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c’est une autre paire de manches

“C’est une autre paire de manches” is a French expression that translates literally to “it’s another pair of sleeve”.

English meanings:

  • it’s another story
  • it’s another kettle of fish
  • it’s a whole different ballgame

French meaning:

  • c’est plus difficileit’s more complicated
  • Quelque chose de complètement différentsomething totally different

example sentence:

  • Je suis monté beaucoup de montagnes mais celle-ci est une autre paire de manches: elle est beaucoup plus haute plus raide. I’ve climbed a lot of mountains but this one is a whole different ballgame. It’s a lot higher and a lot steeper.

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David Issokson

David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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