French Expression · Intermediate
mardi gras
a person dressed up in a ridiculous disguise
Pronunciation: /maʁ.di ɡʁa/
Meaning
a person dressed up in a ridiculous disguise
Example
Elle a été empoisonnée comme une danseuse de Mardi Gras, emmenée à la Préfecture, immatriculée, soumise à l'autorisation et aux inspections de salubrité.
She was poisoned as a Mardi Gras dancer, brought to the Prefecture, registered, subject to authorization and health inspections.
Practice tips
- Practice mardi gras out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.