{"id":356,"date":"2022-04-27T11:46:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T09:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/?p=356"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:06:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T08:06:26","slug":"the-secret-word-to-speak-like-french-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/the-secret-word-to-speak-like-french-people\/","title":{"rendered":"The secret word to speak like French people&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hey students! Do you want to sound like a native French speaker? The secret word is \u00ab\u00a0putain\u00a0\u00bb. Be careful, it&rsquo;s a dirty word that you must use with great care&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/50verbes\/encart-the-50-verbs-most-used-by-the-french.php\" style=\"width:100%; height: 700px;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&rsquo;re done with this lesson, you&rsquo;ll know how and when to use it properly. You&rsquo;re welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Le MOT SECRET pour PARLER comme les fran\u00e7ais !\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tuPcx24hGrI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-af8c0edc alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-35a8548f\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/img-pdf-bonus-french-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-64fd7e53\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>PDF Bonus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have prepared a <strong>free PDF<\/strong> to help you <strong>understand and master THE secret word to speak like French people<\/strong>. <br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wfRJLG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download it for free<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end, you will have <strong>exercises <\/strong>to practice with the <strong>correction<\/strong>. \ud83d\udc4d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the secret word that will allow you to speak like a REAL French person?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there is a word that you can use in <strong>many circumstances<\/strong>, to express <strong>all emotions<\/strong> and that everyone <strong>will understand<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1st information: it&rsquo;s a French dirty word<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, a \u00ab\u00a0magic\u00a0\u00bb word that allows so many possibilities, must necessarily have a negative point!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His language register is <strong>coarse<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"178\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/comic-curses-symbols-cartoon-skull-book-words.png\" alt=\"The French language register of the secret word is coarse.\" class=\"wp-image-357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/comic-curses-symbols-cartoon-skull-book-words.png 178w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/comic-curses-symbols-cartoon-skull-book-words-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>BUT, it has become so much a part of everyday language that you can hear it, and even say it in many, many situations. It will depend on the context and your intonation when you say it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The intonation?<\/strong> You know, the tone of your voice. The way you say something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s your intonation + the context that will make saying \u00ab\u00a0the secret word\u00a0\u00bb acceptable or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#60bceb\"><strong>Do you like learning French with videos?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Receive <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\">our free video newsletter<\/a> every Friday in your e-mail box. You will get <strong>3 \u00ab\u00a0Tips &amp; Tricks\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong> on <strong>grammar<\/strong>, <strong>vocabulary<\/strong>, <strong>phonetics <\/strong>or <strong>French culture<\/strong>.<br>\ud83d\udc49\ud83d\udc49 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn-french-fun.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg\" alt=\"Every Friday afternoon, a French-language video delivered straight to your inbox, with three tips and tricks on the French language.\" class=\"wp-image-1882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BLOG-newsletter-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2nd information: Use the \u00ab\u00a0secret word\u00a0\u00bb as an interjection and not to express what he means!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an interjection?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An interjection is a word that you use by itself and that expresses an emotion. The word has no meaning, it&rsquo;s like a sound you make coming out of your mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BUT, be careful, don&rsquo;t use the \u00ab\u00a0secret word\u00a0\u00bb to mean what it means! I&rsquo;m not even going to tell you its original meaning, its dictionary definition!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I just want to tell you that if you use it in relation to its definition, you pass from the register of coarse language to that of vulgarity and insult. That is, the lowest levels of language and communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u00ab\u00a0secret word\u00a0\u00bb must be handled, used with care &#8212; like a little bomb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/xUOxeXt41UOYRusw4E\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" class=\"giphy-embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Before seeing common examples of its use and the different emotions it can express, don&rsquo;t forget<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wfRJLG\"> to download the Little Bonus PDF<\/a>.<br>I&rsquo;ve prepared for you the forbidden selection of the <strong>most common swear words of the French language<\/strong>.<br>Come on&#8230; Honestly&#8230; When you learn a language, you always want to know how to say bad words, right? \ud83d\ude09\ud83d\ude06<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3rd information: what is the secret word to speak like a \u00ab\u00a0real\u00a0\u00bb French person?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s the word: \u00ab\u00a0<strong>putain<\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don&rsquo;t forget that :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>it&rsquo;s a <strong>dirty <\/strong>word,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you have to use it, <strong>only <\/strong>as an <strong>interjection<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and pay attention to the <strong>context<\/strong>&#8230;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, on the day of your French exam or at the restaurant when you want to order a dish&#8230; this is &#8211; in my opinion &#8211; not the best time to use it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of the use of the French secret word<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you want to express <strong>success<\/strong>? \u2192 \u00ab\u00a0Putain ! J&rsquo;ai r\u00e9ussi !\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want to express <strong>admiration<\/strong>? \u2192 \u00ab\u00a0Putain ! Elle est magnifique !\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want to express <strong>fear<\/strong>? \u2192 \u00ab\u00a0Putain, une panth\u00e8re noire !\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you want to express <strong>surprise<\/strong>? \u2192 \u00ab\u00a0Putain, je ne m&rsquo;y attendais pas \u00e0 celle-l\u00e0 !\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend you <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tuPcx24hGrI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">watch my video<\/a> to discover excerpts from French films in which the secret word \u00ab\u00a0putain\u00a0\u00bb is used in different contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the secret word, be sure to use it when appropriate! Just make sure not to use it in front of your French teacher or any other respectable French person. The next time you&rsquo;re in France, give it a try and see how the locals react.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonne chance et \u00e0 la prochaine fois !<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buymeacoffee.com\/learnfrenchfun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog.png 600w, https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bmc-encart-blog-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Articles that might interest you: <\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-vocabulary-of-drinks\/\">French Vocabulary of Drinks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/10-french-idiomatic-expressions-with-animals\/\">10 french idiomatic expressions with animals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/10-french-idioms-related-to-music\/\">10 French idioms related to music<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/what-english-words-are-from-french\/\">What English words are from French?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-all-purpose-words\/\">French all-purpose words<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/french-vocabulary-for-the-holidays\/\">French vocabulary for the holidays<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/make-his-own-french-flashcards-with-vocabulary\/\">Make his own French flashcards with vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/some-tips-and-tricks-to-enrich-your-french-vocabulary\/\">Some tips &#038; tricks to enrich your French vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/5-french-idioms-with-everyday-objects\/\">5 French idioms with everyday objects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/how-to-eat-like-a-french-person\/\">How to eat like a French person?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered what the secret word is to speaking like a French person? Well, wonder no more! The secret word is \u00ab\u00a0put**n.\u00a0\u00bb When you pronounce it correctly, it sounds just like the French do. We will see when you can use it, what it means and when you should not say it! So next time you&rsquo;re in France or talking to someone from France, be sure to use this word and see if they notice the difference \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-french-vocabulary"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Girls-saying-the-secret-word-in-French.jpg",1200,668,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Girls-saying-the-secret-word-in-French-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Girls-saying-the-secret-word-in-French-300x167.jpg",300,167,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Girls-saying-the-secret-word-in-French-768x428.jpg",768,428,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Girls-saying-the-secret-word-in-French-1024x570.jpg",1024,570,true],"hd_qu_size2":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Girls-saying-the-secret-word-in-French.jpg",400,223,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Girls-saying-the-secret-word-in-French.jpg",1200,668,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Girls-saying-the-secret-word-in-French.jpg",1200,668,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Christian","author_link":"https:\/\/www.learn-french-fun.com\/blog\/author\/christian\/"},"uagb_comment_info":10,"uagb_excerpt":"Have you ever wondered what the secret word is to speaking like a French person? 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