je parie
The English phrase "I bet" can be translated into French as je parie.
je parie is used to express confidence that something is true or will happen.
Which one should you use?
In English, "I bet" can often stand alone as a complete response to a statement. In French, je parie usually requires a following clause to sound natural.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
je parie is grammatically correct, but it is often used in a colloquial sense in spoken French to express a strong hunch.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using this expression, the phrase je parie que (I bet that) is typically used before a subordinate clause.
Did you know?
- While je parie is the literal translation, French speakers often use tu m'étonnes to mean 'I bet' or 'you're telling me' in response to a statement. Literally, it means 'you surprise me', but it is used sarcastically to show complete agreement.
- While je parie is the direct translation, many French speakers will use the slangy je parie mon cul to say 'I'll bet my ass' when they are extremely certain.
- French has a specific expression parier sur un cheval fou which means to bet on a 'crazy horse'. It is used idiomatically to describe taking a gamble on a person or project that others believe is doomed to fail.
Examples in context
- Je parie que ça marche.I bet it works.This example shows how to express a bet regarding whether something works using je parie.Tatoeba #7414668 by lbdx, translation #3818442 by CK
- Je parie que tu as faim.I bet you're hungry.This example uses je parie to express a bet about someone's hunger.Tatoeba #2297131 by sacredceltic, translation #2294114 by CK
- Je parie que tu as raison.I bet you're right.This example demonstrates using je parie to express confidence that someone is right.Tatoeba #2297119 by sacredceltic, translation #2294115 by CK
- Je parie que tu vas réussir ton examen.I bet you will succeed in your exam.
- J'parie qu'ils vont arriver en retard à la fête.I bet they're going to arrive late to the party.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are waiting for a friend to arrive.
- GabrielJe parie qu'il sera en retard.I bet he will be late.
- ManonCe n'est pas vrai, il est ponctuel.That's not true, he is punctual.
- GabrielRegarde, il n'est toujours pas là.Look, he is still not here.
- ManonBon, tu as gagné ton pari.Well, you won your bet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
