Cause I did and she looked offended. I wasn't trying to be rude or anything I just was truly curious.
2007-09-18 11:46:13 · 12 answers · asked by blahblahblahblahblah 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
And I didn't disturb the class, I asked her after class.
2007-09-20 15:39:55 · update #1
In general, that is not a nice thing to say to anyone, in any language. Perhaps that is why she was offended?
2007-09-18 12:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People come from across the world to protest at events such as the G20 and NATO Summits, and a good deal of the protesters will be anarchist groups and other drops outs rather than the ordinary French working people. It should also not be forgotten that the French see protest as part of their culture and national psyche dating back to the days of the storming of the Bastille and the French Revolution right through to the modern day. Certain groups such as the French Farmers are more militant than others, and French opposition has prevented problems with regard to the European Common Agricultural Policy from being addressed.
2016-05-17 23:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by rosario 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not bad to ask that, but maybe you picked an inappropriate moment:
Professeur: Comment dit-on "pencil" en français?
Toi (Waves hand)
Professeur: Oui, Someone Special???
Toi: Oh, I just wanted to know how to say "Shut up."
Classe (Laughs)
Professeur (ennuyé[e] because the lesson has just gone down the toilet)
It's always better to ask questions that might possibly be offensive (and "shut up," while it's not obscene or anything, is rude) before or after class.
BTW, a mild way to tell someone to be quiet is "Tais-toi,"
2007-09-18 12:40:25 · answer #3 · answered by hoptoad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol I struggled with the same kinda thing ALL YEAR last year - I desperately wanted to know what "I am bored" is in French, but I was afraid to ask in case I gave the wrong impression! Good on you for being brave enough to ask! Actually, I still don't know what it is so I'm off to ask.
2007-09-18 12:31:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so! Shut up isn't cussing or anything...and it IS french class! I mean you should be trying to learn all that you can! Whether its offensive or not! lol
2007-09-18 11:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Kalena's Mommy♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's rude unless you are asking her how to say it because you want to say it to her. If you know how it say it, then you will know when someone is saying it to you, and that has nothing to do with rudeness on your part.
2007-09-18 11:54:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are going to say it to her i dont think that it bad cuss its not like cusing or any thin and pluss lear all that you can its a frinch class :)
2007-09-18 14:53:14 · answer #7 · answered by aliboo :#) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that was one of the most common phrases my french teacher said to us. "te-twa class" (that isn't spelled right but it's been a long time... it is phonetically spelled.
2007-09-18 11:58:01 · answer #8 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because shut up is rude.. ask how to say be quiet.
2007-09-18 12:02:42 · answer #9 · answered by hiba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine taught us how to say it, "Ferme la bouche." She sounds uptight.
2007-09-18 11:54:32 · answer #10 · answered by Kate J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋