The French expression “faire la fine bouche” translates literally to “to make a thin mouth”.
English meanings:
- to be finicky
- to turn up your nose
- to be fussy, particular
French meanings:
- se montrer difficile pour la nourriture – Meaning: to be difficult when it comes to food
Example sentence:
- Quand Julie va au restaurant elle fait la fine bouche: elle ne veut rien manger. When Julie goes out to eat she’s finicky and doesn’t want to eat anything.
Synonyms:
- être difficile (à table) – Lit: to be difficult (at the table)
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