C1 Expression Neutro

À la volée

On the fly

Significado

Done quickly and spontaneously, without much prior planning.

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Contexto cultural

In French offices, being able to handle things 'à la volée' is seen as a sign of seniority and competence. In tennis, the 'volée' is a fundamental skill. Using the term in everyday life shows you understand the nuance of timing. French chefs often improvise 'à la volée' when ingredients run out, showing creativity. Students who can answer questions 'à la volée' are often praised for their quick thinking.

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Use it for speed

Use 'à la volée' when you want to sound efficient.

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Don't sound careless

Ensure the context doesn't make it sound like you didn't care.

Significado

Done quickly and spontaneously, without much prior planning.

💡

Use it for speed

Use 'à la volée' when you want to sound efficient.

⚠️

Don't sound careless

Ensure the context doesn't make it sound like you didn't care.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Il a résolu le problème ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: à la volée

It means he solved the problem spontaneously/quickly.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best usage.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: J'ai mangé à la volée.

The phrase is an adverbial locution and usually stands alone or at the end of the sentence.

Match the meaning.

Match 'à la volée' with its English equivalent.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: On the fly

They are direct equivalents.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

3 exercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

Il a résolu le problème ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: à la volée

It means he solved the problem spontaneously/quickly.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B2

Choose the best usage.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: J'ai mangé à la volée.

The phrase is an adverbial locution and usually stands alone or at the end of the sentence.

Match the meaning. Match A2

Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: On the fly

They are direct equivalents.

🎉 Pontuação: /3

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

It is neutral and works in most settings.

Mostly for tasks, decisions, or sports.

Frases relacionadas

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Au vol

synonym

On the fly

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À brûle-pourpoint

similar

Unexpectedly

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Improviser

synonym

To improvise

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Sur le pouce

similar

Quickly (usually eating)

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