Expressions

French Expressions

Expressions, tournures, idiotismes, locutions

Idiomatic expressions (idioms), proverbs, everyday expressions – lots of lessons to help you speak French like the natives.

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De bon gré

You can't learn how to use the French expression de bon gré unless you click this link willingly.

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De rien

If you think de rien is the best way to respond to merci, you should definitely read this lesson.

  politeness 

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De trop

This lesson on the French expression de trop is definitely not over the top.

  French in English 

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Découvrir le pot aux roses

Uncover the secret of the idiomatic French expression découvrir le pot aux roses in this lesson.

  informalities 

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Déjà vu

If you haven't seen this lesson on the French expression déjà vu, you don't know what you're missing.

  adverbs • French in English 

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Dents du bonheur – Dents de la chance

If you have a gap between your front teeth, you're in luck! Read about the idiomatic French expressions dents du bonheur and dents de la chance.

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Devoir Expressions

The French verb devoir, "to be necessary," is found in various expressions, including to be indebted, to befit one's rank, and to set about doing. Learn these and more French expressions featuring devoir.

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Dire Expressions

The French verb dire, "to say" or "to tell," is found in many idiomatic expressions, including getting something off one's chest, not feeling like doing something, and in other words. Learn these and dozens of other French expressions featuring dire.

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Dire ses quatre vérités

Learn the hard truth about the French idiom dire ses quatre vérités.

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Dis donc

Hey, you should read this lesson about the useful French expression dis donc.

  exclamations 

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Dogged French Expressions

Idiomatic expressions can add color to your French - or in this case, a cute animal. Click the links for detailed lessons including sound files and usage examples.

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Donner sa langue au chat

If you don't want to guess what the French expression donner sa langue au chat means, you can just click to read this lesson.

  informalities 

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Dormir sur ses deux oreilles

Learn the French expression dormir sur ses deux oreilles so you can rest easy.

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Du coup

Du coup is a ubiquitous French expression, so you should read this lesson.

  informalities 

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Du jour au lendemain

You'll suddenly understand the French expression du jour au lendemain after reading this lesson.