croquer la pomme
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “to crunch the apple”. Referencing the Book of Genesis, in which Eve eats the Forbidden fruit, commonly thought of as an apple, from the Tree of the knowledge of good and evil. An allegory to the sin of knowledge and lust.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
- (idiomatic) to give in to temptation
- (idiomatic, euphemistic) to make love
Conjugation[edit]
- See croquer