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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!

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!

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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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!

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!

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!

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!

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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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!

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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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...

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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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!

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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