étouffe-chrétien

French

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Etymology

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From étouffer (to choke) +‎ chrétien (Christian).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.tuf.kʁe.tjɛ̃/
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Noun

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étouffe-chrétien m (plural étouffe-chrétiens)

  1. (informal) stodge, stodgy meal
    Synonym: bourre-cochon