fil rouge

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French

Etymology

Literally “red thread.” Probably a calque of German roter Faden (literally red thread).

Pronunciation

Noun

fil rouge m (plural fils rouges)

  1. (figuratively) common thread, central theme, governing principle
    Synonym: fil conducteur

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