Expressions

French Expressions

Expressions, tournures, idiotismes, locutions

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

French expressions à gogo: All 400+ on one page!

Expressions

Ça va

Once you read this lesson on the French expression ça va, you'll feel fine.

  A1 - Beginning French • informalities 

Expressions

Ça y est

Here we go, I finished my lesson on the essential French expression ça y est.

Expressions

Cas de force majeure

Learning about the French expression cas de force majeure might just help you avoid a disaster.

  French in English 

Expressions

Casser les pieds

Find out what broken feet have to do with boredom and annoyance in this lesson on the informal French expression casser les pieds.

  informalities 

Expressions

Catty 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.

Expressions

Ce n’est pas grave

If you don't know what the French expression ce n'est pas grave means, no problem - you can learn it right now.

Expressions

Ce n’est pas la mer à boire

It's not that difficult to learn the French expression ce n'est pas la mer à boire.

  informalities 

Expressions

Ce n’est pas mardi gras aujourd’hui

Find out why it matters that today isn't Mardi Gras with this lesson on the French expression ce n'est pas mardi gras aujourd'hui.

Expressions

Ce n’est pas terrible

This lesson on the French expression ce n'est pas terrible isn't bad.

  informalities 

Expressions

Celebratory Expressions

It's party time! Whether you're making a toast, celebrating a birthday, or congratulating a friend's success, celebratory language helps get the party going. Have a blast with these celebratory French verbs and expressions.

Expressions

Changer de cap

Click here to change directions and learn about the French expression changer de cap.

Expressions

Changer les idées

Clear your head with the idiomatic French expression changer les idées.

Expressions

Chanter comme une casserole

Don't quit your day job with the idiomatic French expression chanter comme une casserole.

  informalities 

Expressions

Chercher des poux

No need to quibble over the meaning of the French expression chercher des poux - just read this lesson.

  informalities 

Expressions

Chercher Expressions

The French verb chercher, "to look for," is found in many essential and idiomatic expressions, including to be spoiling for a fight, complicate an issue, and fumble for something. Learn these and dozens of other French expressions featuring chercher.