French Expression · Native
Ne pas être de la première fraîcheur
To not be very fresh / To be outdated
Pronunciation: nuh PAHS ETR duh la pruh-MYER freh-SHUHR
Meaning
Literally 'not to be of the first freshness', often used humorously or critically to describe something (or someone) that is old, used, or outdated.
Example
Ces informations ne sont pas de la première fraîcheur, il faudrait les mettre à jour.
This information isn't very fresh, it should be updated.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Ne pas être de la première fraîcheur 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.