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pettifog in French

pettifog in French is avocasser — pettifog means to quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.

pettifog in French

avocasser

verb

(intransitive) To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.

What does "pettifog" mean?

verb To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.
verb To do a petty business as a lawyer, or carry out law business in a petty or tricky way.

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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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What is "pettifog" in French?

"pettifog" in French is avocasser. pettifog means: To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.

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