뜻
To be very talkative or outspoken.
문화적 배경
In France, being 'bavard' (talkative) is often seen as a social positive in 'l'art de la conversation'. In Quebec, the phrase is used identically, but you might also hear 'avoir de la jasette' to mean the same thing. In some regions, this can be used to describe someone who is a 'griot' (storyteller) or someone very influential in the community through their speech.
Use it for kids
French parents often use this to describe their children who are starting to talk back or ask 'why' constantly.
Watch the verb
Never say 'Je suis la langue bien pendue'. It's always 'J'ai'.
뜻
To be very talkative or outspoken.
Use it for kids
French parents often use this to describe their children who are starting to talk back or ask 'why' constantly.
Watch the verb
Never say 'Je suis la langue bien pendue'. It's always 'J'ai'.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'avoir'.
Ma sœur ___ la langue bien pendue.
The idiom uses the verb 'avoir'. Since 'ma sœur' is 3rd person singular, we use 'a'.
What does this phrase mean?
Si quelqu'un a la langue bien pendue, il est...
'Bavard' is the French word for talkative/chatty.
In which situation is this phrase most appropriate?
Context: You are talking about your funny, chatty uncle at a party.
This is the correct idiom for someone who talks a lot.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Pourquoi est-ce que Julie parle tout le temps ?' B: 'Parce qu'elle ___.'
The phrase explains why she talks all the time.
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시각 학습 자료
When to use 'La Langue Bien Pendue'
Positive
- • Funny stories
- • Quick wit
- • Social ease
Negative
- • Gossiping
- • Talking back
- • Interrupting
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ma sœur ___ la langue bien pendue.
The idiom uses the verb 'avoir'. Since 'ma sœur' is 3rd person singular, we use 'a'.
Si quelqu'un a la langue bien pendue, il est...
'Bavard' is the French word for talkative/chatty.
Context: You are talking about your funny, chatty uncle at a party.
This is the correct idiom for someone who talks a lot.
A: 'Pourquoi est-ce que Julie parle tout le temps ?' B: 'Parce qu'elle ___.'
The phrase explains why she talks all the time.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Not usually. It's more of an observation. However, if said with a sigh, it can mean the person is annoying.
Yes! Even though 'langue' is feminine, the phrase applies to everyone. 'Il a la langue bien pendue.'
You could say someone is 'taciturne' or 'peu bavard'. There isn't a direct 'tongue' idiom for being quiet.
관련 표현
Être un moulin à paroles
synonymTo be a word-mill (chatterbox).
Avoir la langue bien affilée
similarTo have a sharp tongue.
Ne pas avoir sa langue dans sa poche
similarTo not have one's tongue in one's pocket.
