10 French expressions to speak like a native (part 2)

Today, we are going to explore some commonly used French expressions in everyday conversations. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced French speaker, these expressions will help you enrich your vocabulary and speak like a true French person.

Our selection of expressions

Je m'en fous

I don't care

Alternatives: Peu importe - Ça m'est égal - Je m'en moque

Il peut faire ce qu'il veut, je m'en fous.

A familiar way to say that something doesn't matter to you.

Ça craint

That sucks

Alternatives: C'est risqué - Ce n'est pas bien - C'est mauvais

Arriver en retard au mariage ? Ça craint.

Used to express that a situation is problematic or risky.

J'ai rien capté

I didn't get anything

Alternatives: Je n'ai rien compris - Je suis perdu - Ça m'échappe

Il a parlé trop vite, j'ai rien capté.

Used to express that one didn't understand something.

Se planter

to mess up

Alternatives: Faire une erreur - Échouer - Se tromper

Je me suis planté à mon examen de maths.

This expression is used when someone has made a mistake or failed at something.

C'est dingue !

That's crazy!

Alternatives: C'est incroyable - C'est fou - C'est ouf

Cette circulation, c'est dingue !

Used to express surprise or something amazing.

Je suis crevé !

I am exhausted!

Alternatives: Je suis fatigué - Je suis épuisé - Je suis mort

Après cette longue journée, je suis crevé !

This expression is used to express extreme tiredness.

Ça passe

It's okay

Alternatives: C'est acceptable - C'est correct - Ça va

Ce burger, ça passe.

Used to express that something is acceptable, though not perfect.

J'avoue

I admit

Alternatives: Je suis d'accord - Tu as raison - Je reconnais

J'avoue, c'était vraiment cher.

Used to admit or acknowledge something.

Ça va le faire

It's going to work

Alternatives: Ça va aller - Ça va marcher - Ça va fonctionner

Ne t'inquiète pas, ça va le faire.

Used to express confidence that a situation will work out fine.

J'en ai marre

I've had enough

Alternatives: J'en ai assez - Je suis fatigué de ça - Ça suffit

J'en ai marre de ce temps pluvieux !

This phrase expresses frustration or being fed up.

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Conclusion

You are now equipped with some of the most familiar French expressions! Use them to enhance your conversations and better understand everyday language. Learning these expressions also brings you closer to how French people express themselves on a daily basis.

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Keep practicing these expressions to use them naturally in conversation! See you soon, and good luck with your learning journey!