Expressions

Question 1

Cogne des clous

Answer 1

To nod off; to fall asleep unintentionally.

Question 2

Être vite sur ses patins

Answer 2

To be quick-witted, sharp, or efficient.

Question 3

Avoir tout un mal de bloc

Answer 3

To have writer’s block or trouble concentrating.

Question 4

Beurrer épais

Answer 4

To exaggerate or overdo something.

Question 5

Être aux oiseaux

Answer 5

To be extremely happy.

Question 6

Mets-en!

Answer 6

You bet! / Definitely! / For sure!

Question 7

Avoir la jasette

Answer 7

To be very talkative.

Question 8

Avoir l’air bête

Answer 8

To look unfriendly, grumpy, or unpleasant.

Question 9

Attache ta tuque!

Answer 9

Get ready! / Brace yourself!

Question 10

Dormir sur la switch

Answer 10

To be inattentive, distracted, or not paying attention.

Question 11

Prendre ça cool

Answer 11

To relax or take it easy.

Question 12

Avoir un kick sur quelqu’un

Answer 12

To have a crush on someone.

Question 13

Être poche

Answer 13

To be bad at something / to suck.

Question 14

C’est poche

Answer 14

That’s unfortunate / That sucks.

Question 15

J’ai déjà vu neiger

Answer 15

I’ve seen it all before / I’m not naive.

Question 16

Y avoir du monde à la messe

Answer 16

There were a lot of people / It was crowded.

Question 17

Péter sa coche

Answer 17

To lose one’s temper / freak out.

Question 18

Niaiser avec la puck

Answer 18

To waste time / fool around instead of working.

Question 19

Ton char fait dur

Answer 19

Your car looks rough / in bad shape.

Question 20

Coup de cœur

Answer 20

A favorite / a big personal favorite.

Question 21

Sur la coche

Answer 21

Excellent / perfect / spot-on.

Question 22

Avoir la chienne

Answer 22

To be scared / terrified.

Question 23

Être à côté de la track

Answer 23

To be completely off / mistaken / confused.

Question 24

Avoir de la misère à…

Answer 24

To have difficulty doing something.

Question 25

C’est au bout!

Answer 25

That’s amazing / awesome!

Question 26

Faire un bout

Answer 26

To go for a while / to go a distance.

Question 27

Ça fait un bout

Answer 27

It’s been a while.

Question 28

Passer la nuit sur la corde à linge

Answer 28

To stay up all night / not sleep at all.

Question 29

Passer un sapin à quelqu’un

Answer 29

To trick or deceive someone.

Question 30

Écrire comme du monde

Answer 30

To write properly / neatly.

Question 31

Avoir le motton

Answer 31

To have a lump in your throat / feel emotional or nauseous.

Question 32

Avoir les mains pleines de pouces

Answer 32

To be clumsy.

Question 33

Ben voyons donc!

Answer 33

Come on! / You’re kidding! / No way!

Question 34

Pogner les nerfs

Answer 34

To get angry / lose patience.

Question 35

Être dans les patates

Answer 35

To be wrong / completely off.

Question 36

Se péter les bretelles

Answer 36

To brag / show off.

Question 37

Avoir les deux pieds dans la même bottine

Answer 37

To be clumsy or awkward.

Question 38

Qu’est-ce que ça mange en hiver?

Answer 38

What is that? / What does that even mean? (humorous expression).

Question 39

Il fait un temps de chien

Answer 39

The weather is awful / terrible.

Question 40

Se sucrer le bec

Answer 40

To have dessert / treat oneself to something sweet.

Question 41

Tu me niaises?!

Answer 41

Are you kidding me?!

Question 42

Avoir des croûtes à manger

Answer 42

To still have a lot to learn / improve.

Question 43

Être fou comme un balai

Answer 43

To be very excited or crazy (in a fun way).

Question 44

Chanter la pomme

Answer 44

To flirt with someone.

Question 45

C’est chien

Answer 45

That’s mean / cruel.

Question 46

Tenir son bout

Answer 46

To stand one’s ground / stick to one’s opinion.

Question 47

Avoir le gros bout du bâton

Answer 47

To have the upper hand / advantage.

Question 48

Tourner les coins ronds

Answer 48

To cut corners / do something carelessly.

Question 49

Tiguidou!

Answer 49

Great! / Perfect! / All good!

Question 50

Être mal pris

Answer 50

To be in trouble / in a difficult situation.

Question 51

Lâcher son fou

Answer 51

To let loose / have fun.

Question 52

Tomber sur les nerfs (de quelqu’un)

Answer 52

To get on someone’s nerves.

Question 53

Pelleter des nuages

Answer 53

To daydream / waste time on unrealistic ideas.