C1 Expression خنثی

À toutes jambes

At top speed

معنی

Running as fast as possible; with great haste.

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زمینه فرهنگی

The phrase is a favorite of 19th-century novelists like Victor Hugo to describe dramatic escapes in the streets of Paris. In 'Astérix' or 'Tintin', you will often see this phrase in the narration to describe the kinetic energy of a chase scene. French sports journalists use it to describe a 'sprint final' in cycling or a fast break in football. It captures the 'métro-boulot-dodo' rush, where commuters are constantly running 'à toutes jambes' to catch connections.

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Agreement is Key

Always remember 'toutes' (f.pl.) matches 'jambes' (f.pl.). This is a common test question for advanced learners.

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No Vehicles!

Don't use this for your car or bike. It's strictly for biological legs!

معنی

Running as fast as possible; with great haste.

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Agreement is Key

Always remember 'toutes' (f.pl.) matches 'jambes' (f.pl.). This is a common test question for advanced learners.

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No Vehicles!

Don't use this for your car or bike. It's strictly for biological legs!

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Storytelling

Use this when telling a story to friends to make it more vivid and engaging.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the expression.

Le petit garçon a eu peur du chien et il est parti à _______ _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: toutes jambes

Remember that 'jambes' is feminine plural, so we need 'toutes'.

Which verb is MOST commonly used with 'à toutes jambes'?

L'athlète _______ à toutes jambes vers la ligne d'arrivée.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: court

The expression describes a manner of running, so 'courir' is the most natural fit.

Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase.

Situation: You are late for the last train of the night.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je pars à toutes jambes.

Urgency and the need for speed make 'à toutes jambes' the perfect choice.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

— Pourquoi est-ce que Paul est parti si vite ? — Il a vu l'heure et il s'est enfui _______ _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: à toutes jambes

This fits the context of a sudden, fast departure.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to use 'À toutes jambes'

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Situations

  • Escaping danger
  • Catching a bus
  • Sports race
  • Late for work

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the expression. جای خالی B1

Le petit garçon a eu peur du chien et il est parti à _______ _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: toutes jambes

Remember that 'jambes' is feminine plural, so we need 'toutes'.

Which verb is MOST commonly used with 'à toutes jambes'? Choose A2

L'athlète _______ à toutes jambes vers la ligne d'arrivée.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: court

The expression describes a manner of running, so 'courir' is the most natural fit.

Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the phrase. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are late for the last train of the night.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je pars à toutes jambes.

Urgency and the need for speed make 'à toutes jambes' the perfect choice.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

— Pourquoi est-ce que Paul est parti si vite ? — Il a vu l'heure et il s'est enfui _______ _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: à toutes jambes

This fits the context of a sudden, fast departure.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

4 سوال

Usually no. It implies running, not just fast walking. For fast walking, use 'd'un bon pas'.

It is always plural: 'à toutes jambes'.

Not at all. It is still very common in modern French, both spoken and written.

No, the expression is fixed as 'à toutes jambes'. You don't use possessive adjectives.

عبارات مرتبط

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Prendre ses jambes à son cou

similar

To bolt/run away suddenly

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À toute vitesse

synonym

At full speed

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À bride abattue

similar

At breakneck speed

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Ventre à terre

similar

At full gallop

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