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Sep 29
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Some handy French idioms - 5 expressions...

COFFEE BREAK LANGUAGES
About this episode

Join Max for a coffee break in which he explores five common French idioms featuring the word main (hand). You’ll discover what each expression means, hear examples in context, and learn how to use them naturally in your own conversations.


By the end, you’ll be ready to recognise and use phrases like donner un coup de main and more with confidence.


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