French idioms Flashcards

1
Q

There is no such word as can’t!

A

‘Impossible’ n’est pas français!

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2
Q

To be in your element

A

Être comme un poisson dans l’eau.

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3
Q

When you’ve made your bed, you must lie in it!

A

Quand le vin est tiré, il fait le boire!

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4
Q

To grab the bull by the horns

A

Prendre le taureau par les cornes

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5
Q

One swallow doesn’t make a summer! (It’s early days)

A

Une hirondelle ne fait pas le printemps!

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