Français
An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.
In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.
Examples :
| Expression example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | On peut voir la cuisine en premier? |
| I'll have 20, please. | Je prendrai celui de 20, s'il vous plaît. |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | Finalement, tu as ton précieux riz, félicitations! |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | Salut Jen, ça roule? |
| See you later, Nick. | A plus tard, Nick. |
| I am fine, thank you. | Je vais bien, merci. |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | Il va t'aider à te relaxer, j'espère... |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | Je vois, et si j'te filais dix livres? |
| Alright, see you soon. | Ok, à plus. |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | Elle pouvait plus supporter de voire ta sale tronche je présume. |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | Bien, peux-tu m'expliquer comment tu fais la calcul, s'il-te-plaît ? |
| Alright! See you, bye. | Très bien ! Au revoir, bye. |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | Vraiment ? Ce n'était pas clair, merci de le dire ! |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | Pardon Cate! Enchanté de te rencontré. |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | Tu peux me découper des oignons? S'il te plaît! |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | Heu, mon premier choix serait Camden Lock, j'imagine. |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | J'ai trouvé 2 maisons visitables, qu'en est-il de toi ? |
| That would be nice, thank you. | Ça serait gentil, merci. |
| Can we have the menu, please? | Pouvons-nous avoir le menu, s'il vous plaît? |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | Salut Dick, enchantée. |
