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ne pas desserrer les dents

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to not unclench the teeth.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /nə pa de.sɛ.ʁe le dɑ̃/ ~ /nə pɑ de.sɛ.ʁe le dɑ̃/ ~ /nə pa de.se.ʁe le dɑ̃/ ~ /nə pɑ de.se.ʁe le dɑ̃/
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Verb

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ne pas desserrer les dents

  1. (idiomatic) to remain silent