This French expression may sound technical at first, but it's actually a common idiom used in a wide range of everyday situations.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 24 Jul 2026 11:30 CET
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This French expression may sound technical at first, but it's actually a common idiom used in a wide range of everyday situations.
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This French expression has nothing to do with food...despite what its literal meaning suggests.
The French are known to be very chic... and it's no surprise they have an expression for it.
This French expression can be useful even if you don't know anyone named Simone.
This French expression can be used regarding election campaigns, advertising and ambitious sales pitches.
If you hear this one, you can feel quite pleased with how things are going.
This French expression has quite a funny image.
