sans filtre
In French, the phrase for "no filter" is sans filtre.
The phrase sans filtre is used both to describe a person's blunt communication style and to describe content (like a photo) that has not been digitally altered.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "without filter", where sans means "without" and filtre means "filter".
Which one should you use?
While sans filtre is the standard term, Pas de filtre is an informal way to say "no filter". If you want to emphasize the absence of modifications or alterations, you can use the formal phrase Sans retouche. For a more idiomatic, informal way to describe someone who is being brutally honest or frank, use À brut de décoffrage.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression À brut de décoffrage is used particularly in France.
Did you know?
- In French politics, speaking sans filtre is the direct opposite of langue de bois, which literally translates to 'wooden language'.
- While sans filtre is common for photos, the term sans retouche is a specific legal requirement in French advertising to certify a model's body has not been altered.
- If you want to describe someone who is being brutally honest, you might use the idiom À brut de décoffrage. This phrase actually evokes the image of someone or something being stripped of its outer mold or casing, much like raw construction material.
Examples in context
- Les résultats de cette enquête ont été publiés sans filtre pour refléter la réalité.The survey results have been published without filter to reflect reality.
- Cette photo est belle sans retouche !This photo is beautiful without retouching!
- Voilà la vérité, pas de filtre !Here's the truth, no filter!
- J'ai été surpris par sa réponse, elle m'a parlé à brut de décoffrage .I was surprised by her response, she spoke to me without any filter.
- Il parle toujours sans filtre.He always speaks without a filter.
- Elle parle toujours sans filtre.She always speaks without a filter.
- Il est très honnête, il est sans filtre.He is very honest, he has no filter.
- Tu es vraiment sans filtre, dis donc !You really have no filter, wow!
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a blunt coworker at a cafe.
- NathanMarc est vraiment sans filtre avec tout le monde.Marc really has no filter with everyone.
- ChloéC'est vrai, il dit toujours ce qu'il pense.It's true, he always says what he thinks.
- NathanParfois, c'est un peu difficile à entendre.Sometimes, it is a bit hard to hear.
- ChloéOui, mais au moins, on sait ce qu'il pense.Yes, but at least we know what he thinks.
