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The 10 favorite words and expressions of Burgundians!

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The Editor

Definition of the Bourguignon: someone who speaks in a dialect that no other region understands. Today, we share with you 10 expressions and words that only the elite can understand!

"My Monday: after failing my exams in the morning, I bumped the car while leaving the parking lot. When I got home, I found my sofa completely torn apart, it was the dog and he had ransacked the apartment. I decided to take him out, and then I stepped in a puddle, so I went back home soaking wet. I decided to do some cleaning before going to Geoffrey's and I cleaned the mess. Then I was running late so I quickly ate. In the end, I had a good evening, but I was completely exhausted." "If you understood this text, then you are a true Bourguignon! (Congratulations)" - Beugner: to hit something. - Queuter: to fail at something. - Dénia ping: to rip or tear something, especially fabric. - Être tripeé: to be soaking wet. - Gueulé: to be exhausted."
  • Soaked: Be wet from a downpour
  • "Le" + first name: The Burgundian must add "Le" in front of all first names
  • A rabasse: a downpour
  • To magner: to hurry
  • A ch'ni: a dirt, a dust
  • To be gueudé: to be full
  • Revorcher: mess up, turn over

Write to us if you know of other local expressions!