In French, labial (or labiale in the feminine form) refers to sounds, muscles, or structures involving the lips. In linguistics, it denotes consonants produced using the lips, such as /p/, /b/, /m/, /f/, and /v/. It is also used in anatomical contexts to describe the lips of the mouth or labia.
Dingue means “crazy” or “nuts” – but honestly you can use it for almost anything. It can be used to express a wide range of feelings: amazement, surprise or disbelief. It can also be used to describe situations, for example you could refer to a party as being “dingue”.
Common French terms for "lover" or terms of endearment include mon amour (my love), mon chéri/ma chérie (my darling), mon cœur (my heart/sweetheart), and mon bébé (my baby) for general affection, while more specific, flirty options might be mon beau/ma belle (my handsome/beautiful) or mon trésor (my treasure), but be cautious with terms like mon amant/ma maîtresse, which often imply an affair.
Yes, the French absolutely say "je voudrais" (I would like), especially in polite situations like ordering food or making requests, but natives often use more casual, common alternatives like "je prends" (I'll have/take) or "je vais prendre" (I'm going to have/take) for everyday ordering. While "je veux" (I want) is grammatically correct, it's considered too direct and impolite for most social interactions, making je voudrais a staple for polite requests.
Oui is the French term for yes. Oui is used in English, particularly in America and the United Kingdom, when someone wants to imitate the French, whether in a positive or negative way.
"Je me casse" (pronounced [ʒə mə kɑs, - kas]; French for 'I'm out of here', lit. 'I'm breaking off') is a song by Maltese singer Destiny Chukunyere that represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.
It is just as frequently used between strangers to end an interaction, as it is in family situations. When saying it to someone in formal situations (public places, talking to strangers and professionals) you should add their title: Bonne journée, monsieur.
Sacré bleu is one of several exclamatory French phrases that native speakers never use. Zut alors ! will also draw some eyerolls from native speakers, and even mon dieu ! (my god!) is more common in English headlines about France than in the mouths of the actual French.