plancher des vaches

French

Etymology

Literally, “cows’ floor”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /plɑ̃.ʃe de vaʃ/

Noun

plancher des vaches m (uncountable)

  1. (informal, figuratively) terra firma, solid ground
    Synonym: terre ferme

Usage notes

Considered as a reassuring place, as opposed to the deck of a boat or an aircraft.

See also

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