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French Euphemisms: Very Embarrassing Expressions

Salut ! Euphemisms are a type of expression to soften a harsh reality: death, sickness, or embarrassing topics. Their literal translations are very, very far from their real meanings and without help, you might miss a very serious situation. Or say something pretty clumsy. And

5 Confusing French Expressions

Salut ! Lots of French expressions are confusing when translated literally from French to English. Sometimes, they even mean the opposite of what you thought they meant. And nobody gives you a proper explanation. Ok, here, on Comme une Française, I’ll help. 🙂

5 FAKE French Expressions to Avoid

Wondering if we actually use those “French” expressions in French? “Brunette” or “allons-y”? These expressions are actually only used in English…

9 Fake French Things

Is that French saying REALLY French? What about French Fries? French Toast? These 9 “French things” aren’t really French…

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