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If you hear someone in France saying someone “eats like a pig,” don’t assume they’re talking about portion sizes — they’re commenting on messy table manners. This popular expression perfectly captures that moment when someone spills food everywhere, showing how French can be refreshingly direct about bad eating habits.
Did you know that French people don’t just speak a beautiful language, but they also talk about animals in very creative ways? In this free PDF, you’ll find 10 illustrated expressions featuring cows, cats, wolves or fish — all commonly used in daily French! Perfect for visual learners and lovers of authentic French.
If you hear someone in France saying they “have the peach,” don’t offer them fruit — they’re simply feeling fantastic. This popular expression perfectly captures that moment when you’re bursting with energy and ready to take on the world, showing how French can make even good moods sound deliciously poetic.
If you hear someone in France saying they “fell into the apples,” don’t rush to correct them — they’re not confused about fruit. They’ve simply fainted. This popular expression is a charming example of how French idioms often combine humor, imagery, and history.
If you hear someone in France saying “it’s a duck’s cold,” don’t wonder about waterfowl thermometers — they’re simply describing freezing weather. This popular expression perfectly captures that bone-chilling cold with French flair, showing how the language can make even weather complaints sound poetic.
If you hear someone in France saying they “have the banana,” don’t check their fruit bowl — they’re simply radiating happiness. This wonderfully visual expression perfectly captures that moment when you can’t stop smiling and everything feels right with the world, showing how French can turn even a simple banana into a symbol of pure joy.
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Learn 10 poetic and authentic French metaphorical expressions with examples and visual explanations. A fun and easy way to express emotions like a native speaker. Download the free PDF now!
Did you know that French people don’t just speak a beautiful language, but they also talk about animals in very creative ways? In this free PDF, you’ll find 10 illustrated expressions featuring cows, cats, wolves or fish — all commonly used in daily French! Perfect for visual learners and lovers of authentic French.