Author Topic: the 'Le' of Feral Heart (Read 5643 times)

Spottedbears · « **on:** April 16, 2014, 07:05:58 pm »

as my sister is a french student (i take spanish) and teaches me french sometimes, i want to know why people use the french word 'le' all the time. i guess it makes them sound cool, funny, or smart, but sometimes it's annoying when they don't use it the right way! 'le' in french means 'the.' so, most people usually say '-le types-' or 'le spotted's awesomeness'. so, basically what they mean is '-the types-' or 'the spotted's awesomeness,' and it's clearly wrong. so.. do they even know what it means? and why do you think people use it all the time?

P.S. i don't mean this in any offense to anyone; it was just a topic i decided to write about because i am curious uvu

Feareh · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2014, 07:34:20 pm »

I use "le" all the time xD and i do know the meaning behind it as well. So why do I do it, cause its just a fun formal way of saying something else and its different.
-le stalks- B)
It just purely depends on the person, since i find the word "le" to be a joyful fun thing to just say and be goofy

PrettyReckless · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2014, 07:34:40 pm »

I've actually wondered over this myself.
Yet not been too bothered.
I don't know french, so.
I'm aware a couple of my friends do or have done this.

Vespian · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2014, 07:51:40 pm »

I myself have never really used this term simply because I deem it to be a bit mainstream and overused. I prefer speakin' a tad bit different from most everyone else. However, those who do use this term use it simply because it's different and somethin' new to roll off their tongues. At least that's what I perceive.

darkknight · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2014, 08:53:44 pm »

I think people like to use the word, "le," so often is for personal amusement when speaking to someone else. Like, as stated as an example earlier, "-le types-" or whatnot. Since, then, it's like the word, "derp." Eventually, if people use it enough, they find other ways to define it and what it means. It's done all the time, even if the word as a meaning that says the complete opposite of its origin, like "bad" meaning "good." For "le", being as it is, it may fall into that same trap with the mainstreams. Maybe, maybe not.

Honest~Faith · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2014, 10:05:52 pm »

I use the word "le" from time to time.
Why do I use it? Because it makes it more interesting rather than saying the book, le book.
A new way of saying "the" which usually makes it complicated for some but otherwise, it's a fun word to use.

wolfdog01 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 17, 2014, 01:35:17 am »

I don't usually use 'le' a lot, but it does give me a chuckle or two when I see it used in a funny way, like in memes. Not sure why people use it though, as stated above, I guess it's a fun way of speaking, and it is in a way.

BlackLuna06 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 17, 2014, 02:16:39 am »

I'm aware that 'le' in french means 'the', making things like:

-le stalks-

-le dances-

-le dies-

Grammatically incorrect. People use it for fun, or to derp around... and let's face it, saying thinks the wrong way is now deemed cool. X'D

ImeanremememberDoge? *runs*

Ingredient · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2014, 01:06:05 am »

I don't use this term so much anymore, I find it rather unnecessary although I used it quite often a few years ago xD

I did study French a while ago and so when I first heard people using this term I was a little confused.

People in general chat would often use 'le' and I kinda got into the habit of it, I ended up using 'le' a lot usually as I'm about to log off or join a group.

-le posts-