The expression “il fait un vent à décorner les bœufs” (literally: “it’s windy enough to unhorn the oxen”) means it’s extremely windy — like a real storm blowing! 💨 💬 Example: You’re hosting a friend for the weekend and tell her to bring a windbreaker, because it’s blowing a gale right now! 🌬️ Want to improve your French for your expat life? Book a free discovery call and let’s get to know each other: https://calendly.com/chann-faucheur-fle/appel-decouverte-gratuit-french-w

The expression “on n’a pas gardé les cochons ensemble” (literally: “we didn’t raise pigs together”) is used to complain about someone being too familiar when you’re not that close. 💬 Example: The other day, my colleague called me “bro.” He’s getting a bit too familiar… we didn’t raise pigs together! 😅 Want to improve your French for your expat life? Book a free discovery call and let’s get to know each other: https://calendly.com/chann-faucheur-fle/appel-decouverte-gratuit-

“To stand someone up” (literally: “put a rabbit”) means not showing up to a meeting or a date. 💬 Example: Your friend asks how your date went with the guy you met in your constitutional law class. You tell them it wasn’t great because he stood you up! 😅 Want to improve your French for your expat life? Book a free discovery call and let’s get to know each other: https://calendly.com/chann-faucheur-fle/appel-decouverte-gratuit-french-with-chann

When the cat’s not there, the mice will play (literally: “quand le chat n’est pas là, les souris dansent”) means people take advantage of the absence of authority to relax or do what they want. 💬 Example: Your company’s manager is away on a business trip. With your colleagues, you take longer lunch breaks and the atmosphere is more relaxed. That’s a true case of “when the cat’s away, the mice will play”! 😄 Want to improve your French for your expat life? Book a free discove

“When hens have teeth” (literally: “quand les poules auront des dents”) is used to talk about something that will never happen. “When hens have teeth” (literally: “quand les poules auront des dents”) is used to talk about something that will never happen. 💬 Example: You try to convince your best friend to sign up for a half marathon with you, but she hates running. Annoyed, she wants to end the conversation and says: “Yeah, right, when pigs fly! 😅” Want to improve your Fren

To put the cart before the horse (literally: “to put the plough before the oxen”) means to do things in the wrong order or too quickly. 💬 Example: You tell your best friend that you’ve just met a charming man and that you’re head over heels in love. Your best friend immediately asks when the wedding will be. You reply that, yes, he’s charming — but she’s putting the cart before the horse! Want to improve your French for your expat life? Book a free discovery call and let’s g

From December 1st to 24th, I’ll share a new French idiom related to animals with you every day. Many French expressions don’t make immediate sense, especially when you’re learning — so I’ll help you decode them easily ✨ 👉 A fun and easy way to grow your vocabulary and feel more confident in French! 📅 See you on December 1st!

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