French Expression · Native
Je croise les doigts
I am keeping my fingers crossed
Pronunciation: zhuh krwah lay DWAH
Meaning
An idiom expressing hope that something will succeed.
Example
Je croise les doigts pour ton entretien.
I am keeping my fingers crossed for your interview.
Practice tips
- Practice Je croise les doigts 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 native-level learners.