fort de café

French

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Vastly curious how this sense developed from the surface meaning strong of coffee.”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɔʁ də ka.fe/
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Adjective

fort de café (feminine forte de café, masculine plural forts de café, feminine plural fortes de café)

  1. (informal) brazen, rich
    Synonyms: gonflé, sans gêne
    C'est un peu fort de café ! ― That's a bit strong! That's a step too far! That's pushing it!
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