10 expressions you NEED to learn to speak French
Today, weâre exploring 10 essential French expressions that will take your vocabulary to the next level! đ«đ· From everyday phrases to more advanced idioms, youâll learn how to use these expressions naturally in real-life situations. Each one is brought to life with dialogues to help you understand the context, pronunciation, and meaning. Ready to improve your French vocabulary, conversation skills, and cultural understanding? Letâs dive into these 10 must-know expressions and start speaking like a native! Each law comes with a mini-dialogue to help you practice French vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills. Whether youâre learning French for fun, travel, or fluency, this video is packed with cultural insights, hilarious facts, and practical tips to level up your language learning.For the occasion, I'll share with you 5 dates of MAJOR IMPORTANCE for French women. And you won't believe how recent these all are! But let's make it an occasion for you to test your French skills. How much do you understand? Each texts is followed by a list of vocabulary to help you!
12/1/20242 min read
Have you ever read or heard a French sentence where you understood every single word⊠and yet had no idea what it meant
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1. Prendre le taureau par les cornes
To take the bull by the horns
âĄïž Meaning: To face a problem head-on.
No more avoiding it â itâs time to deal with it directly and find a solution.
2. Avoir la main verte
To have a green hand
âĄïž Meaning: Youâre good at gardening!
(Not me though. My thumb is more⊠wilted beige.)
3. Voir rouge
To see red
âĄïž Meaning: To become very angry.
Think of a cartoon character whose eyes turn red. That level of rage.
4. Avoir le feu vert
To have the green light
âĄïž Meaning: Youâve got the go-ahead.
Permission has been granted. Proceed with confidence.
5. Tomber dans les pommes
To fall into the apples
âĄïž Meaning: To faint or pass out.
Nobody really knows why apples. Just accept the poetry of it.
6. Aller par quatre chemins
To go by four different paths
âĄïž Meaning: To beat around the bush.
Used mostly in the negative form â ne pas passer par quatre chemins â meaning to be direct and get to the point (very French).
7. Ne pas ĂȘtre dans son assiette
Not to be in your plate
âĄïž Meaning: To feel off, sick, or just ânot yourself.â
A polite way to say youâre not doing so great.
8. Jouer cartes sur table
To play your cards on the table
âĄïž Meaning: To be honest and transparent.
Like in poker, when you reveal everything â no more bluffing.
9. Se creuser la tĂȘte
To dig into your head
âĄïž Meaning: To rack your brain.
Youâre thinking so hard, itâs like digging a hole in your own head. Ouch. But relatable.
10. Un canard
Yes, it means âa duck.â
But French is full of charming and strange expressions with un canard, so keep your ears open. (This one is a teaser for the curious.)
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Final Thought: Expressions Are the Key to Real French
You can memorize all the grammar rules in the world, but if you donât understand how French people actually speak, youâll always feel a step behind.
These expressions arenât just fun â theyâre essential to understanding daily conversations, TV shows, and even memes.
If you want more posts like this and a welcoming space to practice, youâll love French Quest â my upcoming membership for learners who want to feel confident speaking French the French way.
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