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vider son sac

The French expression “vider son sac” translates literally to “to empty your bag”.

English meaning:

  • to get something off your chest

French meaning:

  • dire tout ce qu’on pense – to say what you think
  • s’épancher – to pour your heart out

Example sentence:

  • J’ai tant de choses en tête et je voudrais vider mon sac. I have a lot on my mind and I want to get something off my chest.

Related expression:

  • avoir beaucoup de choses en tête – to have a lot on your mind

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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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