English–French

“idiom” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/idjom/

Example

Cet idiome est difficile à comprendre.

This idiom is difficult to understand.

Illustration for idiome (idiom)

How to say “idiom” in French

“Idiom” in French is idiome.

A small set of words that acts as one meaning-bearing unit, even when its literal parts suggest something else.

Full entry for idiome: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with idiome

Cet idiome ne se traduit pas littéralement.

This idiom cannot be translated literally.

Tips for using idiome

  • Idiome is masculine, so the forms are un idiome and cet idiome.

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