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

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Ah bon ?

Ah bon ?
Be sure to read this lesson, it's an essential French expression. Ah bon ?

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Aimer Expressions

Expressions with aimer
The French verb aimer, "to like" or "to love," is found in many idiomatic expressions, including to prefer, to win someone's heart, and to be a relief. Learn these and dozens of other French expressions featuring aimer.

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Aller Expressions

French expressions with aller
The French verb aller, "to go," is found in many idiomatic expressions, including to suit, to fetch, and to go without saying. Learn these and dozens of other French expressions featuring aller.

   

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Allez les Bleus !

Allez les Bleus
Support the French team one more time during the World Cup finals by learning about the slogan allez les Bleus !

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Anapodotons

French anapodotons
An anapodoton is an expression, often a proverb, which is so well known that only the first part is spoken or written, leaving the rest to be filled in mentally by listeners and readers. Knowing common anapodotons is a clear indication of linguistic and cultural fluency, and offers a sense of shared understanding and community to speakers of a language.

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Arriver Expressions

French expressions with arriver
The French verb arriver, "to arrive," is found in many idiomatic expressions, including to get one's way, to be completely irrelevant, and to get into trouble. Learn these and dozens of other French expressions featuring arriver.

   

   

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Au cas où

Au cas où
Maybe you already know the French expression au cas où, but here's a lesson, just in case.

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