garçon blanc
The English phrase "white boy" is translated into French as garçon blanc.
The phrase refers to a boy or a young man with white skin.
Which one should you use?
Gars blanc is an informal term, and Mec blanc is a slang expression.
Did you know?
- The word garçon shares an unexpected history with the English word 'wretch'. Both stem from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'exile' or 'outcast', referring to a low-status person.
- In a traditional French café, calling a waiter garçon is now often considered rude or outdated. It is better to use monsieur to be polite.
- While blanc means 'white', it is also used in French to describe a 'blank' space or a gap in a conversation, much like the English word 'blank'.
Examples in context
- Ce mec blanc est mon meilleur ami.This white guy is my best friend.
- Je sors avec un gars blanc .I'm dating a white dude.
- Le garçon blanc joue au parc.The white boy is playing in the park.
- Je vois un garçon blanc là-bas.I see a white boy over there.
- Ce garçon blanc est très poli.This white boy is very polite.
Example conversation
Léa is describing a new student to Lucas.
- LéaTu as vu le nouveau ? C'est un garçon blanc.Did you see the new student? He is a white boy.
- LucasNon, je ne l'ai pas encore vu.No, I haven't seen him yet.
- LéaIl est assis là-bas avec son livre.He is sitting over there with his book.
- LucasD'accord, je vais aller lui parler.Okay, I'm going to go talk to him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries blanc, garçon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
