French Expression · Intermediate
La paperasse
Paperwork / Red tape (informal)
Pronunciation: lah pah-pah-RASS
Meaning
Administrative documents and formalities, often implying tediousness and bureaucracy.
Example
J'ai horreur de toute cette paperasse !
I hate all this paperwork!
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice La paperasse 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 intermediate-level French expression.