Idioms & Phrases Hub
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Buy bread.
To purchase bread, typically from a bakery.
Next to
Indicates a position beside something else.
To the right.
To indicate direction towards the right side.
Go to bed.
To go to sleep or lie down for rest.
Goodbye!
A common farewell phrase.
Help!
Urgent cry for assistance.
With pleasure.
A polite way to agree to a request or offer help.
to feel like
This is your go-to phrase for expressing a craving, a whim, or a sudden wish. It's like saying 'I'm in the mood for' or 'I feel like' doing or having something right now. Think of it as a gentle nudge from your desires, whether it's for a specific food, an activity, or even just a feeling.
Usage: This is a versatile, everyday phrase perfect for expressing casual desires, cravings, or spontaneous wishes. It's most commonly used in informal spoken French and informal writing like texts or social media. Avoid it in highly formal situations or when expressing a strong necessity, where verbs like `vouloir`, `désirer`, or `avoir besoin de` might be more appropriate.
Be level-headed.
To be sensible, realistic, and have good judgment.
To have a headache.
To experience pain in one's head.
to be thirsty
This phrase is your survival ticket for any French summer. It describes the physical sensation of needing water, but it treats thirst as something you 'have' rather than something you 'are.' It’s direct, vital, and carries the weight of a physical necessity.
Usage: Always conjugate the verb 'avoir' and keep 'soif' unchanged. It is a neutral phrase used in every level of society, from children to CEOs. The most important 'gotcha' is to never use 'être' (to be) as it is the most obvious sign of a beginner speaker.
to drink a tea
To consume a cup of tea.
Good luck! / Keep going!
To wish someone strength and resolve in a difficult situation.
Hello!
A common greeting used to say hello.
Good evening!
A common greeting used in the evening.
Good evening.
A standard greeting used in the evening.
How are you? Are you well?
A common informal question to ask about someone's well-being.
It's not serious.
Used to indicate that something is not a big problem.
It's on the left.
Giving a direction to the left side.
It's beautiful.
Describing something as very pleasing to the senses or mind.
It's delicious!
To express that food tastes very good.
Practice makes perfect.
Skill and mastery are acquired through consistent practice and effort.
It's closed
Used to indicate that a place is not open for business.
It's big. It's large.
Describing something of considerable size.
It's perfect.
Expressing complete satisfaction or approval.
It's small.
Describing something of limited size.
It's near.
To state that a place is a short distance away.
It's a good idea.
To express approval of a suggestion.
It's true.
Used to affirm the truth of a statement.
Change one's mind.
To alter one's opinion or decision.
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