100 french canadian expressions you might hear at my family gathering Flashcards

1
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C’est ben l’fun!

A

It’s a lot of fun!

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Tu fais quoi, là?

A

What are you doing right now?

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Ben voyons donc!

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Oh, come on! (expression of disbelief or surprise)

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4
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C’est pas grave!

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It’s not a big deal!

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5
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T’es ben chanceux!

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You’re so lucky!

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J’ai de la misère avec ça

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I’m having trouble with that.

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C’est pas le bout du monde

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It’s not the end of the world.

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8
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T’as-tu faim?

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Are you hungry?

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On va manger ben, là!

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We’re going to eat well here!

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10
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Tant mieux!

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Good for you! (used when something turns out well)

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11
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Mets-en!

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You bet! (a very strong “yes” or “definitely”)

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12
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Ah ben, coudonc!

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Oh wow, really? (expression of surprise)

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13
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T’es ben fâché!

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You’re really angry!

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14
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Fait que

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So, therefore (used like “so” or “then”)

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15
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Vas-tu me faire ça, toi?

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Are you really going to do that? (expression of surprise or disbelief)

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16
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Avoir un coup de cœur

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To fall in love with something (can be used for anything, not just people)

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17
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Ça va ben aller

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It’s going to be fine! (reassuring phrase)

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18
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On va-tu aller là?

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Are we going there? (familiar, used when asking about plans)

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19
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Je suis poigné

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I’m stuck, can’t get out of this situation

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20
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Ça fait du bien!

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That feels good!

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21
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Sors-toi de là!

A

Get out of there! (often used playfully)

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22
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Écoute bien ça

A

Listen to this carefully!

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23
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Tu m’énerves!

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You’re getting on my nerves!

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24
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C’est chill!

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It’s cool, relaxed, easygoing.

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25
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C’est capoté!

A

It’s amazing, over the top!

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26
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Faut pas capoter!

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Don’t freak out! (don’t get overly stressed)

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27
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C’est une vraie affaire

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It’s a real deal, very serious or significant (used seriously or sarcastically)

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28
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T’es-tu correct?

A

Are you okay?

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29
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Pas en tout!

A

Not at all!

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30
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Mange pas trop vite!

A

Don’t eat too fast!

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31
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J’ai une claque

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I’m tired, exhausted (literally “I’ve got a slap”)

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32
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C’est pas un p’tit peu!

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It’s a lot! (often used when something is more than expected)

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33
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Là, tu me perds

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You’re losing me, I don’t get it anymore

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34
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On y va à l’aveuglette

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We’re going in blind (no plans or idea where we’re going)

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35
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Tu vas-tu t’arrêter de chialer?

A

Are you going to stop whining?

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36
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Ça c’est ben important

A

That’s very important!

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37
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Ben là, ça suffit!

A

Alright, that’s enough!

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38
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Laisse-moi faire!

A

Let me do it!

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39
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On s’en fout

A

We don’t care, doesn’t matter (can be harsh depending on tone)

40
Q

C’est ben tannant!

A

It’s so annoying! (can be used for a situation or person)

41
Q

Oublie ça!

A

Forget it!

42
Q

C’est pas mal beau, ça!

A

That’s pretty nice! (used to describe something good or beautiful)

43
Q

C’est pas pire

A

It’s not bad (often used to say something is okay or decent)

44
Q

T’es-tu prêt à m’aider?

A

Are you ready to help me?

45
Q

Fait ben attention

A

Be really careful! (used in a warning sense)

46
Q

C’est pas mal ben correct

A

It’s pretty good, alright

47
Q

Va-t’en, là!

A

Go away!

48
Q

Pas de problème!

A

No problem!

49
Q

C’est du bon sens!

A

That’s common sense!

50
Q

Ben là, c’est assez!

A

Alright, that’s enough! (Used to stop something or signal frustration)

51
Q

C’est vraiment de la marde

A

This is really bad (used to describe something poorly done or disappointing)

52
Q

Y’a rien là!

A

It’s no big deal, it’s nothing!

53
Q

Faire le party

A

To party, have a good time

54
Q

Ben ça dépend

A

Well, it depends.

55
Q

T’es ben bright

A

You’re so clever (can be sarcastic or genuine depending on tone)

56
Q

C’est pas mon genre

A

That’s not my thing (referring to preferences or style)

57
Q

Ouais, ça te tente-tu?

A

Yeah, do you feel like it?

58
Q

Ça va rouler

A

It’s going to be fine, everything will work out

59
Q

Tu m’énerves avec ça

A

You’re annoying me with that!

60
Q

Chill out!

A

Calm down, relax!

61
Q

C’est dégueulasse

A

It’s disgusting! (refers to something unpleasant or messy)

62
Q

J’ai le goût

A

I feel like it, I want it

63
Q

En tout cas

A

Anyway (used to change subject or wrap up a conversation)

64
Q

C’est à toi de voir

A

It’s up to you, it’s your call

65
Q

C’est ça la vie!

A

That’s life! (used when things don’t go as planned)

66
Q

C’est pas grave, ça

A

It’s no big deal, it’s okay

67
Q

T’es ben ben fatigué

A

You’re really tired

68
Q

C’est une belle bédaine!

A

That’s a nice belly! (often used humorously, especially with kids)

69
Q

Ça fitte pas

A

It doesn’t fit, doesn’t work out

70
Q

T’as ben l’air fatigué

A

You look really tired

71
Q

Je suis pas dans mon assiette

A

I’m not feeling well (literally “I’m not in my plate”)

72
Q

On dirait qu’il y a du monde!

A

It feels crowded (can be used to describe busy situations or crowded spaces)

73
Q

C’est ben bête

A

That’s really silly or foolish

74
Q

J’ai de la misère à suivre

A

I’m having trouble keeping up

75
Q

Ça ne me tente pas pantoute

A

I don’t feel like it at all

76
Q

On se débrouille

A

We’ll manage, we’ll figure it out

77
Q

Faire le ménage

A

To clean up (can also mean to organize or tidy up)

78
Q

T’es trop fort(e)

A

You’re really good at it, you’re too strong (used as praise)

79
Q

Mets-toi à l’aise

A

Make yourself comfortable (literally “put yourself at ease”)

80
Q

Ça c’est de la bonne job!

A

That’s good work, well done!

81
Q

On va ben s’amuser!

A

We’re going to have a good time!

82
Q

C’est dans le tapis

A

It’s going really fast, out of control

83
Q

Ça craint

A

It sucks, it’s bad

84
Q

Ben regarde donc

A

Well, look at that (used to express surprise or disbelief)

85
Q

T’es-tu prêt à partir?

A

Are you ready to go?

86
Q

C’est pas facile à dire

A

It’s not easy to say (used for something difficult to talk about)

87
Q

Ça va faire du bien

A

It’s going to feel good

88
Q

J’ai ben hâte de voir ça!

A

I can’t wait to see that!

89
Q

Faut que j’me réveille

A

I need to wake up, I need to snap out of it

90
Q

Tu m’en donneras des nouvelles

A

You’ll let me know (often used when someone promises to share updates)

91
Q

On se jase tantôt

A

We’ll chat later (informal)

92
Q

Ça passe vite le temps

A

Time goes by fast!

93
Q

C’est d’la merde ça

A

That’s a mess, it’s terrible

94
Q

On va faire un p’tit tour

A

We’ll go for a little walk/spin

95
Q

Y’a des jours comme ça

A

There are days like that (expression for when things go wrong)

96
Q

Ça c’est pas mal hot!

A

That’s really cool, that’s awesome!