J'ai envie de te gifler avec un poisson
The English phrase "I want to slap you in the head with a fish" is translated into French as J'ai envie de te gifler avec un poisson.
This expression is used to say that you feel a sudden urge to hit someone on the head using a fish.
Which one should you use?
The forms vary based on the desired level of formality and the specific way the slap is described. While the default form uses gifler (to slap), other versions use une claque (a slap), une petite tape (a little tap) or une baffe (a smack).
Did you know?
- The term envie in your phrase comes from the Latin invidia, which originally meant 'envy' or 'jealousy' rather than a simple 'desire'.
Examples in context
- Mon ami, j'ai très envie de te coller une baffe avec un poisson sur la tête ! Mais bien sûr, tout cela dans la plus grande amitié !My friend, I really feel like giving you a smack with a fish on the head! But of course, it's all in good friendship!
- J'ai tellement envie de te donner un coup de poisson sur la tête !I really want to give you a fish slap on the head!
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are arguing jokingly in a kitchen.
- LucasTu es vraiment ridicule, Emma.You are really ridiculous, Emma.
- EmmaEt alors, Lucas ?So what, Lucas?
- LucasJ'ai envie de te gifler avec un poisson !I want to slap you in the head with a fish!
- EmmaEssaie seulement !Just try it!
