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It's not your onions!


This French expression makes me smile. The saying is "C'est pas tes oignons !"

It means it's none of your business.

If you translate it literally it reads "it's not your onions".......

And to me France and onions go hand in hand, although it has been a while since I have seen a French man wearing a beret with a string of onions around his neck......maybe these are no longer in fashion in this part of France......or is that I just do not notice them anymore!

Je vous souhaite une semaine fabuleuse,

L x

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  1. toves sammensurium17 August 2010 at 09:09

    And how can onions look so good s they do here?????
    What a charming picture :))))Exxpression too,by the way ;)

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  2. GLENDA CHILDERS17 August 2010 at 09:09

    What a charming way to say 'it is none of your business.' Can I steal this phrase and see if it takes off in America? :-)

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  3. Valentina A.17 August 2010 at 12:14

    I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! ALWAYS FUNNY!

    http://yourfashioncafe.blogspot.com/

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  4. Amanda (Small Acorns)17 August 2010 at 12:41

    What a classic expression - things always sound so much better in French ! And that image is just perfect. xx

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  5. Notes From ABroad17 August 2010 at 16:08

    A charming way to tell someone to mind their own business.. Now I have to see what the equivalent is in Castellano.

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  6. Jen Beaudet Zondervan17 August 2010 at 16:41

    I love that saying! If I could only say it in French! Jennifer:)

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  7. Andi17 August 2010 at 16:57

    I love hearing new slang! I have been with my French husband for 8 years and just learned new slang on Sunday! I guess we never stop learning!

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  8. Genie -- Paris and Beyond17 August 2010 at 17:29

    Beautiful photo -- I think that there are certain shades of colors that can only be found in France. This is one of them.

    The idiomatic expressions in French are just delightful but one must pay attention to the meaning and not inadvertently use one out of context. I have made one "royal" faux pas -- a big one, so I am more cautious now. hehehe

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  9. Dumbwit Tellher17 August 2010 at 20:00

    I agree, how can onions look so gorgeous as I dislike them?! Now when I want to say, 'it's none of your business', I think of onions. Ha!

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  10. Notes From ABroad17 August 2010 at 21:26

    'A quién le importa '
    or
    'No te metas'

    Mind your own business in Español

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  11. Julie 18 August 2010 at 12:15

    Hi L

    What an interesting expression!
    I shall remember that.

    A tres bientot mon ami.(smile)

    Julie xx

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  12. Semi Expat18 August 2010 at 13:34

    Love the photograph and the saying! A good week to you Leanne. x

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  13. Jackie18 August 2010 at 17:49

    I am totally, totally in love with that photograph!! C'est magnifique!

    Jackie x
    www.totallyaddictedtovintage.blogspot.com

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  14. Carole Poirot 18 August 2010 at 22:49

    Bonjour Leeann. Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. I love that picture of the bike with the onions - very vintage. Glad to now have found your blog, it looks fab. Love from London x

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  15. Millie23 August 2010 at 13:52

    My kids Aussie version of this has always been 'None of your beeswax Mum!'
    Millie ^_^

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  16. Mary26 August 2010 at 17:48

    I love this! Loving exploring your blog!

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