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麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of 锚tre dans la force de l鈥櫭e

A saying to describe being in the prime of life

麻豆传媒映画: what does recevoir une note sal茅e mean and when should it be used?

A salty saying for inflated expenses

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say qui se ressemble s鈥檃ssemble?

This rhyming expression is all about highlighting similarities between people

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Spelling and pronunciation make odd bedfellows in English as in French

Here are some tips to navigate common quirks

Why your accent should not hold you back when speaking French

Columnist Nick Inman notes that some 麻豆传媒映画 are harsh judges of foreign speakers

麻豆传媒映画: what does sacquer mean and when should it be used?

You may be able to guess one of the meanings behind this informal term that sounds just like an English equivalent

麻豆传媒映画: the meaning of 莽a va le faire

Plus, what other ways can 莽a be used?

麻豆传媒映画: Have you ever dreamt in your target language?

From passive listening to active speaking, dreaming in French can indicate you are regularly practicing it

麻豆传媒映画: what does fastoche mean and when should it be used?

Plus, can you guess the meaning behind more simple slang terms ending in -oche

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say montrer patte blanche?

A French fairytale phrase for trustworthiness

Obligatory language tests for French residency: Differences between TEF and TCF

We speak to an official language assessment centre about why candidates may prefer the more modern and flexible TEF exam

麻豆传媒映画: what does pile-poil mean and when should it be used?

Plus, find out how to pronounce this precise phrase

麻豆传媒映画: four expressions featuring fil

The word is used in a springtime saying that comes with a weather warning

麻豆传媒映画: understanding 'backwards' abbreviations

The penchant for shortening long terms makes the language even harder for foreigners to understand

麻豆传媒映画: what is the difference between tout compris and tout inclus?

How to avoid costly 鈥榓ll-inclusive鈥� surprises

麻豆传媒映画: helpful vocabulary for finding an artisan in France

Hiring artisans can be costly... use these essential terms to navigate the process effectively

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say mettre la main 脿 la p芒te?

This French phrase has little to do with p芒te or dough and is useful when you need to 鈥榞et stuck into' a task

麻豆传媒映画: what does top d茅part mean and when should it be used?

A handy phrase to indicate that an event is underway

麻豆传媒映画: five short talk radio shows to improve your language skills

Improve your French comprehension with these quick, insightful broadcasts that can also be listened to as podcasts

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say 锚tre bien dans ses baskets?

Watch out for false friends in this saying about self-confidence

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of faire fissa

Chop-chop, hurry up, get a move on鈥�

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say avoir la boule au ventre?

A phrase for when you are feeling stressed or nervous

麻豆传媒映画: what does que dalle mean and when should it be used?

Level-up your casual French by using this term instead of rien

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of boire la tasse

A phrase for admitting defeat

麻豆传媒映画: the meaning of tiret du six versus tiret du huit

Plus, how to tell someone your email address in French

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of piger

A slang word for measuring comprehension鈥� that has nothing to do with pigs

Perp猫te-les-Oies and Petaouchnouk: origins of these bizarre French expressions

Being familiar with such idioms can help to elevate your French to the next level

麻豆传媒映画: what does 锚tre costaud mean and when should it be used?

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麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of arr锚te ton char

Say this when someone starts talking nonsense

Il est or c鈥檈st: how to remember when to use the right expression in French

Some key grammar rules can help with this sometimes-tricky French phrase

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say arriver 脿 bon port?

A phrase to use upon reaching your destination, safe and sound

麻豆传媒映画: the meaning of r芒ler and more moaning synonyms

Which city in France is home to the biggest whiners?

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of madeleine de Proust

This nostalgic expression mixes references to baking and literature

麻豆传媒映画: what does dommage mean and when should it be used?

An essential term for unfortunate situations

麻豆传媒映画: what does 莽a te dit mean and when should it be used?

This quick, informal question cannot be translated literally

麻豆传媒映画: beware of bilingual instructions

Language notes from a lecturer on the pitfalls of translation

麻豆传媒映画: unravelling popular shortcuts and contractions

From ado to t茅l茅, which words are commonly shortened in everyday French?

麻豆传媒映画: decoding alphabet expressions

We explore the nuances of letter usage in acronyms and idioms

麻豆传媒映画: what does paum茅 mean and when should it be used?

An informal way of saying you are literally or figuratively lost

Immigration chief replies to Connexion over French residency cards and 鈥榟ard鈥� language tests

鈥楾here will always be some who say the new level is too high, but the current A1 requirement is insufficient to integrate successfully, for example for work. It鈥檚 extremely basic.鈥�

麻豆传媒映画: what does c'est pas la peine mean and when should it be used?

A useful phrase to describe useless actions

麻豆传媒映画: what is the difference between voir and voire?

These words both sound exactly the same but have different meanings

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of apporter de l'eau au moulin

This saying does not have a true English equivalent

麻豆传媒映画: which affectionate nicknames do French couples love?

Pet names such as b茅b茅 or chaton might be heard if spending Valentine鈥檚 Day in France

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say chaque chose en son temps

A reminder to slow down and be present

Nine idiomatic French expressions about your health

There are plenty of French phrases to describe your illness whatever it is

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of d茅clarer sa flamme

A fiery statement for declarations of love

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of avoir le c艙ur qui bat la chamade

An expression to send your heart racing

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say vivre d鈥檃mour et d鈥檈au fra卯che?

A handy phrase used to admire or criticise

麻豆传媒映画: what does franchement mean and when should it be used?

A multi-functional filler word for honest conversations

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say fais gaffe?

Understand the difference between 'fais gaffe,' 'faire une gaffe,' and 'gaffer'

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of avoir un c艙ur d'artichaut

A peculiar yet poetic phrase to describe hopeless romantics

麻豆传媒映画: helpful vocabulary around cheese

Key cheese words for navigating the fromagerie - and how many types exist in France?

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say avoir un coup de c艙ur?

You will be obsessed with this heart-themed phrase

麻豆传媒映画: what does grosso modo mean and when should it be used?

Say this when summarising

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say c'est la cour des miracles

Few people today know the origins behind this expression that describes somewhere unwelcoming or chaotic

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of se faire mener en bateau

A sailing metaphor for when you have been lied to or taken advantage of

麻豆传媒映画: why chouette does not always refer to owls

This cool word with a double meaning will make your head spin

麻豆传媒映画: what does tant pis mean and when should it be used?

We also look at how to pronounce this everyday reaction to something gone wrong

Films and series to watch in February to improve your French

Every month we outline good film and TV series to improve your language

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say entendre le m锚me son de cloche?

A handy saying for when two or more people have harmonising opinions

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of c'est le pompon (sur la Garonne)

An amusing expression for when you have reached your limit

麻豆传媒映画: when and why would we describe someone as un Bisounours?

This cute cultural reference is actually used to criticise

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say 锚tre habill茅 comme l'as de pique?

An expression to insult someone鈥檚 fashion choices

麻豆传媒映画: what does 莽a va aller mean and when should it be used?

A popular multipurpose phrase to use when offering reassurance and encouragement

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of vendre la m猫che

An explosive idiom for when someone exposes a secret

麻豆传媒映画: 莽a m'est 茅gal and other phrases for expressing indifference and indecision

鈥楶eu importe鈥�, 鈥榡e m鈥檈n fiche鈥�, 鈥榯out me va鈥欌€� how to get out of making a decision in French

麻豆传媒映画: se gaver and other terms to describe overeating

It is also an informal way to describe being obsessed with or irritated by something

麻豆传媒映画: the origins and meaning of se lever du pied gauche

A useful saying to describe someone who is in a bad mood

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say 锚tre un rat?

Use this word to describe someone who is unwilling to spend money

麻豆传媒映画: when and why do we say 锚tre dans de beaux draps?

A misleading phrase to describe being in a tricky situation

麻豆传媒映画: expressions featuring the number 36

Did you know about the mysterious origins behind France鈥檚 equivalent to umpteen?

麻豆传媒映画: what does flipper mean and when should it be used?

An informal word for when you are red with rage or white with fear

Duck Cold! Four French phrases to use when it is freezing outside

France's current cold spell is set to continue for the next few days - we remind you of French expressions to use to describe the drop in temperature

麻豆传媒映画: what does nickel mean and when should it be used?

A popular term to describe cleanliness or perfection

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