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19 phrases that Parisians say as soon as the sun comes out

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The Editor

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This week, the sun graced us with its presence in the streets of the capital after months of gloom. Unsurprisingly, all the Parisians took the opportunity to whip out the most clichéd phrases in the world. Here’s a quick round-up of the things we’ve all heard in the past few days.

When the weather is nice, there are several types of people. Those who enjoy it gently and quietly in their own corner, without feeling the need to mention the weather to the entire world. And then there are those who, on the contrary, believe that the return of the sun becomes the only worthy topic of conversation, even if it means spouting cliché after cliché. We’ve decided to break down some of these typical phrases for you.


A vital need to spend time outdoors

1. « Terrace? Terrace. Terrace!» : if you haven’t had this exact dialogue in the last few days, we have some info for you: either you’re not a Parisian, or you don’t have any friends, or you live in a cave. That’s that.

2. « Sorry, but right now, all I want is to go grab a Spritz ». So, let's get...;Yes, the “Excuse me, but there” is simply forbidden. Unbearable person to the power of 1000. And then, what’s your obsession with the Spritz?

3. « So, does anyone know of a park that isn't too crowded?» Spoiler: it doesn't exist. Not when the sun is shining bright over the city.

4. « How about a picnic this afternoon? I need to stock up on vitamin D. » Well, you do what everyone else does, you take some drops all winter long.

5. « No way, the terrace scene is dead, and so is the Canal Saint-Martin. So, what about we head to the Canal de l'Ourcq? » A little cliché, don’t you think?

6. « It’s crazy, everyone had the same idea as us. » At the same time, if you've decided to hang out on the steps of Montmartre between noon and two, you don’t need to be a genius to know that you’re not going to be alone…


A burst of good vibes (or almost, we’re still in Paris)

7. « It’s amazing how people look more beautiful when the weather is nice. » It’s true that a bright smile on a face makes all the difference. Deep down, we’re all a bit soft-hearted.

8. « It’s so beautiful out that even Parisians are nice, believe it or not. » Well, we totally agree on that; when the sun is shining, it instantly means patience multiplied by ten .

and a wish to bring joy to the people we meet on the street.

9. « See, the sun really does change everything.» A mix of the two previous sentences. Easy does it, folks, we're just talking about the sun, not an ultimate vaccine against all diseases or a solution to establish lasting peace in the world.

10. « Ah, it’s definitely nicer when the weather is nice. » Spoiler alert, it’s the same person who, in 2 months, will complain because it’s going to be way too hot in the capital. You’ve got to know what you want, guys.

11. « I heard a bird singing, I’m officially in spring mood. » Well, if it’s just a pigeon, we should probably let you know, that doesn’t count.

12. « We need to enjoy it; on Sunday, winter returns. » The eternal pragmatism of Parisians.

13. « I settled down in the sun in a t-shirt; I was way too hot. » And there you have it, another perfect example of the chronic dissatisfaction of Parisians. Yes, it’s hot, but enjoy it, for goodness' sake!

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A completely transformed lifestyle

14. « It’s a nice day, I’m going to walk instead of taking the metro.» This phrase often comes with an immediate regret. But we acknowledge the effort.

15. « Alright, I'm going for my first barbecue of the year on my 2 m² balcony. » A bit optimistic, but we appreciate the vibe!

16. « Alright, let’s kick off the tanning for this summer. » Easy there, darling, it's early March; we shouldn't be asking for the moon either. You’ll just have to wait a bit and, like every year, you'll end up with a lovely t-shirt/shorts/socks tan.

17. « This should be mandatory RTT whenever the weather is this nice. » Yeah, we’ve all thought that at some point. But let’s be honest, it’s a bit excessive. Once again, we’re just talking about a little ray of sunshine.

18. «I don't even know how to dress anymore. » Well, you do what everyone else does, you start with your underwear, which...and you associate it with the clothes of your choice, and then you plan layers to be able to adapt. There you go.

19. « I've decided to cancel the move to Marseille. » At the same time, it might have been a bit excessive to rethink his entire life plan just because it was raining a little, right?