Bedeutung
To behave extravagantly or spend a lot of money.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, 'faire des folies' is often associated with the 'soldes' (seasonal sales) where people rush to buy items. In Quebec, the phrase is used similarly, but often in the context of weekend getaways to the countryside.
Plural is key
Always use 'des folies' (plural) for the idiom. 'Une folie' is for a single item.
Use with 'aller'
Use 'Je vais faire des folies' to express your intention to splurge.
Bedeutung
To behave extravagantly or spend a lot of money.
Plural is key
Always use 'des folies' (plural) for the idiom. 'Une folie' is for a single item.
Use with 'aller'
Use 'Je vais faire des folies' to express your intention to splurge.
Teste dich selbst
Complete the sentence.
Pour mon anniversaire, je vais ______ des folies !
The idiom is 'faire des folies'.
Which is the correct meaning?
What does 'faire des folies' mean?
It refers to indulgent spending.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
2 AufgabenPour mon anniversaire, je vais ______ des folies !
The idiom is 'faire des folies'.
What does 'faire des folies' mean?
It refers to indulgent spending.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, if it's a fancy or expensive meal.
No, it's usually a fun, positive way to describe indulgence.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Dépenser sans compter
synonymTo spend without counting
Se faire plaisir
similarTo treat oneself
