Whopper
The English phrase "whopper" is used in French as Whopper to refer to something remarkably large.
In French, Whopper refers to something remarkably large. In fast food restaurants like Burger King, it is common to use the original term Whopper.
Meaning: something remarkably large (noun)
Did you know?
- When referring to a 'whopper' of a mistake, French speakers might use une boulette, which means 'a little ball', ironically using a small word for a huge error.
- To describe a 'whopper' of a lie, French speakers frequently use the colloquial term un gros mytho.
- In France, le Whopper is categorized as a 'marketing loanword', meaning it exists in the language solely because of a brand.
Example conversation
Hugo and Manon are looking at a huge cake.
- HugoRegarde ce gâteau, Manon !Look at this cake, Manon!
- ManonC'est un Whopper, n'est-ce pas ?It's a whopper, isn't it?
- HugoOui, il est énorme.Yes, it is huge.
- ManonOn ne pourra pas tout manger.We won't be able to eat it all.
