A1 Idiom Informal

Être les deux pieds dans le même sabot.

To be clumsy. To be awkward.

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Meaning

To be awkward, indecisive, or unable to act effectively.

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Cultural Background

The 'sabot' was a symbol of the working class. Used mostly in casual, friendly banter.

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Use it playfully

Only use this with friends or family to avoid offense.

Meaning

To be awkward, indecisive, or unable to act effectively.

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Use it playfully

Only use this with friends or family to avoid offense.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Il a les deux pieds dans le même ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sabot

The idiom requires 'sabot'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Il a les deux pieds dans le même ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sabot

The idiom requires 'sabot'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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Avoir deux pieds gauches

similar

To be clumsy

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