المعنى
Used to describe something that is not clean.
خلفية ثقافية
The French often use 'sale' in the phrase 'sale caractère' to describe someone with a very difficult or mean personality. In Quebec, 'sale' can be used as an intensifier for insults, similar to 'maudit'. The expression 'faire du sale' is a popular phrase in rap culture meaning to do something impactful, raw, or to succeed aggressively.
The 'S' Rule
Remember that 'sale' is singular. If you are talking about multiple things, add an 's': 'Ces vêtements sont sales'.
Don't call people 'sale'
Saying 'Tu es sale' is a personal attack on their hygiene. Use 'C'est sale' to refer to their actions instead.
المعنى
Used to describe something that is not clean.
The 'S' Rule
Remember that 'sale' is singular. If you are talking about multiple things, add an 's': 'Ces vêtements sont sales'.
Don't call people 'sale'
Saying 'Tu es sale' is a personal attack on their hygiene. Use 'C'est sale' to refer to their actions instead.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Ma chemise est ____ parce que je suis tombé.
'Sale' means dirty. 'Salle' is a room, and 'salé' means salty.
Match the meaning of 'C'est sale' to the situation.
Situation: A rapper performs an amazing, aggressive verse.
In slang, 'sale' describes something powerful or impressive.
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Ne mange pas cette pomme, elle ____ ____.
We use 'est sale' to describe the state of the apple.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu as vu ? Il a triché au test ! B: Oui, ____.
Cheating is a 'dirty' or unfair action.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Sale vs. Salle
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينMa chemise est ____ parce que je suis tombé.
'Sale' means dirty. 'Salle' is a room, and 'salé' means salty.
Situation: A rapper performs an amazing, aggressive verse.
In slang, 'sale' describes something powerful or impressive.
Ne mange pas cette pomme, elle ____ ____.
We use 'est sale' to describe the state of the apple.
A: Tu as vu ? Il a triché au test ! B: Oui, ____.
Cheating is a 'dirty' or unfair action.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
2 أسئلةUsually, yes. However, in modern slang, it can be a compliment for something very impressive or 'hardcore'.
The opposite is 'propre' (clean).
عبارات ذات صلة
Sale gosse
specialized formNaughty child / Brat
C'est dégueulasse
synonymIt's disgusting
Faire du sale
builds onTo perform impressively / To act ruthlessly
