dos d'âne

le dos d'âne
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
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
A word or phrase that doesn't change according to the number or gender of the thing it describes (e.g., les chiens marron).
(invariable)
(transport)
a. speed bump
Il y a de nombreux dos d'âne autour de l'école.There are many speed bumps around the school.
b. sleeping policeman
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Il y a un dos d'âne. Ralentis !There's a sleeping policeman. Slow down!
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