मतलब
Running as fast as possible; with great haste.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
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.
Agreement is Key
Always remember 'toutes' (f.pl.) matches 'jambes' (f.pl.). This is a common test question for advanced learners.
No Vehicles!
Don't use this for your car or bike. It's strictly for biological legs!
मतलब
Running as fast as possible; with great haste.
Agreement is Key
Always remember 'toutes' (f.pl.) matches 'jambes' (f.pl.). This is a common test question for advanced learners.
No Vehicles!
Don't use this for your car or bike. It's strictly for biological legs!
Storytelling
Use this when telling a story to friends to make it more vivid and engaging.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the expression.
Le petit garçon a eu peur du chien et il est parti à _______ _______.
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.
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.
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 _______ _______.
This fits the context of a sudden, fast departure.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
When to use 'À toutes jambes'
Situations
- • Escaping danger
- • Catching a bus
- • Sports race
- • Late for work
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासLe petit garçon a eu peur du chien et il est parti à _______ _______.
Remember that 'jambes' is feminine plural, so we need 'toutes'.
L'athlète _______ à toutes jambes vers la ligne d'arrivée.
The expression describes a manner of running, so 'courir' is the most natural fit.
Situation: You are late for the last train of the night.
Urgency and the need for speed make 'à toutes jambes' the perfect choice.
— Pourquoi est-ce que Paul est parti si vite ? — Il a vu l'heure et il s'est enfui _______ _______.
This fits the context of a sudden, fast departure.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालUsually 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.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Prendre ses jambes à son cou
similarTo bolt/run away suddenly
À toute vitesse
synonymAt full speed
À bride abattue
similarAt breakneck speed
Ventre à terre
similarAt full gallop
