IdiomThe Absurd
French
FrenchEn voiture, Simone !
Meaning: Right then, off we go.
Literally: Into the car, Simone!
Example: “Les valises sont chargées ? En voiture, Simone !” — Are the suitcases loaded? Let's hit the road!
English equivalent: Let's hit the road
Equivalents in other languages
English: let's hit the road
Origin: Simone Louise des Forest was one of France's first women racing drivers, competing from 1929. A 1960s television game show revived the name as a catchphrase, which is how most French speakers meet it.
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