soûl
male, informal
The everyday word for "drunk" is soûl for a man and soûle for a woman. The more formal ivre is also understood.
Meaning: under the influence of alcohol (adjective)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| soûl | male, informal |
| ivre | formal |
| soûle | female |
You say Il est soûl or Elle est soûle. In Louisiana the word is often written saoul, which is an accepted older spelling.
How do you pronounce it?
The word sounds like "soo", and with the feminine soûle it becomes "sool".
Did you know?
- Mamou, Louisiana, is known for its Saturday morning live French music broadcasts at a local bar.
Examples in context
- Il est soûl comme un cochon.He is drunk as a pig.
- Elle est soûle après la fête.She is drunk after the party.
- Ne conduis pas, t'es ivre.Do not drive, you are drunk.
Example conversation
Marc takes the keys from his friend Henri after a dance at a hall in Mamou.
- MarcHenri, donne-moi les clés.Henri, give me the keys.
- HenriPourquoi? Je suis correct.Why? I am fine.
- MarcTu es soûl. Je vais te ramener.You are drunk. I will take you home.
