avoir le gros cou

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Calque of Dutch dikkenek. Literally, to have a thick neck.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /a.vwaʁ lə ɡʁo ku/

Verb[edit]

avoir le gros cou

  1. (Belgium) to be arrogant, haughty, boastful

Conjugation[edit]