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Idiom
01
expression idiomatique
a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture
Exemples
When someone says ' it 's raining cats and dogs, ' they 're using an idiom to describe very heavy rain, not an actual downpour of animals.
Quand quelqu'un dit 'il pleut des cordes,' il utilise une expression idiomatique pour décrire une pluie très forte, pas une véritable averse d'animaux.
02
idiome, locution
a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way
Exemples
Her speech was filled with the idiom of the 1960s, often quoting popular songs and slogans of the era.
Son discours était rempli de l'idiome des années 1960, citant souvent des chansons populaires et des slogans de l'époque.
03
the distinctive style, technique, or expression associated with a particular artist, school, or movement
Exemples
His musical idiom is rooted in jazz traditions.
04
the characteristic vocabulary or usage of a particular social, regional, or professional group
Exemples
Legal idiom often includes specialized terminology.
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idiomatic
idiom
