“Avoir un cœur d’artichaut” means “To be a hopeless romantic”. Although it literally means “to have the heart of an artichoke”!
“Voler de ses propres ailes” means “To stand on one’s own two feet”. Although it literally means “To fly with one’s own wings”!
“ça ne tient pas debout”, means “It doesn’t make any sense”. Although it literally means “It doesn’t stand upright”!
“Coup de foudre” (the “p” is silent!), means “Love at first sight”. Although it literally means “a flash of lightening”
“Ça marche!” means “that works”(like “my car works” or “this plan works for me”). Although it litteraly means “it walks!”
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I am tired in French: Je suis fatigué, comme tous les lundis! = I am tired, like every Monday. Although if you are not
