regard en coin
The English phrase "side eye" is translated into French as regard en coin.
regard en coin is a way to translate "side eye" and implies a slightly diverted look, often carrying judgment or irony, given subtly to someone. To express the action of giving someone a side eye, it is natural to use the verb jeter (to throw) with the phrase, such as in jeter un regard en coin.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase regard en coin literally means "look in corner", where regard is "look/glance" and en coin means "in/at a corner".
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun regard is masculine, so you use the masculine article un when referring to a single side eye, such as in un regard en coin.
Did you know?
- In French literature, a regard en coin is often used to signal secret complicity or flirtation between characters, not just judgment.
- The word regard comes from the Old French verb 'reguarder', which means to watch over or guard something.
- While regard en coin denotes a side eye, French uses the word regard for both a physical glance and the abstract concept of 'esteem' or 'consideration'.
Examples in context
- Quand j'ai dit que je ne croyais pas à ses excuses, elle m'a lancé un regard de travers.When I said I didn't believe his excuses, she gave me a side eye.
- Il m'a lancé un regard en coin quand je lui ai dit que j'étais en retard pour la réunion.He gave me a side eye when I told him I was late for the meeting.
- Elle m'a lancé un regard en coin.She gave me a side eye.
- Je n'aime pas ce regard en coin.I don't like that side eye.
- Il a jeté un regard en coin à la foule.He threw a side eye toward the crowd.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are talking about a strange friend.
- GabrielAs-tu vu comment il nous regarde ?Did you see how he's looking at us?
- EmmaOui, il nous lance un regard en coin.Yes, he's giving us a side eye.
- GabrielC'est vraiment bizarre.That's really weird.
- EmmaJe pense qu'il est fâché.I think he is angry.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coin, en, regard, CC BY-SA 4.0.
