المعنى
Expresses astonishment or disbelief.
خلفية ثقافية
In France, 'C'est dingue' is often used with the 'bof' attitude—a mix of surprise and a slight sense of 'only in France' or 'that's life'. Quebecers often prefer 'C'est malade !' for positive surprises, but 'C'est dingue' is perfectly understood, though it sounds very 'European French'. Belgian French uses 'dingue' similarly to France, but you might also hear 'C'est fou' more frequently in certain regions. In countries like Senegal or Ivory Coast, 'dingue' is used but often competes with local slang terms like 'C'est le feu !' (It's fire!).
Use your face!
In France, 'C'est dingue' is 50% words and 50% facial expression. Wide eyes are a must.
Watch the register
Don't use this with your French grandmother unless she's very 'cool'.
المعنى
Expresses astonishment or disbelief.
Use your face!
In France, 'C'est dingue' is 50% words and 50% facial expression. Wide eyes are a must.
Watch the register
Don't use this with your French grandmother unless she's very 'cool'.
The 'Truc' combo
Saying 'C'est un truc de dingue' makes you sound 10x more like a native than just 'C'est dingue'.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the most natural reaction to: 'J'ai trouvé 100 euros par terre !'
J'ai trouvé 100 euros par terre !
Finding 100 euros is a surprising and positive event, making 'C'est dingue' the perfect reaction.
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
C'est ____ de voir autant de neige en avril !
In the expression 'C'est dingue', the adjective remains singular.
Match the sentence to the context.
1. C'est un truc de dingue ! | 2. Il est dingue, ce mec. | 3. C'est dingue, j'ai faim.
'Truc de dingue' refers to an event, 'ce mec' refers to a person, and the last one is a reaction to a feeling.
What would B say to express frustration?
A: Le train a encore 2 heures de retard. B: ____ !
A 2-hour delay is frustrating and 'crazy', so 'C'est dingue' fits the negative surprise.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
When to use 'C'est dingue'
Positive
- • Amazing news
- • Great talent
- • Beautiful view
Negative
- • High prices
- • Long delays
- • Bad behavior
Surprise
- • Coincidences
- • Magic tricks
- • Gossip
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJ'ai trouvé 100 euros par terre !
Finding 100 euros is a surprising and positive event, making 'C'est dingue' the perfect reaction.
C'est ____ de voir autant de neige en avril !
In the expression 'C'est dingue', the adjective remains singular.
1. C'est un truc de dingue ! | 2. Il est dingue, ce mec. | 3. C'est dingue, j'ai faim.
'Truc de dingue' refers to an event, 'ce mec' refers to a person, and the last one is a reaction to a feeling.
A: Le train a encore 2 heures de retard. B: ____ !
A 2-hour delay is frustrating and 'crazy', so 'C'est dingue' fits the negative surprise.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, it's not a swear word. It's just very informal. You can use it in front of children.
Yes, 'Il est dingue' means 'He's crazy'. It can be an insult or a compliment depending on your tone.
'Fou' is the standard word. 'Dingue' is more slangy and expressive.
You would say 'C'est pas dingue' (informal) or 'Ce n'est pas incroyable'.
Generally no, unless you have a very close, casual relationship with your colleagues.
Yes! 'C'est dingue, j'adore !' is very common.
As an adjective, yes (dingues), but in the phrase 'C'est dingue', it's always singular.
'Ouf' is more modern/youthful. If you are over 30, 'dingue' might sound more natural for you.
It's better to say 'C'est vraiment dingue' or 'C'est trop dingue'.
It's the same! 'Un homme dingue' / 'Une femme dingue'.
عبارات ذات صلة
C'est ouf
synonymThat's crazy (verlan)
C'est fou
similarThat's crazy
Un truc de malade
builds onA crazy thing
C'est n'importe quoi
contrastThat's nonsense
Dingo
specialized formWacky/Goofy
