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How do you scold someone in French?
- Merde (Maird) This is at the heart of most French swearing and means Shit in English.
- Va te faire foutre ((Va-teh Fair Foo-trah) Vulgar but effective, this literally means Go Fuck Yourself.
- Putain (Pooh-tahn)
- Salaud (Sa-lowd)
- Zut (Zoot)
- Ta Gueule (Ta Goul)
- Brûle en l’enfer (Brool-ohn-lawnfer)
- Enculer (ohn-cool-ay)
How do you yell at someone in French?
“yell at someone” translation into French
- crier sur quelqu’un.
- crier après quelqu’un.
How do you scold a child in French?
Vlog #2 – How to Scold Your Kids in French
- Gentle Command: Tu obéis s’il te plaît. “You’ll obey please.”
- Simple Question: Mais qu’est ce que c’est que ça?
- Sarcastic Question: Non, mais … tu veux que je t’aide?
- Sharp Rebuke: Ne parle pas à Papa comme ça!
- Outrage: Ca va pas la tête?
- Guantlet Thrown (you talkin’ to me?)
What do angry French people say?
For a start, forget about saying “sacre bleu!” or “zut alors” because pretty much no one does. If you are going to get angry in French, by far the most important word you will need is “putain”. Putain is so important that it’s gets its own article – read here.
Why do people say excuse my French?
In the 19th century, when English people used French expressions in conversation they often apologized for it – presumably because many of their listeners (then as now) wouldn’t be familiar with the language”. The definition cites an example from The Lady’s Magazine, 1830: Bless me, how fat you are grown!
Are French parents strict?
In The Atlantic, Megan Mcardle wrote that the strict, authoritative parenting style that is common in France can sometimes veer on the side of being too harsh. This helps minimize temper tantrums and picky eaters, but can leave little room for French kids to reveal their individuality.
Is Ca m EST Egal rude?
If you say, “Ça m’est égal” a little more strongly or with a flip wave of the hand and a touch of annoyance, you could mean “I don’t care” or “It’s starting to get on my nerves.” If you say, “Ça m’est complètement égal,” you could mean, “I really don’t care” or “I couldn’t care less.”
How do you express frustration in French?
C’est tellement frustrant! This is so frustrating. Tais-toi.