Context: The French sure a contentious people.

  • tomenzgg@midwest.social
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    9 days ago

    If you want, “Such is life” is Sa se lavi, in Haitian Creole; won’t stand out as much except for discerning listeners, when spoken, but you can sub. that any moment you’d normally use C’est la vie.

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      9 days ago

      This is actually incredibly relevant to me. I’m anti-“It is what it is” and instead say “Such is life,” “So it goes,” “C’est la vie” and an additional alternative is great. Won’t eliminate C’est la vie entirely because it’s a Protest the Hero song, but thanks for another ‘tired acknowledgment of the absurdity of reality’ phrase!