Useful Expressions Flashcards
(28 cards)
I just can’t believe it.
Je n’en reviens pas.
“I have no idea.”
Tu me pose une colle.
The client stood me up.
Le client m’a posé un lapin.
That works for me. (2)
Ça marche.
Ça roule.
It costs a lot (an arm and a leg).
Il coute un bras.
It’s super cold.
Il fait un froid de canard.
He was super happy.
Il était aux anges.
That is nonsense! (said when you strongly disagree with someone)
C’est n’importe quoi!
It was really a nightmare! (to describe something really annoying or difficult)
C’était la galère!
It was an amazing or exceptional thing! (can be + or -)
C’était un truc de ouf!
You need to let it go.
Tu dois laisser tomber.
Il faut laisser tomber.
Are you up for it (2)
Ça te dit?
T’es chaud? (fam)
Totally!
Carrément
I need to think about it.
Faut voir.
Sure thing!
Grave!
I’ll get back to you.
Je reviens vers toi.
It’s a mess!
C’est le bordel.
That sucks/it’s crap. (3)
C’est nul.
C’est naze.
C’est pourri.
That’s annoying me/pissing me off.
Ça me saoule.
I can’t do it anymore.
Je n’en peux plus.
I’m taking off. (3)
Je file.
Je me casse. (I’m outta here)
Je me barre.
I’m tearing myself away (gotta leave but don’t really want to)
Je m’arrache.
