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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 | |
|---|---|
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | Ouais, je me demandais si son zizi dépassait ou pas, merci! |
| Well done, very clever! | Bien joué ! |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | ...enchanté, merci! |
| What about the prices? | Qu'en est-il des prix ? |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | Peut-être, désolée. |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | Donc, une bouteille sera bien mieux, s'il te plait. |
| I am fine, thank you. | Je vais bien, merci. |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | Peut-être plus tard, c'est tout pour l'instant, merci ! |
| I will have some fish, I think. | Je vais prendre du poisson, je pense. |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | Enchanté Cate, à plus tard! |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | Puis-je avoir un paquet de cigarettes, s'il vous plaît. |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | Salut Dick, enchantée. |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | Je dois vraiment partir là, à plus, bisous... |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | Tu peux m'expliquer depuis le début, s'il te plaît? |
| Alright! See you, bye. | Très bien ! Au revoir, bye. |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | Okay, Toby mon ami de toujours, désolé mais... |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | Ce serait gentil, à demain alors. |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | Il va t'aider à te relaxer, j'espère... |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | Je crois que la bouteille est propre, mais est-ce que tu peux laver le verre, s'il te plaît? |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | Il semble que nous le devons, dans tous les cas... |
