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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Avoir une dent contre

Learn to hold a grudge with the idiomatic French expression avoir une dent.

  informalities 

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Avoir une faim de loup

You'll be famished after reading this lesson on the idiomatic French expression avoir une faim de loup.

  informalities 

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Battre la chamade

Your heart will pound as you read this lesson on the idiomatic French expression battre la chamade.

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BCBG

Bring out your inner chic with the French abbreviation BCBG.

  French Abbreviations - Acronyms - Apocopes 

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Bien dans sa peau

You'll feel good about yourself after reading this lesson on the French expression bien dans sa peau.

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Bien entendu

Of course it must be understood that bien entendu is a formal expression.

  formalities 

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Bien Expressions

The French adverb bien literally means "well" or "good" and is found in a variety of idiomatic expressions. Learn how to say really, good talker, we'll see, and more with this list of expressions with bien.

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Bien fait

Pat yourself on the back with the contradictory French expression bien fait.

  exclamations • informalities 

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Bien sûr

You should click the title to read this lesson on the essential French expression bien sûr, of course.

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Blague à part

Blague à part is a useful French expression and that's no joke.

  informalities 

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Bon anniversaire !

Wish someone a happy birthday with this lesson on bon anniversaire.

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Bon appétit !

Enjoy your meal with the French expression bon appétit.

  exclamations • French in English 

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Bon courage !

Learn how to hang in there with this lesson on the encouraging French expression bon courage.

  exclamations 

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Bon débarras !

Once you've read this lesson on the French expression bon débarras, you can say good riddance to not understanding it.

  exclamations • informalities 

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Bon Expressions

The French word bon can be an adjective or noun and is found in many expressions. Learn how to say cheap, healthy, hearty eater,  and more with this list of expressions with bon.