the man that is needed at a particular moment

(figuratively) to be a bit too generous with [+ sur (something (especially a condiment))]

(figuratively) to let guns do the talking; to settle the argument with guns

at first light, at the crack of dawn, first thing in the morning, as soon as one gets up, very early

footlights (stage lights located at the front edge of the stage that illuminates the actors from foot level up)

(informal) to perform fellatio (in exchange for some academic or professional benefit)

(journalism) Late discovery of the body of an elderly person who died alone at home

the exception proves the rule

feminine singular of dur de la feuille

masculine plural of dur de la feuille