A1 Idiom Informal

Mettre son grain de sel.

Put in one's two cents.

Meaning

To interject one's opinion or comment, often uninvited.

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Cultural Background

French people value debate, but 'mettre son grain de sel' is a way to call out someone who is being annoying. The phrase is used similarly in Quebec, though sometimes people might use other expressions like 'se mêler de ses affaires'.

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Context is key

Only use this with people you know well, or it might sound rude.

Meaning

To interject one's opinion or comment, often uninvited.

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Context is key

Only use this with people you know well, or it might sound rude.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Il veut toujours mettre son ______ de sel.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: grain

The idiom is 'grain de sel'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Il veut toujours mettre son ______ de sel.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: grain

The idiom is 'grain de sel'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, it can be, depending on your tone.

Related Phrases

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Se mêler de ses affaires

contrast

Mind your own business

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Ramener sa fraise

synonym

To show up and give an opinion

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