Instead of saying "I'm leaving", say "I'm leaving". - “I'm leaving” is an informal way of saying that we are leaving a place. - Example: - "I don't like this party.
So I'm leaving. " - English translation: I'm out of here. **That's nonsense!
** - Instead of saying "That doesn't make any sense", say "That's nonsense! " - "It makes no sense ! " is used to express disagreement or absurdity of something.
- Example: - “He says he can learn a language in a day. ” - "It makes no sense ! " - English translation: That's nonsense!
**It pisses me off. ** - Instead of saying "It bores me", say "It pisses me off". - “It makes me drunk” expresses boredom or annoyance with a situation.
- Example: - “This music is too loud. ” - “Yes, it makes me drunk. ” - English translation: That's annoying me.
**We'll catch up later. ** - Instead of saying "We'll contact or see each other later", say "We'll catch up later". - “We’ll catch up later” is an informal way of saying that we’ll get back in touch or see each other again later.
- Example: - “I have to go now. ” - “Okay, we’ll catch up later. ” - English translation: Let's catch up later.
**It's dead. ** - Instead of saying "It's not going to happen", say "It's dead". - “It’s dead” means something is unlikely or won’t happen.
- Example: - “Do you think he will accept? ” - “No, it’s dead. ” - English translation: No way.
/ It's not happening. **I'm late. ** - Instead of saying "I'm late", say "I'm late".
- "I'm running late" is a colloquial expression to say that one is late. - Example: - “Hurry up, we’re going to miss the train! ” - “Yes, I know, I’m in a hurry!
” - English translation: I'm running late. **Are you interested? ** - Instead of saying “Are you interested?
”, say “Are you interested? ” - "Shall we do it ? " is an informal way of asking someone if they are interested in an idea or activity.
- Example: - “Are you interested in going cycling this weekend? ” - English translation: Are you into it? **I'm broke.
** - Instead of saying "I'm out of money," say "I'm broke. " - “I'm dry” means that we no longer have any money available. - Example: - “Do you want to go to the cinema?
” - “I can’t, I’m dry this month. ” - English translation: I'm broken. **(Don't) tell me about it!
** - Instead of saying "I agree", say "(Don't) tell me about it! " - "(Do not talk to me about it ! " is used to express agreement or understanding of a frustrating situation.
- Example: - "I'm so stressed from work. " - “(Don’t) talk to me about it, too. ” - English translation: Tell me about it!
**It's crazy! ** - Instead of saying "It's crazy", say "It's crazy! " - "That's crazy !
" used to express surprise or astonishment. - Example: - "He won the race despite his injury. " - "That's crazy !
" - English translation: That's crazy! **I can't take it anymore. ** - Instead of saying "I'm exhausted," say "I can't take it anymore.
" - “I can’t take it anymore” expresses a state of exhaustion or saturation. - Example: - “This heat is unbearable. ” - “Yes, I can’t take it anymore.
” - English translation: I can't take it anymore. **It's hot. ** - Instead of saying "It's difficult", say "It's hot".
- “It’s hot” is used to describe a complicated or delicate situation. - Example: - “Do you think you will pass this exam? ” - “It’s hot, but I’ll try.
” - English translation: It's tough / tricky. **You surprise me** - Instead of saying "That doesn't surprise me", say "You surprise me". - “You surprise me” is an expression of ironic agreement, often used when something is obvious.
- Example: - "He's still working overtime. " - “You surprise me, he never stops. ” - English translation: No wonder / That doesn't surprise me.
**It's a killer** - Instead of saying "It's excellent", say "It's a killer". - “It’s killer” is used to describe something exceptionally good. - Example: - “How do you like this cake?
” - “It’s killer! ” - English translation: It's killer / It's amazing. **It rocks!
** - Instead of saying "It's fantastic", say "It rocks! " - "It rocks ! " is an enthusiastic expression for something very positive or impressive.
- Example: - *I love Amine's new album"* - *"Yes, it rocks! "* - English translation: That's awesome! **I don't understand.
** - Instead of saying "I don't don't understand", say "I don't understand". - "I don't understand" is an informal way of saying that we don't understand something. - Example: - "This game rule is complicated.
" - "Yes, I I don't get it at all. " - English translation: I don't get it. **It's bogus.
** - Instead of saying "It's fake or irrelevant", say "It's bogus". - "It's bogus" is used to describe something that is not credible or of little interest. - Example: - "Are you going to buy this new phone?
" - "No, it's bogus. " - English translation: That's lame / fake. **I'm pissing myself.
** - Instead of saying "I'm bored", say "I'm pissing myself". - “I'm pissed off” is a vulgar expression to say that we are very bored. - Example: - “What are you doing?
” - “Nothing, I’m pissing myself off. ” - English translation: I'm bored **I'm fully engaged. ** - Instead of saying "I'm very involved", say "I'm fully engaged".
- “I’m all in” expresses total commitment to an activity or interest. - Example: - "Do you really like your new job? - "Yes, I'm totally into it.
" - English translation: I'm totally into it. **Shall we make ourselves some food? ** - Instead of saying “Shall we eat something together?
”, say “Shall we make ourselves some food? ” - “Shall we make each other some food? ” is an informal way of offering to share a meal.
- Example: - “I have nothing planned for This evening. Shall we grab something to eat at my house? " - Translation into English: Shall we grab something to eat?
**It's not obvious** - Instead of saying "It's not obvious", say "It's not obvious "It's not obvious. " - "It's not obvious" means that something is not immediately apparent or easy to notice. - Example: - "Do you see the solution to this problem?
" - "No, it's not obvious. " not in the eyes. " - English translation: It's not obvious.
**It's obvious. ** - Instead of saying "It's obvious", say "It's not obvious". - "It's obvious" is used to say that something is extremely obvious.
- Example: - "Do you think he's in love with her? " - "Yes, it's obvious. " - English translation: It's obvious.
**J' I'm feeling tired. ** - Instead of saying "I'm suddenly tired," say "I'm feeling tired. " - "I'm feeling tired" is an expression to describe a sudden and intense fatigue.
- Example: - "You look exhausted. " - "Yes, I'm feeling tired. " - English translation: I'm suddenly very tired.
**It's not joy. ** - Instead of saying "It's not going well", say "It's not joy". - "It's not joyful" is used to describe a gloomy or gloomy situation.
- Example: - “How is your work going at the moment ? ” - “It’s not joy. ” - English translation: It's not great.
**It's great! ** - Instead of saying "It's great", say "It's great! " - "It's great !
" is an expression of enthusiasm for something very good or successful. - Example: - “I loved this restaurant. ” - “Yes, it was great!
” - English translation: It's great! **I'm on edge. ** - Instead of saying "I'm on edge," say "I'm on edge.
" - “I’m on edge” expresses a state of tension or irritability. - Example: - “You seem agitated today. ” - “Yes, I’m on edge.
” - English translation: I'm on edge / nervous. **It's awkward** - Instead of saying "This makes me uncomfortable," say "It's embarrassing. " - “It’s embarrassing” is used to express a feeling of discomfort or embarrassment.
- Example: - “He talked about his personal problems in public. ” - “Yes, it was really embarrassing. ” - English translation: It's awkward.
**We'll keep in touch. ** - Instead of saying "We'll stay in touch", say "We'll keep in touch". - “We'll stay in touch” is an informal expression to say that we will stay in touch.
- Example: - "I'll let you know soon if I'm available" - "Yes, we'll keep up to date. " - English translation: We keep in touch **I'm lucky** Instead of saying "I'm lucky", say "I'm lucky" - "I'm lucky" is an expression colloquial to say that we are lucky or that we are lucky. - I'm lucky.
- For example: - You found a parking space straight away! - Yes, I'm lucky today! **It's weird** Instead of saying "It's weird", say "It's weird" - "It's weird" is the verlan expression for "fishy", used to say that something is strange or suspicious.
- It's weird = That's weird. - For example: - This situation doesn't seem strange to you ? - Yes, it's really weird.
**I'm knocked out** Instead of saying "I'm very tired", say "I'm knocked out" - "I'm knocked out" is a colloquial expression to say that we are extremely tired. - I'm slammed out. - For example: - Are you coming for a walk?
- No, sorry, I'm upset. **I'm lost** Instead of saying "I'm lost", say "I'm lost" - "I'm lost" is a colloquial expression to say that we is lost or confused. - I'm lost / confused.
- For example: - Do you know where we are? - Not at all, I'm completely lost. **I love it** Instead of saying "I love it", say "I love it" - "I love it" is an expression to say that you love something or are into it very fond of it.
- I'm crazy about it = I adore it / I'm crazy about it. - For example: - Do you like chocolate? - Oh yes, I love it!
**It's not rocket science** Instead of saying "It's not complicated", say "It's not rocket science**"** - "It's not rocket science" is a colloquial expression to say that something thing is not difficult or complicated. - It's not rocket science. - For example: - Do you think I can learn that?
- Of course, it's not rocket science. **It's a mess** Instead of saying "It's very messy," say "It's a mess" - "It's a mess" is a colloquialism to describe a very messy or chaotic situation. - It's a mess.
- For example: - Look at the state of your room! - Yes, it's a mess, I'm going to clean it up. **It's bothering me** Instead of saying "It's bothering me," say "It's bothering me" - "It's bothering me" is a colloquial expression to say that something is annoying or stressful.
- It's giving me a headache. - For example: - This constant noise is really unbearable. - Yes, it bothers me too.
**I'm on target** Instead of saying "I'm giving my best", say "I'm on target" - "I'm on target" is a colloquial expression to say that you're doing your best or that you're is passionate about what we do. - I'm going all out. - For example: - Are you ready for the competition?
- Absolutely, I'm on my toes! **Shall we have a restaurant? ** Instead of saying “Let’s go to a restaurant?
”, say “Shall we have a restaurant? ” - “Shall we have a restaurant? ” is a colloquial way of proposing to go out to eat.
- Shall we have a restaurant? = Shall we go to a restaurant? - For example: - I don't want to cook this evening.
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