Significado
To be dressed in one's finest clothes, smartly and elegantly.
Contexto cultural
In France, dressing well is often seen as a sign of respect for the host. The idiom is used similarly in Quebec, though sometimes people use 'tiré à quatre épingles' more often. Belgian French speakers use this idiom exactly like the French. Swiss French speakers also use this common idiom in formal settings.
Possessive Adjectives
Don't forget to change 'son' to 'mon', 'ton', 'notre', etc., depending on who you are talking about!
Context Matters
This is a compliment. Use it when you want to make someone feel good about their outfit.
Significado
To be dressed in one's finest clothes, smartly and elegantly.
Possessive Adjectives
Don't forget to change 'son' to 'mon', 'ton', 'notre', etc., depending on who you are talking about!
Context Matters
This is a compliment. Use it when you want to make someone feel good about their outfit.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Pour le gala, il est ____.
The correct idiom is 'sur son trente et un'.
Choose the correct meaning.
What does 'être sur son trente et un' mean?
It refers to appearance, not age or state of mind.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Tu es magnifique !' B: 'Merci, je suis ____.'
The possessive 'mon' matches the subject 'je'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are going to a formal wedding.
A wedding is a formal event requiring your best clothes.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPour le gala, il est ____.
The correct idiom is 'sur son trente et un'.
What does 'être sur son trente et un' mean?
It refers to appearance, not age or state of mind.
A: 'Tu es magnifique !' B: 'Merci, je suis ____.'
The possessive 'mon' matches the subject 'je'.
You are going to a formal wedding.
A wedding is a formal event requiring your best clothes.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
3 preguntasYes, it is gender-neutral. You say 'Elle est sur son trente et un'.
It is standard French, suitable for most social situations.
It's an old idiom; the exact origin is debated but it means 'perfect'.
Frases relacionadas
Tiré à quatre épingles
synonymDressed very neatly
Être chic
similarTo be stylish
Mettre ses habits du dimanche
similarTo wear one's Sunday best
Être bien habillé
builds onTo be well dressed
