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cool one's heels in French

cool one's heels in French is faire le poireau, poireauter.

cool one's heels in French

faire le poireau

verb

(idiomatic) To wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.

poireauter

verb

(idiomatic) To wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cool one's heels" in French?

"cool one's heels" in French is faire le poireau, poireauter.

Are there other ways to say "cool one's heels" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cool one's heels": faire le poireau, poireauter.

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