mettre les pieds dans le plat
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mettre les pieds dans le plat
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to make an unfortunate remark)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to put one's foot in one's mouth (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Je viens de mettre les pieds dans le plat. J'ai oublié que mon patron était divorcé et je lui ai posé des questions sur sa femme.I just put my foot in my mouth. I forgot my boss is divorced, and I asked about his wife.
b. to put one's foot in it (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Claudine a encore mis les pieds dans le plat aujourd'hui. Elle s'est moquée de son colocataire et il l'a entendue.Claudine put her foot in it again today. She made fun of her roommate, and he heard her.
c. to be blunt
Babette m’a demandé si je trouvais son nouveau pull joli. J’ai mis les pieds dans le plat quand j'ai répondu.Babette asked me if I thought her new sweater was pretty. I was blunt when I answered.
d. to say something inappropriate
Julien a mis les pieds dans le plat au sujet du petit ami de sa sœur, et elle s'est sentie offensée.Julien said something inappropriate about his sister's boyfriend, and she felt offended.
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