avoir le cœur sur la main: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To have one's heart on one's hand; literally to display one’s feelings or goodwill openly and without reserve.
Examples
BetaClaire a toujours le cœur sur la main, elle n'hésite jamais à partager ses émotions.
Claire always has her heart on her sleeve; she never hesitates to share her feelings.
Je crois que Marc a le cœur sur la main, il montre clairement sa sympathie envers les autres.
I believe Marc is very open-hearted; he clearly shows his sympathy towards others.
Même dans les moments difficiles, elle avait le cœur sur la main et exprimait sa compassion sans retenue.
Even in difficult times, she had her heart on her sleeve and expressed her compassion without restraint.
- To be generous and open-handed; to show ready kindness, largesse, and willingness to help others.
Examples
BetaPaul a le cœur sur la main, il prête toujours de l'argent à ses amis sans hésiter.
Paul is generous; he always lends money to his friends without hesitation.
Si tu as besoin d'aide, demande à Sophie, elle a vraiment le cœur sur la main.
If you need help, ask Sophie; she really has a giving nature.
Ils ont le cœur sur la main et n'ont pas hésité à organiser une collecte pour les sinistrés.
They are open-handed and did not hesitate to organize a fundraiser for the disaster victims.
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Source: Wiktionary