French Expression · Advanced
passer le fil dans l'aiguille
thread the needle
Pronunciation: passer le fil dans l'aiguille
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: thread the needle.
Example
Passe le fil dans l'aiguille sous une bonne lumière.
Thread the needle in good light.
Practice tips
- Practice passer le fil dans l'aiguille 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.