A1 Expression Neutral

C'est sale

It's dirty

Practícalo

Significado

Used to describe something that is not clean.

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Contexto cultural

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.

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The 'S' Rule

Remember that 'sale' is singular. If you are talking about multiple things, add an 's': 'Ces vêtements sont sales'.

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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.

Significado

Used to describe something that is not clean.

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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.

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Ma chemise est ____ parce que je suis tombé.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: sale

'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.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Impressive/Hardcore

In slang, 'sale' describes something powerful or impressive.

Fill in the blank with the correct form.

Ne mange pas cette pomme, elle ____ ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: est sale

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, ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: c'est sale

Cheating is a 'dirty' or unfair action.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Sale vs. Salle

Sale
Adjective Dirty
Salle
Noun Room

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. Choose A1

Ma chemise est ____ parce que je suis tombé.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: sale

'Sale' means dirty. 'Salle' is a room, and 'salé' means salty.

Match the meaning of 'C'est sale' to the situation. situation_matching B2

Situation: A rapper performs an amazing, aggressive verse.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Impressive/Hardcore

In slang, 'sale' describes something powerful or impressive.

Fill in the blank with the correct form. Fill Blank A1

Ne mange pas cette pomme, elle ____ ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: est sale

We use 'est sale' to describe the state of the apple.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Tu as vu ? Il a triché au test ! B: Oui, ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: c'est sale

Cheating is a 'dirty' or unfair action.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

Usually, yes. However, in modern slang, it can be a compliment for something very impressive or 'hardcore'.

The opposite is 'propre' (clean).

Frases relacionadas

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Sale gosse

specialized form

Naughty child / Brat

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C'est dégueulasse

synonym

It's disgusting

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Faire du sale

builds on

To perform impressively / To act ruthlessly

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