L’arbre qui cache la forêt
“L’arbre qui cache la forêt” – what does this French expression mean? Literally it translates as “the tree that hides the forest.” In English, you would refer to someone who “can’t see the forest for the trees” or who “can’t see the wood for the trees.” Someone who gets caught up in details that prevent them from perceiving the whole. Learn more interesting French expressions like this and learn to speak French fluently. Book now and see for yourself how easy it can be.