These contain some examples of vulgar language.

DownloadDownload mp3 (file size 1,7 MB) - right click and choose 'save target as'

A notorious night-bird wrote a book in which he tells of the restless nights he used to spend wandering around Paris. Nowadays, urban heroes sleep and rest during daytime. It's only in the evening that they come back to life. If you are tempted to try la vie nocturne, here is a list of expressions that should help you answer the usual question: Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ce soir ?

(* = familiar, ** = very familiar, *** = vulgar, v = Verlan (back-slang), Lit. = literally)

transcriptClick here for a transcript of all the expressions in "Going out".


ArgumentClassDrinkingFamily
FoodFriendsGoing outHealth
InterjectionsMoneyMoodsMusic
Play up/Play downPoliticsProfessionsPulling

More French from BBC Languages
More from BBC Languages

BBC © 2014The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read more.

This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so.