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12 French expressions about food (and what they actually mean)

It’s no myth that the French love talking about food! So much so that it has become a source of inspiration for countless everyday French expressions. So, don’t be too surprised if someone starts talking about being in the pâté, there’s more to these expressions than meets the eye. 

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