Meaning
To have a natural talent for gardening and making plants grow.
Cultural Background
Gardening is a national passion, often seen in the pride taken in balcony flowers. Due to the short growing season, having a green thumb is highly valued during the summer months.
Gender check
Always remember 'le' because 'pouce' is masculine.
Meaning
To have a natural talent for gardening and making plants grow.
Gender check
Always remember 'le' because 'pouce' is masculine.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Je n'ai pas ____ pouce vert.
Pouce is masculine.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesJe n'ai pas ____ pouce vert.
Pouce is masculine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's a metaphor.
Related Phrases
Avoir la main verte
synonymTo have a green hand.