Talk Dirty French: Beyond Merde: The Curses, Slang, and Street Lingo You Need to Know When You Speak Francais - Paperback

Learn Authentic French Slang and Street Language

Let's be sérieux! Can't quite come up with the right French quip or four-letter word? With Talk Dirty: French, you'll be able to put your (middle) finger on it. Each entry provides an individual foreign gem, a useful French sentence employing the word, the expression's English counterpart, and its literal translation.

What's Inside This French Phrase Book

This bilingual reference guide goes beyond basic French textbooks to teach you the colloquial language actually spoken on the streets of Paris and throughout France. Each entry is structured to provide complete understanding:

• The French slang term or curse word
• A practical French sentence using the expression in context
• The English equivalent meaning
• A literal word-for-word translation

Example Entry from the Book

Les couilles: the balls

French Expression: Je l'ai avertie-elle ne m'a pas écoute alors maintenant je m'en bats les couilles.

Translation: I warned her--she didn't listen to me so now I'm washing my hands of it.

Literal Translation: I warned her--she didn't listen to me so now I'm flapping my balls of it.

Who This Book Is For

Whether you're a native-speaker, world traveler, or just looking to tell off those brash Parisians, these naughty words and risqué slang will surely give your tongue a French twist. Perfect for intermediate and advanced French learners who want to understand authentic spoken French beyond what's taught in traditional language courses.

Published by Adams Media Corporation

This paperback edition features comprehensive coverage of French curse words, slang expressions, and street lingo that you won't find in standard French-English dictionaries. The format makes it easy to look up expressions quickly and understand both their practical usage and literal meanings.