fort de café

French

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɔʁ də ka.fe/

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Adjective

fort de café (feminine forte de café, masculine plural forts de café, feminine plural fortes de café)

1. (informal) brazen, rich

   Synonyms: gonflé, sans gêne

   C’est un peu fort de café ! ― That's a bit strong! That's a step too far! That's pushing it!