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Avoir le cafard

Literally meaning 'to have the cockroach,' this expression describes a feeling of depression or sadness. It is commonly used in informal conversations to say you are feeling down.

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Examples in context

Depuis son départ, j'ai vraiment le cafard.

Since he left, I've really got the blues.

Il pleut et j'ai le cafard aujourd'hui.

It's raining and I've got the blues today.

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