Everyday Expressions and Idioms
Common expressions with avoir, être, aller, faire, prendre, filler words, greetings, thanks, and polite replies. A2 prompts should use level-appropriate complexity and TEF/TCF situations.
What to know fast
Learn the words as sentence tools, not as isolated translations. In TEF/TCF, this theme is useful when you need to describe a situation, explain a problem, give an opinion, or propose a solution.
Must-know words
avoir besoin de
Everyday Expressions and Idioms
être en train de
Everyday Expressions and Idioms
ça marche
Everyday Expressions and Idioms
en fait
Everyday Expressions and Idioms
de rien
Everyday Expressions and Idioms
Where to use it
- Natural speaking
- Informal messages
- Polite everyday replies
Useful verbs
Sentence frames
avoir besoin de est important parce qu'il influence la vie quotidienne.
Il y a un lien entre être en train de et les besoins des citoyens.
Une solution possible serait d'améliorer ça marche.
Avoid
- Memorizing only English translations without examples.
- Repeating the same noun instead of using synonyms or pronouns.
- Using vague words like chose, problème, bon without precision.
Mini drill
- Choose 5 words and write one sentence for each.
- Write one problem sentence and one solution sentence.
- Use one connector: parce que, donc, cependant, or par conséquent.