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Casser sa pipe (To kick the bucket)

The French expression “casser sa pipe” translates literally to “to break your pipe”. This is an informal and slang expression.

English meaning:

  • to kick the bucket

French meaning:

  • mourir – to die

Example sentence:

  • T’as pas entendu ? Martin a cassé sa pipe. Il était trop jeune pour mourir. You didn’t hear? Martin kicked the bucket. He was too young to die.

Synonymous expression:

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David Issokson

David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

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