Sentence examples of "idée fausse" in French
Une idée fausse mais répandue sur Christophe Colomb est qu'il impressionna un jour une tribu d'indigènes en prédisant une éclipse de lune. La vérité c'est qu'il la déclencha.
A common misconception about Christopher Columbus is that he once impressed a tribe of natives by predicting the lunar eclipse. The truth of the matter is that he CAUSED it.
Avoir des idées fausses de ce que sont les mathématiques est encore plus ordinaire que de ne pas savoir comment on épelle mon nom.
Having misconceptions of what mathematics is is even more ordinary than not knowing how to spell my name.
Ce livre te donnera une idée claire du mode de vie américain.
This book will give you a clear idea of the American way of life.
Il a donné un faux nom et une fausse adresse à la police.
He gave the police a false name and address.
Tom n'avait aucune idée que Mary a été une tueuse en série.
Tom had no idea that Mary was a serial killer.
Si ta réponse est bonne, c'est que la mienne est fausse.
If your answer is correct, it follows that mine is wrong.
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