Stop translating: 5 English phrases French people say differently

Max breaks down five everyday English phrases that work completely differently in French, from "I miss you" and "I'm cold" to "it makes sense". Along the way, he explains why word-for-word translation leads learners astray and shows you the more natural French alternatives. Which of these have you been getting wrong? ➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode. ➡️ Want more tips like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free newsletter: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stop translating: 5 English phrases French people say differently is an episode from Coffee Break French by Radio Lingua Network.

This episode is 6:33 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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