k&k learn french 102 -
punaise
"Punaise" (shoot/sugar) is an extremely useful word if you realise you're about to swear (in French) in front of small childrens or your boss. Hear all about it in show 102.
Literal translation
Stinkbug or Thumbtack or Drawing pin
English equivalents
-Shoot
Sugar
Fruit
Fudge
Far out
Dang
Gosh
French equivalents
Mercredi (Wednesday)
Merdouille
Zut
Crotte (poop)
La vache (k&k learn french 48)
Purée
Frog's phrase
Mamie a regardé Kyliemac de haut en bas et d'un coup s'est écriée "Punaise! C'est quoi ces chaussures?"
Translation
Mamie looked Kyliemac up and down and suddenly burst out, "Dang! What's up with those shoes?"
Listen to our explanation of the phrase :
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