cadeau empoisonné

French

Etymology

Literally, “a poisoned gift”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.do ɑ̃.pwa.zɔ.ne/

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Noun

cadeau empoisonné m (plural cadeaux empoisonnés)

1. (figuratively) poisoned chalice, more of a curse than a blessing, something that does more harm than good

   Antonym: un mal pour un bien

See also

• tunique de Nessus
• pavé de l’ours
• cheval de Troie