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French idioms


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Our 10 favourite French idioms and expressions

While in English we may be watching cats and dogs fall from the sky, in France, ‘il pleut comme vache qui pisse’ (it rains like a cow pissing), and the madness doesn’t end there.
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Finesse your French: how to have advanced French fun – part 8

Learn how to use comedy, jokes, and word-play to finesse your French and have advanced…
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Our 7 favourite, truly bizarre French expressions

We’ve all had those disconcerting moments – you’re chatting casually in French when you’re stopped…
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Top 5 typical French expressions from the southwest

Top 5 typical expressions from the southwest of France that will leave the locals thinking…



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The secret to sounding like a native: French idioms & expressions

Idioms are both linguistically and culturally important. They’re the ideal way to align your language…
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""La richesse est mieux que la pauvreté, ne serait ce que pour des raisons financières." Qu'est-ce que vous pensez qu'il a voulu dire?  "

Woody Allen. Translation

Idiomes

À beaucoup d'ouvriers, la tâche est aisée Many hands make light work.
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