matière grise
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la matière grise
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).
1. (figurative) (intelligence)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. gray matter (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Pour résoudre ce casse-tête, il vous faudra utiliser votre matière grise.To solve this puzzle, you'll need to use your gray matter.
b. grey matter (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Concentre-toi et active ta matière grise au lieu de dire des bêtises !Focus and engage your grey matter instead of talking nonsense!
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