14 mistakes you’ll probably make when learning French – but who cares? It’s all part of the fun 🙂
Baiser
The awkward moment when you confuse a kiss for a F***. Next time say bisou
Chatte
That strange look when it seems the conversation has moved beyond your cute kitten. Next time use the generic masculine «chat».Â
Beau cul
You’re at the boulangerie and mispronounce beaucoup and inadvertently compliment the owner’s behind. Next time practice and you’ll get this one right
Tu es bonne
The moment you’ve overstepped the compliment boundary. Next time say Tu es douée.
Il suce
You try to explain that a footballer sucks but get It all wrong. Next time say Il est nul.
Je suis excité
You have a date coming up. instead of saying you’re excited to see them, you announce that you’re horny (and supposedly ready). Next time say J’ai hâte d’y être
Je suis chaude
You announce to everyone in the office you’re turning on the A/C because you’re hot. Next time say J’ai chaud.
M’a  introduit
When you explain that a mutual friend has inserted Into you. Instead of introduced you. Next time say M’a Présenté
Préservative
The moment you ask for food without preservatives but accidentally ask without condoms. Next time Conservateurs
Cochonne
Love Chinese food? it’s only normal to explain you eat like a pig… but you didn’t understand that Cochonne means someone who loves sex. Next time say Je me suis gavĂ©e comme une oie.
Connard
When you accidently ask the waiter if they have jerk on the menu instead of duck. Next time say Canard
J’ai envie de toi
When you want to tell a friend you’re envious of them but accidently declare your desire to sleep with them. Next time say Tu as de la chance.
Je suis plein(e)
During the first meal with your in-laws, you’re asked if you’d like another serving, to which you announce to the whole family that you’re pregnant. Next time say Je n’ai plus faim.
Oui j’ai bien joui
You’ve Just returned from holiday and returned back to the office, your French manager asks if you enjoyed the visit, to which you enthusiastically inform them you had an orgasm. Oops. Next time say Oui je me suis bien amusé.
A special thank you to French teacher and founder of LaLangue Paris Sandrine Durand for helping us put this infographic together.
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