French

The French phrase canon is an informal way to say ‘hot stuff’ when referring to a person.

The phrase “can I have a menu” in French is puis-je avoir un menu ?

The English phrase “point guard” is meneur in French. In a basketball context, meneur is used to refer to a ballhandling guard.

The English word “invitation” is translated into French as invitation.

The English phrase ‘home phone’ is translated into French as téléphone fixe.

The English phrase ’empty nest’ is translated into French as nid vide. The term nid vide refers to a home or family where the children have moved away.

The English phrase ‘what are you doing now?’ is translated into French as que fais-tu maintenant ?

The English phrase “you’re funny” can be translated into French as tu es drôle.

The English phrase sand castles is translated into French as châteaux de sable.

In casual French, “thank you” is often Merci, c’est sympa, meaning “thanks, that is nice”. Merci à toi thanks someone back.