French Expressions

Throwing stones in both English and #French have their idiomatic roots in that infamous Biblical passage. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

When it comes to random assessments, the #French evoke the power of the nose. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

"Quand on parle du loup" is a classic #French expression that appears in conversation when coincidences seem too well-timed. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

Let "c'est-à-dire" be your go to #French expression when you need to clarify things. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

Trust that it's anything but a compliment if someone says you're not lacking air in #French. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

"Faire le pont" isn't only used to refer to taking a four-day weekend during holidays like Easter. Discover its different meanings in this lesson.

In #French, looking for lice has an unexpected idiomatic meaning. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

"N'importe" means "no matter" or "it doesn't matter" and can be modified with certain adjectives, adverbs, and pronouns to form a variety of common #French expressions. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

"Sauver la mise" means to pull one's ante out of the game, literally. Figuratively, it follows this logic and applies it to a broader context. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench #french

Lucky at cards, unlucky in love? There's a #French idiom for that. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

It's not the most common expression these days, but don't be surprised to stumble on "BCBG" in print. #french #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

How did "having the French fry" come to be associated with being in great shape? This #French expression lesson connects the dots. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

#French expression "c'est pas de la tarte" is literally not pie. And idiomatically, it's not a piece of cake either. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

"La question ne se pose pas" has two main uses, one of which is rhetorical. #french #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

"Entre chien et loup" is a vividly poetic way of describing the difference between day and night. #french #learnfrench #lawlessfrench

"Par contre" is a very common #French expression used to express "on the other hand", "whereas", and "but". However, there is some controversy on how and when it should be used. #learnfrench #lawlessfrench