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Faire des gorges chaudes (To mock)

The French expression “faire des gorges chaudes” translates literally to “to make hot throats”. There are two variants: faire des gorges chaudes de quelqu’un (to make hot throats of somebody) and faire des gorges chaudes de quelque chose (to make throats of something). English meanings include:

  • to mock
  • to make fun of
  • to laugh at

The expression has a negative connotation in that it means to make fun of at somebody else’s expense.

  • C’était le nouveau de la classe et tous les autres élèves on fait des gorges chaudes de lui. Il est rentré chez lui en pleurant. He was the new kid in class and all the other classmates made fun of him. He went home crying.
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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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