French Expression · Advanced
balayer les miettes sous la table
sweep the crumbs from under the table
Pronunciation: balayer les miettes sous la table
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: sweep the crumbs from under the table.
Example
Balaye les miettes sous la table après le goûter.
Sweep the crumbs from under the table after the snack.
Practice tips
- Practice balayer les miettes sous la table out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.