Category: Expressions

Visual Lesson of French Expression Avoir la pêcheA
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Avoir la pêche

Feeling really, really great? There's a French expression for that: avoir la pêche. Here's how to use it like a pro!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Rouge comme une tomateR
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Rouge comme une tomate

Cheeks feeling hot? Face all red? There's a French expression for this: rouge comme une tomate. Here's your comprehensive guide to it...
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14 Facts about Le 14 juillet (Bastille Day)

What do you need to know about le 14 juillet or "Bastille Day" in France? Here's a handy primer on this very important French holiday!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Y a pas photoY
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Y a pas photo !

There's no photograph here, folks! Find out what the French expression "y a pas photo" means and how to use it like a pro!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Tomber dans les pommesT
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Tomber dans les pommes

Don't pass out trying to figure out the French expression "tomber dans les pommes"! There's an easier way with this complete guide!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Vider son sacV
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Vider son sac

Feeling the urge to vent? Then there's a French expression you need to know: vider son sac. Here's how to use it properly!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Raconter des saladesR
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Raconter des salades

Is someone's story a little too hard to believe? There's a popular French expression for this: raconter des salades!
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10 French Cold Weather Expressions

It's f-f-friggin' cold! But how do we say that in French? Here are 10 French cold weather expressions you can use when winter arrives!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Avoir le cul bordé de nouillesA
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Avoir le cul bordé de nouilles

Unbelievably lucky? There's a French expression for that: avoir le cul bordé de nouilles. Here's the instruction manual for this colourful expression!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Avoir la friteA
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Avoir la frite

Feeling really, really chipper? There's a French expression for that: avoir la frite. Here's how to use it!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Il y a anguille sous rocheI
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Il y a anguille sous roche

Something seem a little suspicious? There's a French expression for that: il y a anguille sous roche. Here's the guide to it!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Porter la poisseP
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Porter la poisse

Do you believe in luck? When it comes to bad luck, francophones talk about "la poisse." So let's look at the expression "porter la poisse" in more detail...
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Faire le pontF
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Faire le pont

Who doesn't love long weekends? The French are no exception and even have an expression for extending a weekend: "faire le pont." Find out all about it here.
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Avoir la trouilleA
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Avoir la trouille

Terrified of something? Find out how the French expression "avoir la trouille" can be used in this situation! Learn about its origins and see examples!
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Visual Lesson of French Expression Traîner des casserolesT
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Traîner des casseroles

The French expression "traîner une casserole" is often used in politics and other fields where one's reputation matters. But what does it mean? Here's the complete guide to it...
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