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Enfoncer une porte ouverte (To state the obvious)

The French expression “enfoncer une porte ouverte” translates literally to “to break down an open door”.

English meaning:

  • to state the obvious
  • to labor the point
  • to beat a dead horse

French meaning:

  • expliquer quelque chose d’évidentto explain something that’s evident

Example sentence:

  • Pourquoi est-ce que tu enfonce une porte ouverte ? Tout le monde sait qu’on vit la plus grande crise du vingtieme siècle ! Why are you stating the obvious? Everybody known we’re living through the biggest crisis of the twentieth century!
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David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

David Issokson

David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

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