bla, bla, bla
The English phrase "blah blah blah" is expressed in French as bla, bla, bla.
bla, bla, bla is used as a stand-in for trivial, obvious or boring content. It serves to dismiss or summarize a long, tedious or predictable speech or a set of instructions.
Meaning: a stand-in for trivial, obvious, or boring content (intj)
Did you know?
- The French have a dedicated ride-sharing service called BlaBlaCar, using the word to evoke the friendly conversation that happens between strangers in a car.
- You may encounter the verb blablaoter, which is a playful, slightly derogatory way to say 'to chatter' or 'to babble' aimlessly.
- The word blabla is often used by French speakers to describe the deceptive rhetoric of politicians, implying a lack of concrete action.
Examples in context
- Il a dit bla, bla, bla et il est parti.He said blah, blah, blah and then he left.
- On m'a expliqué les règles, bla, bla, bla.They explained the rules to me, blah, blah, blah.
- Elle ne fait que bla, bla, bla toute la journée.She does nothing but blah, blah, blah all day.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a boring lecture they attended.
- GabrielLe professeur a parlé de bla, bla, bla pendant une heure.The professor talked about blah, blah, blah for an hour.
- ChloéC'était vraiment ennuyeux, non ?It was really boring, wasn't it?
- GabrielOui, c'était juste du bla, bla, bla sans intérêt.Yes, it was just interestless blah, blah, blah.
- ChloéJe suis contente que ce soit fini.I am glad it is over.
