A1 Idiom خنثی

Mettre la main à la poche.

Pay for something.

معنی

To take money out of one's pocket to pay for something.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In France, splitting bills is common among friends, and this phrase is often used to signal that someone is taking their turn to pay. The phrase is used similarly in Quebec, though the tone is often more informal. Belgian French speakers use this idiom exactly as it is used in France.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar; just use it when you talk about paying.

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Not for rent

Don't use it for monthly bills; it sounds weird.

معنی

To take money out of one's pocket to pay for something.

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Use it naturally

Don't overthink the grammar; just use it when you talk about paying.

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Not for rent

Don't use it for monthly bills; it sounds weird.

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Context is key

Use it when you want to sound like a native speaker.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the phrase.

Il a dû mettre la ____ à la poche.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: main

The idiom is 'mettre la main à la poche'.

Which preposition is correct?

Mettre la main ___ la poche.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: à

The idiom uses the preposition 'à'.

Choose the best response.

A: Qui paie le dîner ? B: ____

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je mets la main à la poche.

This is the correct idiomatic expression for paying.

Match the idiom to its meaning.

Mettre la main à la poche -> ?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Payer

It means to pay.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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بانک تمرین

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Complete the phrase. جای خالی A1

Il a dû mettre la ____ à la poche.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: main

The idiom is 'mettre la main à la poche'.

Which preposition is correct? Choose A2

Mettre la main ___ la poche.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: à

The idiom uses the preposition 'à'.

Choose the best response. dialogue_completion B1

A: Qui paie le dîner ? B: ____

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Je mets la main à la poche.

This is the correct idiomatic expression for paying.

Match the idiom to its meaning. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Payer

It means to pay.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

6 سوال

Yes, but it's more common for shared or unexpected costs.

No, it's a standard idiom.

Only if you are talking about company finances.

Yes, but it's more expressive.

No, absolutely not.

No, use 'la'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Payer de sa poche

synonym

To pay from one's own money

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Sortir le portefeuille

similar

To take out the wallet

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Cracher au bassinet

specialized form

To pay up (slang)

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