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Vocabulary Sheet: Advanced French Vocabulary

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Improve your French skills with these essential advanced vocabulary words. Learn how to express yourself confidently in French and enhance your language proficiency.

10 Essential French Expressions

French Expression	English Translation	Example in French
J'ai une réticence à...	I have a reluctance to...	E.g. J'ai une réticence à parler en public.
Sonner les cloches pour moi signifie...	For me, it means... (e.g. "ringing the bells")	E.g. Sonner les cloches pour moi signifie être aimé(e).
Faire son beurre est mieux que...	To make one's own bread is better than...	E.g. Faire son beurre est mieux que le pain qu'on achète.
Le sang ne fait pas le pharaon	Blood does not make the pharaoh (meaning: "actions speak louder than words")	-
La soupe est plus chaude que l'eau...	The soup is hotter than the water...	E.g. La soupe est plus chaude que l'eau, mais le feu est plus fort.
Faire son propre chemin	To follow one's own path (meaning: "to find one's own way")	-
La vie est autre chose qu'une marchandise à...	Life is something other than a product to be...	E.g. La vie est autre chose qu'une marchandise à vendre.
Il n'y a pas de feu sans foin	There is no fire without hay (meaning: "nothing comes from nothing")	-
Pousser la balle un peu plus loin	To push the ball a little further (meaning: "to take it one step at a time")	E.g. Pousser la balle un peu plus loin, et nous y arriverons.
Il faut cultiver son jardin	You must cultivate your own garden (meaning: "take care of yourself")	-

Difficulty Level

A1-A2 / B1-B2 - These expressions require a solid foundation in French grammar and vocabulary, as well as an understanding of idiomatic expressions.

Memory Tip

To remember these advanced French expressions, try creating flashcards with the English translation on one side and the French expression on the other. Quiz yourself regularly to reinforce your learning!

Practice Exercise

Fill in the blanks with the correct French expressions:

J'ai une __________________ à parler en public.
Pour moi, __________________ signifie être aimé(e).
To make one's own bread is better than __________________.

Practice these expressions on my-french.com.