avoir le cœur sur la main

French

Etymology

Literally, “to have the heart on the hand”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.vwaʁ lə kœʁ syʁ la mɛ̃/

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Verb

avoir le cœur sur la main

1. to be open-handed, to be generous

   Magali a le cœur sur la main. ― Magali is generous.

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with la main sur le cœur.
• Does not mean wear one's heart on one's sleeve, which is a false friend.

Conjugation

• see avoir