What does Joey say in Italian?

Joey uses the Tuscan insult: "Va fa Napoli!", the Tuscan equivalent of "Go to Hell!" which literally translates as: "Go to Naples!".
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Is Joey Tribbiani Italian?

Joey comes from a working-class Italian-American family of eight children, of which he is the only boy. His father Joseph Tribbiani, Sr. (Robert Costanzo), is a pipefitter, and his mother's name is Gloria (Brenda Vaccaro).
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How does Phoebe know Italian?

except for when she can't? In one episode, Phoebe discovers that she can speak Italian after she is introduced to Joey's grandma. This would be totally fine, but Phoebe had multiple interactions with Rachel's Italian ex-boyfriend and couldn't understand him.
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How do you curse in Italy?

Italian swear words
  1. Accidenti! - Damn it, holy smoke! ( lit. ...
  2. Porca vacca! - Holy cow! ( lit. ...
  3. Porca miseria! - For God's sake, for Goodness' sake (lit. pig misery)
  4. Porco cane! - For God's sake! ( lit. ...
  5. Cavolo! - Holy smoke! ( lit. ...
  6. Col cavolo! - No way! (lit. ...
  7. Madonna! - Good God! ( lit. ...
  8. Madonna santa! - Good God! ( lit.
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What did Phoebe say in French?

The lines that Phoebe says in French: Oui, bien sûr je parle Français! Qu'est-ce que tu penses alors? (Yes, of course I speak French!
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Joey Tribbiani speaking Italian



What did Joey say in French?

"Je m'appelle Claude". Joey: Je de coup Clow.
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What language is Sergei in Friends speaking?

Sergei is a diplomat who Phoebe dates. He was portrayed by Jim Pirri. Sergei is from the country "Ichnech Traian Istan", however, according to Phoebe, there is a "G" in there somewhere. He does not speak English and has to have his translator, Mischa coming around with them which irritates Phoebe.
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What is a Marone?

marone m (plural maroni) (slang, vulgar, mostly in the plural) ball, bollock.
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What does Minaj mean in Italian?

marriage , family-life.
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How do you offend in Italian?

Top Ten FASTEST Ways to Piss off an Italian
  1. Walk through their house with your shoes on. ...
  2. Put ice cubes in your wine. ...
  3. Serve them overcooked pasta. ...
  4. Ask them if their family is in the mafia. ...
  5. Use their bright white decorative bathroom towels. ...
  6. Talk about your love for pineapple pizza.
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What does Paolo say in Italian in Friends?

The Friends Guest Star Who Played Paolo Ad-Libbed His Swooniest Line. Buongiorno a tutti!
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Is Matt LeBlanc Italian?

Matt LeBlanc was born on 25 July 1967 in Newton, Massachussetts. His mother, Patricia, is of Italian origin, and worked as an office manager, and his father, Paul LeBlanc, who was from a French-Canadian family, was a mechanic.
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Is Paolo from Friends Italian?

Biography. Born in Matera, Italy, Fusco was educated in Los Angeles, Rome, and Paris. He is best known for his role as Paolo, one of Rachel's boyfriends, in the American sitcom Friends.
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Why does Joey say Va fa Napoli?

Trivia (10) Joey uses the Tuscan insult: "Va fa Napoli!", the Tuscan equivalent of "Go to Hell!" which literally translates as: "Go to Naples!". In the uncut DVD version of the episode, Ross also calls Joey in the opening scene. He tells Joey that he has Chandler on the line, and Joey immediately hangs up.
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What does Va fa a Napoli?

It's a more 'polite' way of saying vafanculo, the Italian obscenity meaning "go do it in your ass". Vafanapoli means literally "go to Naples", with the implication being that everyone in Naples does it in the ass. It's a bit more polite way of saying you-know-what, similar to go to hell.
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What is Gabagool slang for?

Gabagool is an Italian and Sardinian ham, and it's one of the more traditional cold cuts you'll find at Italian delis. Gabagool is popular with Italian Americans, but it's not the original word used to describe the ham.
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What does jabroni mean in Italian?

Edit. Jabroni is not Italian-American slang for a stupid, foolish, contemptible person. It has most commonly been used in professional wrestling and is a play on the word 'jobber' (Wrestlers whose role is to lose to opponents so the opponent can build their reputation).
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What is a putana in English?

noun. [ feminine ] /pu'tːana/ vulgar. prostitute , whore.
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What does Fugazi mean in Italian?

Fugazy or fugazi in the sense of “fake” is strongly associated with Italian communities in New York and New Jersey, but has also been more widely adopted through the popularity of the movie Donnie Brasco and through hip-hop.
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What is a Marone Italian?

Marone – To swear by saying: 'damn it! '
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What does chooch mean in Italian?

Yes, Chooch means “a person without common sense” in Italian slang, from the word ciuccio, from which “chooch” is derived. Literally ciuccio is Italian for a pacifier for children.
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When did Phoebe wear a wig?

It was only season 6 she wore a wig because her hair was too short for the hippie character.
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Does Phoebe really speak French?

Both Lisa Kudrow and Matt LeBlanc are actually fluent in French.
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What language is Phoebe's date speaking?

One of the most mysterious and fun characters in Friends was Phoebe Buffay, whose ability to speak French ended up creating a plot hole.
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