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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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Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
417,572
Updated
Oct 07 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
154
Last 3 plays: dee1304 (2/10), Guest 86 (0/10), Guest 154 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. At the back of beyond Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. To get above oneself Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The acid test Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. An act of God Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. To put on an act Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. As the actress said to the bishop Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. To be walking on air Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. To go up in the air Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. To be an albatross around somebody's neck Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. To shoot the bull Hint





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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
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Nov 02 2024 : Guest 84: 1/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 217: 7/10
Oct 25 2024 : Guest 1: 6/10
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 87: 6/10

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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