Significado
To be dressed in one's best clothes for a special occasion.
Contexto cultural
In France, dressing well is often seen as a sign of respect for the occasion. The phrase is used similarly in Quebec, though people might also use 'être chic'. Belgian French speakers use this idiom exactly like the French in France.
Use it as a compliment
It is a great way to make someone feel good about their outfit.
Don't use it for casual clothes
It will sound sarcastic if you say it to someone in sweatpants.
Significado
To be dressed in one's best clothes for a special occasion.
Use it as a compliment
It is a great way to make someone feel good about their outfit.
Don't use it for casual clothes
It will sound sarcastic if you say it to someone in sweatpants.
Context is key
Always consider if the event is formal enough for this phrase.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
Pour le mariage, je suis sur ____ trente-et-un.
The subject is 'je', so we use 'mon'.
Which verb is correct?
Il ____ sur son trente-et-un.
The idiom requires the verb 'être'.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Être sur son trente-et-un
It refers to formal attire.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Tu vas à la fête ? B: Oui, je suis sur ____.
Correct gender and spelling.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPour le mariage, je suis sur ____ trente-et-un.
The subject is 'je', so we use 'mon'.
Il ____ sur son trente-et-un.
The idiom requires the verb 'être'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
It refers to formal attire.
A: Tu vas à la fête ? B: Oui, je suis sur ____.
Correct gender and spelling.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasYes, it is gender-neutral.
It is neutral and can be used in most social situations.
It is an idiom, so the literal meaning doesn't apply.
Yes, but only in informal writing like texts.
Yes, it is a very common French idiom.
Yes, use 'notre' or 'leur'.
Frases relacionadas
Être tiré à quatre épingles
synonymTo be perfectly dressed
Mettre ses habits du dimanche
similarTo wear one's Sunday best
Être chic
similarTo be stylish
