Alternative form of la fleur au fusil

(derogatory) small-time, minor, petty

plural of vol-au-vent

given, in view of, in light of

to the sound of, accompanied by the sound of

(fencing) with sword drawn (with the sword out of its sheath) / (literary, figuratively) in an openly aggressive and forthright manner

always there, always there when needed, reliable, dependable; long-serving; loyal, faithful

plural of poule au pot

(informal, transitive) to be ready and waiting for (someone), to wait to trip (someone) up, to wait for a chance to catch (someone) out

(equestrianism) at full gallop / (figuratively) at full tilt, at full pelt, at top speed