sentir le roussi

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to smell the burning smell (compare French sentir le brûlé).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /sɑ̃.tiʁ lə ʁu.si/
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Verb[edit]

sentir le roussi

  1. (intransitive, figuratively, idiomatic) to smell like trouble, not to look good
    Synonyms: puer, sentir mauvais

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