écart de langage

l'écart de langage
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. bad language
Je n'avais jamais entendu ma mère s'autoriser de tels écarts de langage.I'd never heard my mother indulge in such bad language.
b. strong language
La discussion a tourné au vinaigre et il y a eu quelques écarts de langage de part et d'autre.The discussion turned sour and there was some strong language on both sides.
c. inappropriate language
Pour ne pas heurter l'auditoire, il est conseillé d'éviter tout écart de langage.To avoid offending the audience, it's advisable to avoid any kind of inappropriate language.
d. abusive language
Sous mon toit, aucun écart de langage ne sera toléré !Under my roof, no abusive language will be tolerated!
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