What are some cool French phrases?
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What are some cool French phrases?
11 French Phrases You’ve Gotta Learn to Impress Natives
- L’Appel du vide. Literally: Call of the void.
- Mauvais quart d’heure. Literally: Bad 15 minutes.
- Mauvaise honte. Literally: Bad shame.
- Plus ça change… Literally: The more things change…
- Tant bien que mal.
- Ventre à terre.
- Violon d’Ingres.
- Revenons à nos moutons.
What are some idioms for study hard?
Idiom Land — “Hit the books” means “to study hard”.
Why are idioms and phrases very useful for students?
Idioms are particularly useful because they give you a new, creative way to express yourself. Rather than saying ‘You’re correct’, you could say ‘You hit the nail on the head’, which is a more complex and interesting expression.
What idioms can I use?
Common English idioms & expressions
| Idiom | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Don’t put all your eggs in one basket | What you’re doing is too risky |
| Every cloud has a silver lining | Good things come after bad things |
| Get a taste of your own medicine | Get treated the way you’ve been treating others (negative) |
| Give someone the cold shoulder | Ignore someone |
What’s the meaning of flying Colours?
with flying colors, with an overwhelming victory, triumph, or success:He passed the test with flying colors.
Are idioms good?
Using idioms shows familiarity with English. It demonstrates that you are comfortable with both formal language and informal colloquialisms. When you want to make your writing sound more conversational (informal vs. formal), including idioms can give your writing a more relaxed tone.
How do idioms help learners like you in expressing ideas creatively?
Why teach idioms? Because idioms help learners to encounter and understand the workings of natural human language; that is, they help them to gain a deeper knowledge of the creative expression of human thought and language development over time.
Is it necessary to learn idioms in French?
As a French learner, it is then necessary (and fun) for you to learn them. Some ‘expressions françaises’ ( that’s how French call idioms, which translates to “French expressions”) have easy-to-guess meaning. And some are so quirky that you can’t possibly know without learning them first or asking a French native.
What are some cute French phrases you can use in real life?
Whether you’re trying to impress the locals or simply pepper your speech with some cute French expressions, here are a few phrases you’ll have plenty of chances to use in real life. 1. C’est simple comme bonjour ! Literally: It’s simple as hello!
What are some idioms for animals in French?
French Idioms Using Animals. 1 1. Poser un lapin à quelqu’un. Literal translation: to put a rabbit on someone. Figurative translation: to stand someone up (usually used in the 2 2. Il fait un froid de canard. 3 3. On n’a pas élevé les cochons ensemble. 4 4. Appeler un chat un chat. 5 5. Revenons à nos moutons.
Where can I find French idiomatic expressions on YouTube?
A perfect example of this is the following video on French idiomatic expressions: If you want to quench your thirst for French idioms (and more), FluentU’s French YouTube channel might just be the glass of water you need. Subscribe today and hit that notification bell so that you don’t miss out on any new content!