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ne pas être aux pièces

The French expression “ne pas être aux pièces” translates literally to “to not be in pieces”.

English meanings:

  • to not be in a rush
  • to not be in a hurry

French meanings:

  • ne pas être pressé – to not be in a rush

Example sentence:

  • Prenez votre temps de répondre a chaque question. On n’est pas aux pièces. Take your time to answer each question. We’re not in a rush.
  • Tu peux m’envoyer le chèque quand tu voudrais. On n’est pas aux pièces. You can send me the check when you’d like. There’s no rush.

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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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