A1 Idiom Neutral

Avoir la dent dure.

Be critical.

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Meaning

To be severe or harsh in judgment or criticism.

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Cultural Background

In French media, critics are expected to be 'la dent dure' to maintain credibility. The phrase is used similarly in Quebec, often in political commentary.

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Singular only

Always keep 'dent' in the singular.

Meaning

To be severe or harsh in judgment or criticism.

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Singular only

Always keep 'dent' in the singular.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Le critique a eu ____ avec ce film.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: la dent dure

The idiom is 'avoir la dent dure'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Le critique a eu ____ avec ce film.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: la dent dure

The idiom is 'avoir la dent dure'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it might sound like you are calling them mean.

Related Phrases

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Avoir la dent acérée

synonym

To have a sharpened tooth

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