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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.
What is Rigalo?
: gift, bonus, treat especially : an offering of superior food or drink.
What words don’t exist in French?
English words with no single-word French equivalent
- healthy (about a person) : en bonne santé
- cheap : bon marché
- shallow : peu profond.
- avoidance : the word évitement exists, but is used only in specific case (meaning ‘dodging’ for cars, or ‘avoidance coping’ in pyschology) or in Canadian French (e.g. évitement fiscal)
What is the feminine of rigolo in French?
Rigolo is an adjective and means: funny, amusing and is a noun for a funny person. The feminine form is “rigolote”. Rigolo in French, Rigolote (feminine form).
What is another word for Funny in French?
funny. French Translation. drôle. More French words for funny. drôle adjective. amusing, queer, droll, comical, comic. amusant adjective.
What are idioms in French?
Idioms are sayings and expressions with meaning beyond their literal translations. Your ability to understand and use idiomatic phrases may make the difference between acceptance into the inner circle of a group of French friends. For example, let’s say somebody told you to “aller te faire cuire un œuf!”
Why mastering French idioms is important?
Mastering French idioms can help. Idioms are sayings and expressions with meaning beyond their literal translations. Your ability to understand and use idiomatic phrases may make the difference between acceptance into the inner circle of a group of French friends. For example, let’s say somebody told you to “aller te faire cuire un œuf!”