French Expression · Advanced
Être au four et au moulin
To be everywhere at once / To be doing many things at once
Pronunciation: etruh oh foor ay oh moo-LAN
Meaning
To be extremely busy, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously.
Example
Avec deux enfants et un travail à temps plein, elle est toujours au four et au moulin.
With two kids and a full-time job, she's always doing many things at once.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Être au four et au moulin out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.