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French Expressions
From everyday essentials to idiomatic expressions, these memes are mini lessons with links to more detailed explanations. Also see…
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When you just can't take it anymore, "j'en peux plus" is the perfect go-to #French expression. But if you're fed up for reasons other than despair—maybe you're frustrated or simply fatigued—try the following alternatives. #frenchtutor #French #lawlessfrench #learnfrench #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
In English, we count to ten when we need to take a moment to find the right words. But in #French, it's more of a tongue twister. #lawlessfrench #frenchtutor #learnfrench #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
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Vocabulary
"Peut-être" is an exceedingly common #French expression. But you may want to consider 5 somewhat synonymous equivalents to add some variety: #frenchtutor #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher #learnfrench
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
One of the #French language's greasier expressions may be just what you need on a lazy Sunday. Listen closely to the sound file to get the pronunciation just right. #LawlessFrench #learnfrench #frenchteacher #frenchtutor
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
The panache of the #French for colourful metaphor is on full display with "se fourrer le doigt dans l’œil". Mais attention ! If you want to use this expression in a formal context, you'll need to replace the verb "fourrer" with something a little more tame 😬😂 Read this lesson closely to master its usage and adapt it to the situation. #lawlessfrench #frenchteacher #frenchtutor #learnfrench
Evelyn Reid
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Plastic Laundry Basket
There's a positive and a negative side to #French expression "bon marché": #learnfrench #frenchtutor #lawlessfrench #frenchteacher
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"In hair" might sound strange to an English speaker, but imagine how the French feel about the quintessential English "birthday suit". Here are a few examples of "à poil" used in a sentence. #learnfrench #frenchteacher #lawlessfrench #French #frenchtutor
Evelyn Reid
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Verb Conjugation
Phrase Meaning
"De trop" can be used both literally and metaphorically. You can even switch the words around in certain cases. Here are several examples of this essential #French expression. #lawlessfrench #learnfrench #frenchtutor #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
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Idioms
Breaking 3 legs on a duck would be quite the feat given a duck has only 2, which brings me to the point of this sardonic #French expression. #learnfrench #frenchtutor #frenchteacher #lawlessfrench
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
Study Tonight
"C'est-à-dire" is an excellent clarifier expression. Here is when and how you can work it into a sentence. #French #learnfrench #frenchteacher #frenchtutor #lawlessfrench
Evelyn Reid
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Parent-child fights over when to put away winter jackets and scarves spring to mind when this classic French expression comes up. #frenchtutor #lawlessfrench #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
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Mieux literally means "better" or "best" and unsurprisingly, several French expressions feature this common adverb. #frenchtutor #French #frenchteacher #learnfrench #lawlessfrench
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Rough morning? The #French do a fabulous job of describing the physical experience of a hangover in their chief expression on the subject. #frenchteacher #lawlessfrench #frenchtutor #learnfrench
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
"Haut comme trois pommes" isn't only used to refer to height (or the Smurfs). #frenchtutor #lawlessfrench #French #frenchteacher #learnfrench
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
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"À la vôtre" is a go-to exclamation during a toast depending on who or how many people you're saying it to. #frenchtutor #lawlessfrench #frenchteacher #learnfrench #French
Evelyn Reid
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Silly Holidays
Paper Fish
Watch Your Back
Shocking News
The #French call April fool's Poisson d'avil. Some say the French fish fixation might be a play on the ichthys (the Christian fish symbol), and what we do know is April fool's itself can be traced back to 1564. #France #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
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Online Lessons
What's fascinating about "faire le pont" is not only is it a #French expression with no real English equivalent, it also reflects the stark difference between French and North American work culture. #learnfrench #frenchtutor #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
Daylight Savings Time Begins
There are three different ways to say "daylight saving time" in #French. #learnfrench #frenchtutor #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher #Frenchquiz
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
Use this expression when discussing pros and cons. #French #frenchteacher #learnfrench #frenchtutor #lawlessfrench
Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
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I Got The Job
When you think of it, "c'est dans la poche" illustrates "it's in the bag" even better with its cleverly à propos metaphor. Here's why. #frenchculture #lawelessfrench #frenchtutor #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
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Evelyn Reid
French Expressions
French Prepositions
#French preposition "par" makes its way into a lot of expressions. Here are the most common ones. #frenchteacher #learnfrench #lawlessfrench #frenchtutor
Evelyn Reid
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Catherine Deneuve
"Avoir du chien" is about being desirable, yes, but this #French expression goes beyond describing physical appearance. #lawlessfrench #frenchtutor #learnfrench #frenchteacher #frenchculture
Evelyn Reid
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"Tout à fait" is not only a useful #French expression, it's so easy to pronounce that even beginners can quickly integrate it into their repertoire. #learnfrench #frenchteacher #lawlessfrench #frenchculture #frenchtutor
Evelyn Reid
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False Friends
"Retard" is what we call a false friend in the context of English-French translation. In English, the word is offensive and to be avoided. But in #French, it means something else entirely. In French, "retard" is used practically every day by the punctually challenged and their entourage. #lawlessfrench #learnfrench #frenchteacher #frenchculture
Evelyn Reid
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