la fleur au fusil

French edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Literally, [with] the flower on the rifle.

Pronunciation edit

Adverb edit

la fleur au fusil

  1. (figuratively) in a jolly manner, merrily, light-heartedly, insouciantly, blithely
    Synonym: guillerettement
  2. (figuratively) boldly, bravely and enthusiastically