Débordé (Overwhelmed)
The French Word of the Day is débordé, meaning “overwhelmed” or “swamped.” Learn how to use this common adjective in everyday French conversations with clear examples.
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Ça caille (It’s freezing out)
Today’s lesson examines the useful informal expression ça caille, which means “it’s freezing out” and “it’s really cold”. The verb cailler means both “to be freezing” and “to curdle”. ça caille It’s freezing out, it’s really cold Pronunciation: [sa kaj]
Défi (Challenge)
The French Word of the Day is défi, meaning “challenge” or “dare.” Learn how to use this common noun in French with clear examples and pronunciation tips.
Bordel meaning in French, pronunciation & examples
Learn what bordel means in French, how it is used to describe a mess or chaotic situation, and why it is considered very informal.
Aborder (To Approach, to tackle)
Today’s French word of the day is the regular -ER verb aborder, which means to approach (a subject or person), to reach or land on (a place), and to come up to someone or something.