Useful French Phrases for those travelling to Paris
A few handy phrases to learn before Le big kick-off…
Allemagne dix points - "such is life"
Au contraire - "hang on a minute"
Au revoir - French for "Hello"
Boeuf a la mode - "You win some, you lose some"
Bon Appetit - "I hope you choke on the potatoes"
Bonjour - French for "Goodbye"
Bonnet de douche - Impressive.
Chambourcy Nouveau! - "NOW it all makes sense!"
Chateauneuf du Pape! - “Oh Sh*t!”
Creme de la menthe - The very best
Fabrique Belgique - I agree or approve
Fromage Frais! - Eureka! (when the penny has dropped)
Menage a Trois! - An exclamation of suprise
Oeuf sur la plat- Clear cut
Plume de ma Tante!- "Gordon Bennett!"
Pot Pourri! - "I don't believe it!"
Tel Aviv - "Such is life".
Tete de veau- "Every one’s a winner".
Tete-a-tete - A head to head meeting with drug barons.
Tres bien ensemble - to possess a sense of occasion
Vive la France! - what you say with respect to the American national anthem.
Voila! - The French say it after T-cutting a square inch of the Capri Ghia, it's a way of encouraging Rodney to finish the rest of the car off.
