bon pied, bon œil

French

Alternative forms

• bon pied bon œil

Etymology

Literally, “good foot, good eye”, meaning one is still able to walk briskly and still has a good eyesight.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bɔ̃ pje bɔ.n‿œj/

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Phrase

bon pied, bon œil

1. good health

   avoir bon pied bon œil ― to be fit as a fiddle, to be fighting fit