“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 difficile – it’s more complicated
- Quelque chose de complètement différent – something totally different
example sentence:
Speed up your learning with an app
Many of our students have greatly enhanced their learning by using an app. On these pages we've examined the top-30 apps for learning French. On this pages we've written comprehensive reviews for Pimsleur (great for people struggling with pronunciation), Rosetta Stone and FrenchPod101 (both great for visual learners).
- 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.
If you've found this post useful you might want to considering looking at our post covering the best apps for learning French. We've looked a total 33 apps and have written comprehensive reviews of Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur and FrenchPod101.
- How To Say Good Luck In French + 7 Fun Expressions - May 23, 2022
- 12 Ways To Say Sorry In French Beyond “Désolé” - May 20, 2022
- 20 Ways To Say Thank You In French - May 20, 2022