The French expression “faire une frite” literally means “to make a fry” or “to make a French fry.” However it has nothing to do with cooking. Instead it means to use the backs of your fingers to whip someone’s bottom in a downwards direction. This action, often done by kids teasing each other, will leave temporary marks that resemble French fries on the recipient’s backside.
Understanding the French Verb “Censer” The verb “censer” is a bit unusual in French because it’s primarily used in its passive form “être censé(e)” which translates to “to be supposed to.” Note: There is no need to use “de” or “à” with “être censé.” “To be supposed to do” is simply “être censé faire.” “Etre…
Ordinal numbers indicate order or rank, such as “first,” “second,” and “third.” In French, they are usually formed by adding -ième to the corresponding cardinal number. Formation of Ordinal Numbers Usage Examples Ordinal numbers are commonly used in ranking and sequences: Exceptions and Special Cases
The French pronoun “y” is versatile and plays a key role in everyday language. It often substitutes for a previously mentioned place, idea, or thing. Typically, “y” replaces a phrase introduced by the preposition “à” (meaning “to” or “at”) or indicates a location (meaning “there”). Here’s a list of common French expressions using “y,” including…
“C’est l’hôpital qui se fout de la charité !” is a French idiom that literally means “It is the hospital that does not care about charity!” In French it is means “you are not in a position to talk,” or “you make fun (of someone or something) but you don’t do any better yourself.” In…
The French word “fond” is a versatile and frequently used term with multiple meanings depending on context, including bottom, base, depth or foundation. Principal Meanings of “Fond” 1. As a Noun: “Le fond” Bottom or Base In its most literal sense, “le fond” refers to the bottom part of something, whether physical or figurative: Background…
The French words aussitôt and aussitôt que possible are used to express immediacy or promptness. While they share similarities with English terms like “immediately” and “as soon as possible,” their usage follows specific grammatical patterns in French. 1. “Aussitôt” (immediately, right away) Aussitôt functions as an adverb meaning “immediately” or “right away.” It emphasizes that…