You could say: Je suis énervé(e). – I'm annoyed. Tu peux arrêter ça, s'il te plaît ? or Vous pouvez arrêter ça, s'il vous plaît ?
The majority of people in France say they are happy, a new poll has found, despite worries over the climate and rising costs. However, fewer people say they feel optimistic now than in 2021. The results were: Happy: 68% (down 11 percentage points compared to October 2021)
4 – Flirting is an Artform in France
It's in our genes and it's socially accepted in France. A Frenchwoman is expected to play her feminine side, and be “admired” for her beauty and wit among other qualities. Frenchmen like to flirt as well, even if they know very well there is no hope of it leading anywhere.
The French have an undeniable reputation when it comes to love and sex. They are passionate, enticing and simply irresistible. French people have a way with words and actions that's all about love. And when it comes to displaying their fairness in bed, they are said to be absolute sex gods!
The “French girl look” is a popular style trend that is often characterized by effortless, natural beauty. French girls are known for their classic style and simple elegance. They tend to dress in neutral colors and seem to always look put-together, even when they're not trying too hard.
French people love to debate, and sometimes it looks scary; friends turn on each other, they loudly disagree, insults are thrown… But it's all in good fun, actually. Debate is just a part of the French way of life. One might say we're better at arguing positions than actually act on them, but that's up to debate.
You can also acknowledge the wrong, but give excuses. Tu n'as pas fait exprès. (= “You didn't do it on purpose”) becomes, in everyday spoken French, “T'as pas fait exprès.” It's another way of saying Ce n'est pas ta faute (=”It's not your fault”) or Ce n'est pas (de) votre faute (with “vous”).
it makes me cringe! (with embarrassment) ça me donne envie de rentrer sous terre !; (with disgust) Ça me hérisse !
Put your headphones on please! Beurk ! – Interjection used to express dislike/disgust.
French people tend not to visit unannounced or uninvited. To do so is considered rude. When invited to a dinner, it is common for guests to ask their hosts if they are required to bring something on the day.
It is a minced oath form of the profane sacré dieu, "holy God", which is, by some religions, considered a profanity, due to one of the Ten Commandments in the Bible, which reads "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain."
Sacrebleu! Sacrebleu is a stereotypical and very old fashioned French curse, which is rarely used by the French these days. An English equivalent would be “My Goodness!” or “Golly Gosh!” It was once considered very offensive.
“French-girl hair” has become an idea in and of itself, describing an artfully rumpled head of hair that appears to have magically air-dried to a soft, wavy mass—no texture spray required.
Most French people have light brown hair and blue eyes. French are not Mediterranean, I consider French to be Central Europeans. In over two thirds of France, 80 percent of people or more have light eyes, and in the Northern half, blonde hair is very common.
The French are private people and have different rules of behaviour for people within their social circle and those who are not. Although the French are generally polite in all dealings, it is only with their close friends and family that they are free to be themselves.
“French men pay attention to things like women wearing make-up, perfume, dressing well, and they enjoy a woman's sensuality.” This doesn't mean they expect women to be mere 'eye candy,' though. To the contrary, explains Carol: “French culture appreciates both the sensual and the intellectual."
More than a tradition, it's a habit and even a reflex. Of Latin origin, the greeting kissing persists in countries where the culture of contact dominates, and this culture is deeply rooted in France. The French still greet each other by touching each other, kissing or shaking hands.
The French very rarely hug. In France, hugs are not a part of daily life. Unlike Americans, the French do not use hugging as a greeting. Instead, they kiss cheeks (faire la bise) informally and shake hands in formal settings.
It's something most French people engage in at least once or twice a day, whether with family or friends, or with colleagues. But despite being a part of everyday life in France, la bise can be complicated. Let's talk about all things bise, and learn more about kissing in French in general.