guéguerre
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la guéguerre
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
1. (colloquial) (quarrel)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. squabble
La guéguerre entre Paul et Clémentine gâche l'ambiance à la maison.The squabble between Paul and Clémentine is spoiling the mood at home.
c. war (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
C'est toujours la guéguerre entre mes enfants pour avoir la télécommande.It's always a war between my children to get the remote control.
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