droit comme un i

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French

Etymology

Literally, straight as a i.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dʁwa kɔm œ̃ i/
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Adjective

droit comme un i (feminine droite comme un i, masculine plural droits comme un i, feminine plural droites comme un i)

  1. (simile) bolt upright, ramrod straight, straight as a ramrod, straight as an arrow
    Synonym: droit comme un cierge
    se tenir droit comme un ito stand bolt upright
  2. (simile, figuratively) self-assured, sure of oneself