si ma tante en avait, on l'appellerait mon oncle

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, if my aunt had some [the word couilles is implied], she'd be called my uncle.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /si ma tɑ̃t ɑ̃.n‿a.vɛ | ɔ̃ l‿a.pɛl.ʁɛ mɔ̃.n‿ɔ̃kl/

Proverb

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si ma tante en avait, on l’appellerait mon oncle

  1. (vulgar) if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle; if wishes were horses, beggars would ride
    Synonym: avec des si on mettrait Paris en bouteille