k&k learn french 68 -
faire la sainte-nitouche
The intriguing french expression "faire la Saint-Nitouche" means to act all innocent and much more, as you'll hear in show 68!
Listen to our explanation of the phrase :
Literal translation
To do the Saint-No-Touch
English equivalent
To act innocent
To play the innocent
To act prudish
To look as if butter wouldn't melt in his/her mouth
To act holier than thou
French equivalent
Jouer la Sainte-Nitouche
Avoir des airs de Saint-Nitouche
Frog's phrase
Kyliemac, arrête de faire ta Sainte-Nitouche chaque fois que Katia jure pendant le podcast! Ohhhh!
Translation
Kyliemac, stop acting all prudish every time Katia swears on the podcast! Ohhhh!
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Merciiiiiiiii mes deux choupinettes en VO !!! :))
Excellent definitions indeed!! ;)