casse-gueule

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French

Etymology

From casser (to break) +‎ gueule (face).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kas.ɡœl/
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Adjective

casse-gueule (invariable)

  1. (figuratively, very informal) dangerous, risky, dodgy

Noun

casse-gueule m (plural casse-gueules)

  1. (figuratively, very informal) a dangerous, slippery place, passage or obstacle
    Synonym: casse-pipe
  2. (North America) jawbreaker

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