gai comme un pinson

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, happy as a finch.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡɛ kɔ.m‿œ̃ pɛ̃.sɔ̃/
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Adjective

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gai comme un pinson (feminine gaie comme une pinsonne, masculine plural gais comme des pinsons, feminine plural gaies comme des pinsonnes)

  1. (simile) happy as a clam, happy as a lark (very happy)