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have the blues in French

have the blues in French is avoir le cafard, broyer du noir.

have the blues in French

avoir le cafard

verb

(idiomatic, informal) To be depressed; to have low morale; to feel sad.

broyer du noir

verb

(idiomatic, informal) To be depressed; to have low morale; to feel sad.

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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 "have the blues" in French?

"have the blues" in French is avoir le cafard, broyer du noir.

Are there other ways to say "have the blues" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "have the blues": avoir le cafard, broyer du noir.

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