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Etymology edit

Literally, horse idea.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /i.de də ʃ(ə).val/

Noun edit

idée de cheval f (plural idées de cheval)

  1. (colloquial) foolish idea

Usage notes edit

Most often used with the indefinite articles "une / des".