en avoir le cœur net

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to have the heart free from (something).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.n‿a.vwaʁ lə kœʁ nɛt/
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Verb

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en avoir le cœur net

  1. (intransitive) to be certain, to be sure of it
    Je lui demanderai de quoi il s’agit, pour en avoir le cœur net.
    I'll ask him/her what it's about, just to be sure.