bla-bla-bla
The phrase bla-bla-bla in French is used to represent the English expression "bla bla bla".
It is equivalent to the French expression parler pour ne rien dire, which means to speak for nothing or to talk about nothing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, speakers might use the phrase jaser pour rien dire instead of parler pour ne rien dire.
Did you know?
- While bla bla bla mimics speech, French speakers often use the phrase palaver to describe a long, tedious or empty discussion. This word entered French via Portuguese and is related to the word for 'talk' in several West African languages.
- French speakers sometimes use the term verbiage to describe the professional or academic version of bla bla bla. It refers to an excess of words that adds no real meaning to a text.
- In French, the word blabla can be used as a noun to describe the empty chatter itself. For example, one might say C'est du blabla to dismiss someone's words as mere nonsense or lies.
Examples in context
- Les politiciens ont tendance à radoter lors des campagnes électorales.Politicians tend to blabber during election campaigns.
- Il m'a dit bla-bla-bla et puis il est parti.He told me blah-blah-blah and then he left.
- Arrête avec ton bla-bla-bla et travaille.Stop with your blah-blah-blah and work.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are talking about a long, boring speech.
- LucasLe directeur a fait un long discours.The director gave a long speech.
- ManonJuste du bla-bla-bla, comme d'habitude.Just blah-blah-blah, as usual.
- LucasTu as raison, Manon, c'était très ennuyeux.You are right, Manon, it was very boring.
- ManonAllez, on va déjeuner !Come on, let's go eat lunch!
