Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It's one of those phrases that's a little slippery for English speakers. 😯
While it translates to "in order to do something", it's not always a direct swap for “pour faire”. 🤔
For instance, “Tu veux m’accompagner dans l’appartement, histoire de vérifier qu’on est en sécurité ?” translates to "Would you like to accompany me to the apartment to make sure we’re safe?”
The trick? 🔑 The more you listen and read, the sharper your sense for these unique expressions becomes.
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It's one of those phrases that's a little slippery for English speakers. 😯
While it translates to "in order to do something", it's not always a direct swap for “pour faire”. 🤔
For instance, “Tu veux m’accompagner dans l’appartement, histoire de vérifier qu’on est en sécurité ?” translates to "Would you like to accompany me to the apartment to make sure we’re safe?”
The trick? 🔑 The more you listen and read, the sharper your sense for these unique expressions becomes.
Have you used “histoire de” in a sentence before? Drop your examples below! ⬇️
Join the best online community for intermediate French speakers stuck at the intermediate plateau: bit.ly/3o4hqjG
Speak French with more Confidence and Make more progress. My 4-step methodology for making more of your speaking opportunities. bit.ly/3qMPU7L
🖥. Subscribe to the YouTube channel: bit.ly/fips-subscribe
#ProgresPasPerfection #FrenchInPlainSight #everydayfrench
