Signification
Expressing that there is no other option or course of action available.
Contexte culturel
Often replaced by 'ما باليد حيلة' in daily speech. People might say 'غصب عني' (against my will) to express the same feeling. Uses formal Arabic in media, so this phrase is very common on TV. Often uses French-influenced structures, but this phrase remains the formal standard.
Focus on the 'إلا'
Don't forget the 'إلا'. It is the key to the meaning.
Signification
Expressing that there is no other option or course of action available.
Focus on the 'إلا'
Don't forget the 'إلا'. It is the key to the meaning.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
لا يسعني _____ أن أتعجب من ذكائه.
The phrase is 'لا يسعني إلا أن'.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesلا يسعني _____ أن أتعجب من ذكائه.
The phrase is 'لا يسعني إلا أن'.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt's a bit formal, but acceptable if you are being dramatic or funny.
Expressions liées
ما باليد حيلة
synonymThere is no trick in the hand.
