Is, tomber par terre, idiomatic?
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Susan Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Is, tomber par terre, idiomatic?
If not, why not use, plancher? And what happened to the definite articles?
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate coming and going verbs (+ être) in the compound past in French (Le Passé Composé)"
Asked 7 years ago
Bonjour Susan,
Yes, "tomber par terre" is idiomatic. "Par terre" is a set expression meaning "on the ground."
Tomber au plancher is also acceptable.
Yes, "tomber par terre" is idiomatic. "Par terre" is a set expression meaning "on the ground."
Tomber au plancher is also acceptable.
Susan Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Interesting, given the distinction drawn in English between "ground" and "floor" - even though this example is idiomatic. Merci!
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