Cool French - Pulling

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When it comes to seduction, the French do have a bit of a reputation. But is it because of their actual conquest? Or simply because they know how to talk about them, whether they're successful or not? Anyway, here is a little glossary you'll be able to learn and practise on French beaches...

(* = familiar, ** = very familiar, *** = vulgar, v = Verlan, Lit. = literally)

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Click here for a transcript of all the expressions in "Pulling".


Argument	Food	Interjections	Play up/Play down

Drinking	Friends	Money	Politics

Class	Going out	Moods	Professions

Family	Health	Music	Pulling

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