French Expression · Native
avoir le cafard
to feel down / to have the blues
Pronunciation: ah-VWAHR le ka-FAR
Meaning
To feel depressed or in low spirits.
Example
Depuis qu'il a déménagé, il a souvent le cafard.
Since he moved, he often feels down.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice avoir le cafard out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level French expression.