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French Expression of the Day: Ce nest pas mardi gras aujourdhui Pronunciation: [seu nay pa mar dee gra o joor dwee] Meaning: what youre wearing is ridiculous, youre dressed like a clown Literal translation: today isnt Mardi gras Notes: The French expression ce nest pas mardi gras aujourdhui is used to tease someone who is wearing something ridiculous. Mardi Gras is famous for crazy costumes and elaborate masks - pretty much the more flamboyant, the better. But on any other day of the year, wearing something outrageous is likely to be mocked. Example Charley, quest-ce que tu portes ? Ce nest pas mardi gras aujourdhui ! Charley, what on earth are you wearing? You look ridiculous! By Laura Lawless. For more visit French.about
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:00:01 +0000

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