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go south in French

go south in French is dégénérer, mal tourner.

go south in French

dégénérer

verb

(idiomatic) To become unfavorable; to decrease; to take a turn for the worse.

mal tourner

verb

(idiomatic) To become unfavorable; to decrease; to take a turn for the worse.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "go south" in French?

"go south" in French is dégénérer, mal tourner.

Are there other ways to say "go south" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "go south": dégénérer, mal tourner.

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