Love is universal. The way we talk about it? Not so much. Every language has its own quirky way of describing the feeling of falling—tripping, crashing, or floating—into romance. But when translated literally, some of these idioms sound absolutely bizarre. Here are a few of our favourites.
Birka: language of love
Is French really the ‘Language of Love’? The surprising science of how it sounds
We’ve all heard the cliché: French is the language of love. It’s whispered in romantic films and cited as a reason for a Parisian getaway. But is there any scientific truth behind this charming label, or is it just a cultural stereotype? The answer may lie in the unique sounds of the language itself.
