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set phrase in French

set phrase in French is expression consacrée, phraséologisme, locution figée.

set phrase in French

expression consacrée
noun
(grammar) An established expression whose wording is subject to little or no variation, and which may or may not be idiomatic.
phraséologisme
noun
(grammar) An established expression whose wording is subject to little or no variation, and which may or may not be idiomatic.
locution figée
noun
(grammar) An idiomatic expression in general.
phraséologisme
noun
(grammar) An idiomatic expression in general.
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What is "set phrase" in French?

"set phrase" in French is expression consacrée, phraséologisme, locution figée.

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Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "set phrase": expression consacrée, phraséologisme, locution figée.

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