Significado
To behave extravagantly or spend a lot of money.
Contexto cultural
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.
Significado
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.
Ponte a prueba
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.
🎉 Puntuación: /2
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Banco de ejercicios
2 ejerciciosPour mon anniversaire, je vais ______ des folies !
The idiom is 'faire des folies'.
What does 'faire des folies' mean?
It refers to indulgent spending.
🎉 Puntuación: /2
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasYes, if it's a fancy or expensive meal.
No, it's usually a fun, positive way to describe indulgence.
Frases relacionadas
Dépenser sans compter
synonymTo spend without counting
Se faire plaisir
similarTo treat oneself
