How to Say “Crazy Girl” in French

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fille folle
The English phrase "crazy girl" is translated into French as fille folle.

Which one should you use?

Fille dingue and fille cinglée are informal ways to refer to a crazy girl, whereas fille déjantée is a colloquial option.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Québec, the colloquial expression fille frappadingue is used to say "crazy girl".

Did you know?

  • The word déjantée in the phrase fille déjantée literally translates to 'off the rim'. It refers to a bicycle tire that has come off its metal rim, implying the person has 'lost their grip' on reality.
  • The word cinglée comes from the verb cingler, meaning to lash or strike, suggesting the person was 'struck' crazy.
  • The word fille can be used as a slang term for a prostitute, derived from euphemisms like fille de joie or 'girl of joy'.

Examples in context

  • J'ai rencontré une fille dingue hier soir. Elle dansait sur les tables!
    I met a crazy girl last night. She was dancing on the tables!
  • Quelle fille folle !
    What a crazy girl!

Example conversation

Hugo and Manon are talking about a daring friend.

  1. Hugo

    Elle a sauté du pont !
    She jumped off the bridge!
  2. Manon

    C'est une fille folle.
    She is a crazy girl.
  3. Hugo

    C'est vraiment dangereux.
    It is really dangerous.
  4. Manon

    Oui, elle est complètement folle.
    Yes, she is completely crazy.

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