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Etymology

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Calque of English soft underbelly.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vɑ̃.tʁə mu/
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Noun

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ventre mou m (plural ventres mous)

  1. weakness, weak spot, soft underbelly
    Synonyms: talon d’Achille, point faible
    Antonym: point fort