fosse aux lions

French

Etymology

Compare Italian fossa dei leoni.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɔ.s‿o ljɔ̃/

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Noun

fosse aux lions f (usually uncountable, plural fosses aux lions)

1. (figuratively) lion's den

   entrer dans la fosse aux lions ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

   se jeter dans la fosse aux lions ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

See also

• gueule du loup