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The French expression "J'ai un chat dans la gorge" revealed

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Translation in English

  • Translation : I'm hoarse

  • Literal meaning : I have a cat in the throat

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Pronunciation guide

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  • IPA : / ʒe ɛ̃ ʃa dɑ̃ la ɡɔʁʒ /

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Finally, let's see an example in a parallel story with slow audio.

Une voix enrouée

A hoarse voice

ThéoOlivia, tu as quelque chose contre le mal de gorge ?
Olivia, do you have something against sore throat?
OliviaJe ne sais pas... Qu'est-ce qui ne va pas avec ta voix ?
I don't know... What's wrong with your voice?
Théo
J'ai un chat dans la gorgeLiterally: I have a cat in the throat
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I have a cat in my throat...
OliviaUn chat dans la gorge ? Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ?
A cat in your throat? What does it mean?
Théo a commencé à rire, mais s'est ensuite arrêté à cause de la sensation étrange dans sa gorge...
Théo started to laugh, but then stopped because of the weird feeling in his throat...
ThéoPas de panique ! Ça veut seulement dire que je suis enroué.
Don't panic! It just means I'm hoarse.

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