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Quiz about Difficult French Idioms For Fans
Quiz about Difficult French Idioms For Fans

Difficult French Idioms For Fans Quiz

You are asked to translate the following English idioms into French. I am a qualified translator and the idioms are taken from 'le Dictionnaire Harrap's des expressions anglaises' because the online dictionaries are not always reliable.

A multiple-choice quiz by claudecormier1. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
claudecormier1
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
417,572
Updated
Oct 07 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
159
Last 3 plays: MikeX56 (4/10), Kalibre (1/10), Guest 75 (4/10).
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2. To get above oneself Hint


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3. The acid test Hint


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4. An act of God Hint


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6. As the actress said to the bishop Hint


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7. To be walking on air Hint


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8. To go up in the air Hint


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9. To be an albatross around somebody's neck Hint


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10. To shoot the bull Hint





Most Recent Scores
Nov 29 2024 : MikeX56: 4/10
Nov 26 2024 : Kalibre: 1/10
Nov 25 2024 : Guest 75: 4/10
Nov 24 2024 : Guest 86: 1/10
Nov 21 2024 : mazza47: 8/10
Nov 15 2024 : dee1304: 2/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 86: 0/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 154: 3/10
Nov 09 2024 : Kabdanis: 8/10

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. At the back of beyond

Answer: En pleine cambrousse

 The literal English translation is 'in full country'. The simplified French translation is 'très loin'.
2. To get above oneself

Answer: Avoir les chevilles qui enflent

 The English literal translation is 'to have the ankles that swell'. The simplified French translation is 'être prétentieux'.
3. The acid test

Answer: L'épreuve décisive

 The literal English translation is 'the decisive test'. The simplified French translation is 'le test décisif'.
4. An act of God

Answer: Une catastrophe imprévisible

 The literal English translation is 'an unforeseeable catastrophe'. The simplified French translation is 'une catastrophe naturelle'.
5. To put on an act

Answer: Jouer la comédie

 The literal English translation is 'to play the comedy. The simplified French translation is 'ne pas être sincère'.
6. As the actress said to the bishop

Answer: Comme dirait l'autre

 The literal English translation is 'as would say the other'. The simplified French translation is 'si j'ose dire'.
7. To be walking on air

Answer: Etre aux anges

 The literal English translation is 'to be to angels'. The simplified French translation is 'être très content'.
8. To go up in the air

Answer: Se mettre en pétard

 The literal English translation is 'to put oneself in firecracker'. The simplified French translation is 'se mettre en colère'.
9. To be an albatross around somebody's neck

Answer: Etre un boulet pour quelqu'un

 The literal English translation is 'to be a ball and chain for somebody'. The simplified French translation is 'être un poids pour quelqu'un'.
10. To shoot the bull

Answer: Faire la causette

 The literal English translation is 'to make conversation'. The simplified French translation is 'parler'.
Source: Author claudecormier1

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