French A-Level
Idiom
What Idiom means in French A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Idiom
A phrase whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal translation of its words (e.g., 'avoir faim' literally means 'to have hunger', but translates as 'to be hungry').
Topics that use Idiom
- Translation Skills (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Idiom in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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