Learn top 10 phrases tourists should never use
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Intro |
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| Hi, everyone, I’m Lindsay from FrenchPod101.com. In this video, we’ll be talking about Top 10 Phrases Tourists Should Never Use. Let’s begin! |
| PHRASE 1 |
| [Normal] C'est dégoûtant! [Slow] C'est dégoûtant! |
| "That's disgusting!" |
| Even if you are not a tourist, you should never use this sentence! |
| PHRASE 2 |
| [Normal] Mon pays est meilleur. [Slow] Mon pays est meilleur. |
| "My country is better." |
| This definitely sounds racist, so it's better to avoid it. |
| PHRASE 3 |
| [Normal] Je préfèrerais être chez moi. [Slow] Je préfèrerais être chez moi. |
| "I'd rather be back home." |
| Even if you like traveling, sometimes you'll feel like you'd prefer to be home. However, it's better to keep that thought to yourself! |
| PHRASE 4 |
| [Normal] Ta gueule! [Slow] Ta gueule! |
| "Shut up!" |
| Never say this to anyone, unless it's an intimate friend! |
| PHRASE 5 |
| [Normal] Je ne suis pas très intéressé(e) par votre culture. [Slow] Je ne suis pas très intéressé(e) par votre culture. |
| "I'm not very interested in your culture." |
| This is not offensive, but you'll make a bad impression. |
| PHRASE 6 |
| [Normal] Je n'aime pas rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. [Slow] Je n'aime pas rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. |
| "I don't like meeting new people." |
| Being honest is good, but sometimes you may sound rude! |
| PHRASE 7 |
| [Normal] On n'a qu'à aller manger à Mac Donald's. [Slow] On n'a qu'à aller manger à Mac Donald's. |
| "Let's just eat at McDonald's." |
| French food culture is rich and people are proud of it, so avoid saying such a thing if you don’t want to hurt your French friends’ feelings! |
| PHRASE 8 |
| [Normal] Je m'en fous! [Slow] Je m'en fous! |
| "Boring!" |
| This is a strong expression and it's not only about boredom, it also means that you couldn't care less. In certain situations, this would be extremely offensive! |
| PHRASE 9 |
| [Normal] Ca a un goût affreux. [Slow] Ca a un goût affreux. |
| "This tastes awful." |
| If you can't avoid saying this, at least try smiling while you say it! |
| PHRASE 10 |
| [Normal] Je vais passer la journée à l'hôtel. [Slow] Je vais passer la journée à l'hôtel. |
| "I'm going to spend the day in the hotel." |
| People are not likely to get upset if you say this, but you won't look smart... |
| PHRASE 11 |
| [Normal] C'est stupide. [Slow] C'est stupide. |
| "This is stupid." |
| Even if you think this, you should never say it out loud! |
| PHRASE 12 |
| [Normal] Vous êtes tous des barbares. [Slow] Vous êtes tous des barbares. |
| "You people are uncivilized." |
| If you want to argue and fight with French people, that's all you have to say! |
Outro |
| Okay, that's all for this lesson. Which phrase do you like the most? Leave us a comment letting us know. And we'll see you next time! |
| À bientôt! |
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