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 | |
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What about the prices? | Qu'en est-il des prix ? |
Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | Salut Joseph, heureux de te rencontrer. |
They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | C'est juste une bande de p*tain d'idiots incapables, c'est incroyable! |
Can we see the kitchen first, please? | On peut voir la cuisine en premier? |
Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | Oui, une confortable, s'il vous plaît. |
That's okay for now, thank you. | Tout va bien pour l'instant, merci. |
I see, what about a tenner then? | Je vois, et si j'te filais dix livres? |
And I need to change my clothes, of course. | Et je dois me changer, bien sûr. |
...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | ...enchanté, merci! |
I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | J'ai trouvé 2 maisons visitables, qu'en est-il de toi ? |
More or less? | Plus ou moins ? |
What's up guys, how is it going? | Salut, ça va les gars? |
That would be nice, thank you. | Ça serait gentil, merci. |
I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | Je dormais avant que tu ne me réveilles, ça va? |
Can we continue what we were doing please? | Pouvons-nous continuer ce que nous faisions, s'il-te-plaît ? |
What about this one behind Iceland? | Et celle-ci derrière l'Islande? |
I'll have 20, please. | Je prendrai celui de 20, s'il vous plaît. |
Yes, Cate speaking. | Oui, c'est Cate à l'appareil. |
Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | Diego, tu peux me dire ce qu'elle a dit la soirée dernière s'il te plaît? |
I don't know what to say, really... | Je ne sais pas quoi dire, vraiment... |