ne pas desserrer les dents

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to not unclench the teeth.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /nə pa de.sɛ.ʁe le dɑ̃/, /nə pɑ de.sɛ.ʁe le dɑ̃/, /nə pa de.se.ʁe le dɑ̃/, /nə pɑ de.se.ʁe le dɑ̃/
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Verb[edit]

ne pas desserrer les dents

  1. (idiomatic) to remain silent