faire son beurre

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word faire son beurre. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word faire son beurre, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say faire son beurre in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word faire son beurre you have here. The definition of the word faire son beurre will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition offaire son beurre, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.

French

Etymology

Literally, to make one's butter.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ sɔ̃ bœʁ/
  • Audio (Lyon):(file)
  • Audio:(file)

Verb

faire son beurre

  1. (figuratively) to earn one's corn, to make a living
    Synonym: gagner son pain
  2. (figuratively) to make money hand over fist, to make a bundle, to rake it in
    Synonym: se faire des couilles en or

See also