de pied ferme

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də pje fɛʁm/

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Adverb

de pied ferme

1. (figuratively) resolutely, standing firm

   attendre quelqu’un de pied ferme ― to be ready and waiting for someone

Usage notes

• Used with attendre.

See also

• attendre au tournant