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le porte-flingue
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (old-fashioned) (slang) (armed enforcer)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. henchman (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Dans le film, le chef du gang était toujours entouré de deux porte-flingues.In the movie, the gang leader was always accompanied by two henchmen.
b. hatchet man (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Mon porte-flingue est prêt à tout pour me protéger.My hatchet man will do anything to protect me.
2. (figurative) (slang) (supporter who speaks on behalf of a public figure)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
a. spokesperson
Le politicien considère ce conseiller comme son porte-flingue, prêt à défendre publiquement ses positions les plus controversées.The politician considers this advisor as his spokesperson, ready to publicly defend his most controversial positions.
b. mouthpiece (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Cette députée joue le rôle de porte-flingue en attaquant systématiquement l’opposition.This congresswoman acts as a mouthpiece by systematically attacking the opposition.
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