Friday, December 6, 2019

How Do You Say "Shameless Hussy" in French?


Number 479 on Rolling Stone's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time", "Lady Marmalade," is responsible for one of only three French phrases I've ever sung.


The phrase is "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?", and its English translation is "Do you want to sleep with me?", which should give you a good idea what the rest of the song is about.

Let's just say it has nothing to do with a woman selling fruit preserves.

For the curious, the other two French song phrases I know have to do with:

  • The words "Michelle" and "belle" being a good fit
  • Asking Brother John if he's sleeping


Tres bon!


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