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idiom in French

idiom in French is idiome, idiotisme — idiom means a phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket.".

idiom in French

idiome
noun
idiotisme
noun
idiome
noun
A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.

What does "idiom" mean?

  1. noun A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."
    ""Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret."
  2. noun A characteristic style of expression used in a language, art form, or field.
    "The film borrows heavily from the visual idiom of 1970s westerns."

idiom in a sentence

  • "Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret.
  • Learners of English often struggle with idioms because they can't be translated literally.
  • The film borrows heavily from the visual idiom of 1970s westerns.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "idiom" in French?

"idiom" in French is idiome, idiotisme. idiom means: A phrase whose meaning can't be worked out just from the words in it, such as "kick the bucket."

How do you use "idiom" in a sentence?

Example: ""Spill the beans" is an idiom meaning to reveal a secret." In French, "idiom" is idiome, idiotisme.

Are there other ways to say "idiom" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "idiom": idiome, idiotisme.

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