Les expressions idiomatiques

What is an idiom?

• A group of words that mean something different from their literal meaning.

• A group of words that mean exactly what they say.

• A single word with multiple meanings.

• A phrase that describes the weather.

Que signifie l'expression idiomatique anglaise "under the weather"?

• Feeling unwell.

• Being outside in bad weather.

• Feeling happy.

• Being under a weather system.

Que signifie l'expression "raconter des salades"?

• To tell stories, lies

• To eat salads

• To grow vegetables

• To cook dinner

Que signifie l'expression "donner sa langue au chat"?

• To speak very quickly

• To tell a secret

• To be very happy

• To give up guessing

Que signifie l'expression "en faire un fromage"?

• To exaggerate the importance of an event or situation

• To shop at a fromagerie (cheese store)

• To create something from scratch

• To enjoy a meal with friends

Que signifie l'expression "avoir la main verte"?

• To be good at growing plants

• To be good at drawing

• To be cold

• To love broccoli

Que signifie l'expression "décrocher la lune"?

• To trick someone

• To stand someone up

• To obtain the impossible

• To climb a mountain

Que signifie l'expression "avoir la frite"?

• To be in shape, to feel capable of succeeding

• To be hungry, to want to eat fries

• To be tired, to need rest

• To be sad, to feel down

Que signifie l'expression "découvrir le pot aux roses"?

• To discover the secret, the hidden reality

• To find a pot of gold

• To see the world through rose-colored glasses

• To stop and smell the roses

Que signifie l'expression "tomber dans les pommes"?

• To faint

• To be very happy

• To be very angry

• To be very tired