Easy Learning French Idioms

Collins Easy Learning French

by HarperCollins

Easy Learning French Idioms is a unique guide to communicating in French. It will help learners to discover expressions and idioms to make their French more natural and fluent, while developing awareness of French culture.

Collins Easy Learning French Idioms is 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: specially designed for Kindle, with clear and resizable text throughout

• Have confidence: a fun, useful guide to common French idioms helps you increase your knowledge of natural French and French culture.

Many other titles in the Easy Learning French range are available for Kindle, including Collins Easy Learning French Conversation, Collins Easy Learning French Words, Collins Easy Learning French Grammar and Collins Easy Learning French Verbs.

Genres: France, Language, Reference

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 28, 2011

About the author

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Reviews

[Luz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this. Quite a good revision of French as well as all the interesting idioms. You can pick it up at odd moments

[Jemma · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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