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    I heard a phrase last night ...

    Whilst I'm not at all bilingual, I'm quite comfortable in French, but I heard a phrase last night that, although the meaning has now been explained to me, I cant begin to see how it means what it does.

    Any takers for the following phrase:

    Les Anglais debarquent.

    Bizarre
    Bob Leponge
    Life's disappointments are so much harder to take if you don't know any swear words.
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    Well my phone tells me that it means "The English have Landed"........is that right?
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    • #3
      Just that as far as I am aware...we did 'invade' the North of France for centuries boble-
      ...they do have exceptionally long memories ya know- what with all this Joan of Arc stuff n all ( she was after all only 19 when we burned her at the stake!)
      I'd guess it's something to do with that

      Alternatively it could poss mean that the English 'roast beefs' have started to arrive for their annual frazzle on the beaches and in the campsites
      "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

      Location....Normandy France

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      • #4
        As you say, c'est bizarre!

        Oh, hang on - I found <<THIS>>

        Sorry, it is in French but I'm sure Google or Babelfish can translate it.
        Last edited by scarey55; 23-06-2010, 10:25 AM. Reason: first bit is obviously wrong now I've researched it a bit more!
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        • #5
          And <<THIS>>

          I especially like the one "play hide the t***ax" double
          A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)

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          • #6
            Scarey is correct but has cheated so no points awarded.
            I had to ask for the phrase to be repeated several times, but still didnt get the sense. It was then explained to me, but had to ask "why?" but nobody knew.

            Strange language they have.
            Bob Leponge
            Life's disappointments are so much harder to take if you don't know any swear words.

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            • #7
              Strange indeed!

              I asked my French teacher about it today too, she knows about the phrase but said that she has never heard it used in everyday conversation. As you can imagine, that sparked off a very strange conversation
              A garden is a lovesome thing, God wot! (Thomas Edward Brown)

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              • #8
                The English have arrived?

                valmarg

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                • #9
                  Ha!...well there ya go!!!..how interesting

                  The phrases from other countries are quite funny too!
                  Well found Scarey!


                  (Some french slang phrases are really funny aren't they)

                  If I recall the French have frogs in their tummies instead of butterflies!!!!!- I know what I'd rather have!
                  "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                  Location....Normandy France

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                  • #10
                    OOpp...I've just realised for those who don't speak French....or Google ... it's 'the time of the month' for us lasses
                    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                    Location....Normandy France

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