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Collins Easy Learning French
French Idioms
The home of trusted French dictionaries for everyday language learning.
A unique guide to communicating in French. It will help learners discover expressions and idioms to make their French more natural and fluent, while developing an awareness of French culture.
Designed for learners of French of all ages, whether you are learning at school, in evening classes, for business or to go on holiday.
The text consists of 250 quirky and interesting French idioms which are arranged into different themes, and are given with simple example phrases to show them in context. Clear and concise language notes provide information on the meaning and background of some idioms, while handy culture notes help explain any cultural differences.
Combined with a text which has a selection of illustrations, the Collins Easy Learning French Idioms takes you beyond beginners level and expands your knowledge of frequently-used, natural French expressions.
Get it right: key idioms and example phrases help improve your knowledge of real French.
Get there fast: clear themes help guide you to the type of idiom you're looking for.
Have confidence: a fun, useful guide to common French idioms helps you increase your knowledge of natural French and French culture.
A unique guide to communicating in French. It will help learners discover expressions and idioms to make their French more natural and fluent, while developing an awareness of French culture.
Designed for learners of French of all ages, whether you are learning at school, in evening classes, for business or to go on holiday.
The text consists of 250 quirky and interesting French idioms which are arranged into different themes, and are given with simple example phrases to show them in context. Clear and concise language notes provide information on the meaning and background of some idioms, while handy culture notes help explain any cultural differences.
Combined with a text which has a selection of illustrations, the Collins Easy Learning French Idioms takes you beyond beginners level and expands your knowledge of frequently-used, natural French expressions.
Get it right: key idioms and example phrases help improve your knowledge of real French.
Get there fast: clear themes help guide you to the type of idiom you're looking for.
Have confidence: a fun, useful guide to common French idioms helps you increase your knowledge of natural French and French culture.
224 pages, Paperback
First published July 28, 2011
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June 15, 2021
I liked this. Quite a good revision of French as well as all the interesting idioms. You can pick it up at odd moments
February 28, 2018
A handy reference, which explains the idioms as deeply as possible. Also a good mix of idioms I've not encountered before, with a few I've encountered before and was reminded of.
March 14, 2014
I find myself incorporating the English translations into everyday life. like: what a turnip. or pass the weapon to the left. like a basket of crabs. heehehehee
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