cadeau empoisonné

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, a poisoned gift.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ka.do ɑ̃.pwa.zɔ.ne/
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Noun

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cadeau empoisonné m (plural cadeaux empoisonnés)

  1. (figuratively) poisoned chalice, more of a curse than a blessing, something that does more harm than good
    Antonym: un mal pour un bien

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