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French Expressions
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Breaking a duck's three legs doesn't make any sense until you think about it for a minute. #frenchteacher #LawlessFrench #learnfrench #French
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"Pour et contre" is the #French equivalent of "pros and cons" and it can operate as an adjective or a noun. But watch out for its peculiar grammar. #learnfrench #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher
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"Tant pis" can be used as a standalone sentence or integrated in one to express a handful of emotions and concepts. #LawlessFrench breaks them down here. #learnfrench #frenchteacher #Frenchexpression #french
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"Meilleur"—the #French word for "best" or "better"—is used in all sorts of idiomatic expressions. Here are some of the most common ones. #lawlessfrench #frenchteacher #learnfrench #Frenchexpression
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"Et j'en passe" is #French's answer to English's "to make a long story short" and "I could go on". Here are a few examples of how to work with this #Frenchexpression. #learnfrench #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
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It's true that a traffic jam is commonly referred to as an "embouteillage". But chassé-croisé is a special kind of jam. #LawlessFrench #learnfrench #French #frenchteacher
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It's easy to assume "impossible n'est pas français" is a patriotic statement but there's another way of looking at this Napoleonic proverb. #French #learnfrench #frenchteacher #lawlessfrench
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"Faire le plein" commonly refers to filling up the tank, whether it's gas for the car or boat, but it can be used in other contexts as well. #LawlessFrench covers a few examples here. #French #frenchteacher #learnfrench #france
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Here's a good trick to know when "n'est-ce pas" fits into a sentence perfectly. Look for English tag questions that have the following format:. #learnfrench #French #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
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One Candle
"Souffler ses bougies" can be used both literally and figuratively to refer to blowing out actual candles and celebrating one's birthday. This is how you fit it in a sentence. #learnfrench #French #lawlessfrench #frenchteacher
Evelyn Reid
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In North America, "bonne fête" almost always means "happy birthday". In France, it's a different story. #French #frenchteacher #learnfrench #lawlessfrench #france #canada #louisiana
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There are 3 different variations on this cheesy #French expression. Simply replace "en faire tout un fromage" with either of them in the following examples. #learnfrench #frenchteacher #LawlessFrench
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The meaning of "mettre le doigt" alters significantly depending on the context of a sentence. Here are 5 distinct idiomatic meanings to look out for. #LawlessFrench #French #frenchteacher #learnfrench
Evelyn Reid
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Faire une frite" has nothing to do with spanking. It's a very specific movement done in but a narrow range of contexts. #learnfrench #french #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher
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You can do a lot with "en effet". It's synonymous with at least 8 other affirmations. But be careful. English speakers often confound it with "en fait" and yet they have totally different meanings. #frenchtutor #frenchteacher #learnfrench #lawlessfrench
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"À peu près" is the perfect #French expression when you're estimating an amount. But it's not the only one. #learnfrench #frenchtutor #French #LawlessFrench #frenchteacher
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Minding Your Own Business
Grain Of Sand
There's a bit of confusion over the equivalent of "mettre son grain de sel" in English. Avoid these common translation mistakes. #French #LawlessFrench #learnfrench #frenchteacher #frenchtutor
Evelyn Reid
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Love My Job
It's a bit challenging to translate "dis donc" in English. But this lesson details clearly how you can best use it in everyday conversation. #frenchteacher #frenchtutor #LawlessFrench #French #learnfrench
Evelyn Reid
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There's more than one way to wish someone a happy birthday in #French. #learnfrench #frenchtutor #frenchteacher #LawlessFrench
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#French expression "jeter la pierre" has origins of biblical proportions. #Lawlessfrench #frenchquiz #learnfrench #frenchteacher #frenchtutor
Evelyn Reid
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"Au lieu de" is a great #French equivalent for "instead of". Just make sure you pronounce it right. It's not uncommon for English speakers to pronounce "lieu" as "loo" because of the expression "in lieu of". Listen closely to the sound file in this #Lawlessfrench lesson. #frenchtutor #frenchteacher #learnfrench
Evelyn Reid
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Cant Take Anymore
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
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Tongue Twisters
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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"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
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Lard
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
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