I wouldn't be able to tell if they were being cheeky or avoiding small-talk in that instance. I could be wrong but as a Non-French speaker I've heard that Fren

I wouldn't be able to tell if they were being cheeky or avoiding small-talk in that instance. I could be wrong but as a Non-French speaker I've heard that French banter is a little snide or pedantic in nature on purpose but generally not meant to be mean-spirited. Kind of like when a friend says "No Shit Sherlock" but with less enthusiasm.