A1 Idiom Neutral

Avoir le pouce vert

To have a green thumb

Meaning

To have a natural talent for gardening and making plants grow.

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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.

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Gender check

Always remember 'le' because 'pouce' is masculine.

Meaning

To have a natural talent for gardening and making plants grow.

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Gender check

Always remember 'le' because 'pouce' is masculine.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Je n'ai pas ____ pouce vert.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: le

Pouce is masculine.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Je n'ai pas ____ pouce vert.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: le

Pouce is masculine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's a metaphor.

Related Phrases

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Avoir la main verte

synonym

To have a green hand.

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