French Phrases

interjection used to express admiration, excitement, or surprise

• The elegant ballroom was adorned with beautiful chandeliers, creating an atmosphere of ooh la la.
• When she walked into the room, everyone turned and whispered 'ooh la la'.
• Check out that new sports car, ooh la la!
• Her cooking skills are top-notch, every dish she makes is pure ooh la la.

noun a farewell or goodbye

interjection used to express farewell or goodbye

• As the evening drew to a close, the guests bid their adieux to the host and hostess.
• After the party, we all said our adieux and headed home.
• Let's bounce before we have to say our adieux.
• The end of summer felt like saying adieux to an old friend.

noun A French term meaning love affair or romantic relationship.

• Their affaire d'amour was the talk of high society.
• Their love affair was the talk of the town.
• Their fling was the gossip of the group.
• Their affair of the heart was the subject of much speculation.

noun a French term meaning 'affair of honor' or 'duel', typically referring to a formal combat between two people to settle a dispute

• The two gentlemen decided to settle their dispute with an affaire d'honneur.
• The guys were old school, so they went for an affaire d'honneur to sort things out.
• Those dudes were so mad at each other, they went for an affaire d'honneur.
• Their debate turned into an affaire d'honneur, with each side fiercely defending their position.

noun a French term meaning 'love affairs'

• The scandalous affaires d'amour of the royal family were kept hidden from the public eye.
• I heard she's been caught up in some affaires d'amour drama lately.
• I can't keep up with all the affaires d'amour going on in this town.
• His paintings often depict the complexities of affaires d'amour in a subtle yet profound way.