de fil en aiguille

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “from thread to needle.” Compare Dutch van naaldje tot draadje.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /də fi.l‿ɑ̃.n‿e.ɡɥij/
  • (file)

Adverb[edit]

de fil en aiguille

  1. one thing leading to another

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