It is funny to see these expressions elevated like this. I live in France and I am French, even for me some are so weird sometimes, but quite funny. Some even that I have never spoken and it is a good thing.
It is for many a visual and intellectual play of words. A catchy and intentional (provocation) association to capture attention
Every language has its quirky sayings. I'm trying to track down 'so much thunder for a little omlette' after a monk who broke Lent and the monastry was struck by lightning. French or possibly Spanish.
OK, I had to go ona little search for the ass-lining noodles. I think perhaps it refers back to the extravagance of "noodle-like" decoration. Even his ass is lined with noodles! (Like say...ummm...a golden toilet?!)
Arts décoratifs ; en apposition : style nouille loc. nom. masc. « élément ornemental de l'art nouveau (péjoratif) ». Attesté depuis 1931 (Morand, 1900, page 235 : Au style‑nouille en architecture et en littérature correspond la morale‑nouille). Première attestation dans la lexicographie : 1970 (Robert1, Suppl. : Loc. fam. (Plaisant.). Style nouilles [sic] : style décoratif à la mode vers 1900 et après (modern style), caractérisé par une décoration (végétale, etc.) de formes longues et flexibles). -
This is hysterical: To have your ass edged with noodles! And the visual of one’s ass wedged with noodles makes it difficult to tie in the extreme luck, but the idea is making my Thursday! 😎
Pas loin de Beziers. On habite sur un bateau sur le Canal du Midi dans un petit port de plaisance qui s'apelle LeSomail. Super jolie mais touristique pendant l'été.
I do like the sound of French. I was lucky as I was brought up in French speaking Switzerland and have lived in France for 30 years. But I prefer the musicak sound of Italian!
I love these!! I am a member of a team (what kind & where of no importance) but our computer guy is French. We are friend-ish. This has given us more conversation than anything in the almost 7 years we have known each other!! Thank you!! 😊
What a great compilation, Remy. I've only ever heard "Pisser dans un violon" et "Faut pas pousser mémé dans les orties” but not in a long time. Looking forward to learning more quirky expressions!
It is funny to see these expressions elevated like this. I live in France and I am French, even for me some are so weird sometimes, but quite funny. Some even that I have never spoken and it is a good thing.
It is for many a visual and intellectual play of words. A catchy and intentional (provocation) association to capture attention
I will look out for your next batch ✨️
" C'est bien ficelé tout ça "
Salut!
Salut !
If you like play of words check out my French Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/penseespassivolatiles?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=anzvh
I will resume writing there next year.
We could do a fun collaboration with these plays of words expressing more than the ears can grasp, what do you think?
" Pas d'obligation, juste une proposition 100% en français ".
Sure we can do
Every language has its quirky sayings. I'm trying to track down 'so much thunder for a little omlette' after a monk who broke Lent and the monastry was struck by lightning. French or possibly Spanish.
I definitely never heard this in French!
I love that you raise the salient point, that there had to be a time when throwing granny into the nettles was a known activity!
I mean for this to become an expression one has to assume...
Fabulous! So sorry for poor Granny though!
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I love how language develops, these are so great. Thank you for sharing.
OK, I had to go ona little search for the ass-lining noodles. I think perhaps it refers back to the extravagance of "noodle-like" decoration. Even his ass is lined with noodles! (Like say...ummm...a golden toilet?!)
Arts décoratifs ; en apposition : style nouille loc. nom. masc. « élément ornemental de l'art nouveau (péjoratif) ». Attesté depuis 1931 (Morand, 1900, page 235 : Au style‑nouille en architecture et en littérature correspond la morale‑nouille). Première attestation dans la lexicographie : 1970 (Robert1, Suppl. : Loc. fam. (Plaisant.). Style nouilles [sic] : style décoratif à la mode vers 1900 et après (modern style), caractérisé par une décoration (végétale, etc.) de formes longues et flexibles). -
How interesting. This is what I've found: https://www.lalanguefrancaise.com/expressions/avoir-le-cul-borde-de-nouilles#definition-de-avoir-le-cul-borde-de-nouilles
This is hysterical: To have your ass edged with noodles! And the visual of one’s ass wedged with noodles makes it difficult to tie in the extreme luck, but the idea is making my Thursday! 😎
lol
I am buying a lottery ticket because I am dying to have my narrow ass wedged with noodles!
“Why the duck violence, I’m not sure” 😂
Thanks for the delight with my coffee!
lol
Yes! All of these! Thank you!! Ce Substack est le pied!!!
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Great stuff for anyone living in France (like me)!
Dans quel coin?
Pas loin de Beziers. On habite sur un bateau sur le Canal du Midi dans un petit port de plaisance qui s'apelle LeSomail. Super jolie mais touristique pendant l'été.
I do like the sound of French. I was lucky as I was brought up in French speaking Switzerland and have lived in France for 30 years. But I prefer the musicak sound of Italian!
These are truly weird! Thanks, Remy. This is a fun read. :)
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I love these!! I am a member of a team (what kind & where of no importance) but our computer guy is French. We are friend-ish. This has given us more conversation than anything in the almost 7 years we have known each other!! Thank you!! 😊
haha, I'm glad it helped
What a great compilation, Remy. I've only ever heard "Pisser dans un violon" et "Faut pas pousser mémé dans les orties” but not in a long time. Looking forward to learning more quirky expressions!
I’m puzzled on the noodles, maybe it’s like a springy thing!
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These are so funny even though I only know bonjour and merci.
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