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La Parisienne, retour sur la fabrique d’un mythe

Le podcast "Passerelle" explore le mythe de la parisienne, une image stéréotypée et réductrice de la femme parisienne. L'épisode interroge sa construction historique et met en avant la diversité des femmes d'aujourd'hui. #Paris #Femmes #Stéréotypes
Duration
22.3 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2713 (867 unique words)
Topics
Arts & Literature
Beauty
Cultural History
Cultural Representation
Fashion
France
Gender Stereotypes
History
Lifestyle
Literature
Location
Modern History
Paris
Social Issues

Vocab Notes

01.
ça remonte à longtemps
it goes back a long time

This phrase is used to indicate that something originated or happened a long time ago. It's a common way to express something is not recent.

02.
sacrée réputation
quite a reputation

This expression is used to emphasize that someone or something has a notable reputation, whether positive or negative. 'Sacrée' is used colloquially to intensify the meaning.

03.
avoir de l'esprit
to be witty, to have a sharp mind

This expression means to be intelligent, quick-witted, and culturally aware. It doesn't just refer to intellectual capacity but also to social intelligence and charm.

04.
en avoir ras-le-bol
to be fed up, to have had enough

This is a colloquial expression used to express strong frustration or annoyance with something. It's considered informal and slightly vulgar, so it's best used in casual contexts.

05.
mettre à toutes les sauces
to overuse, to put on everything

This colloquial expression means to use something excessively or in every possible situation. It's like saying something is 'overdone' or 'used to death'.

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