avoir un chat dans la gorge: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Literally, to have a cat in the throat, suggesting a temporary sensation of obstruction or irritation in the throat.
Examples
BetaJ'ai l'impression d'avoir un chat dans la gorge, c'est difficile de parler clairement.
I literally feel like I have a cat in my throat; it’s hard to speak clearly.
Le chanteur avait un chat dans la gorge, ce qui expliquait ses notes rauques ce soir-là.
The singer literally had a cat in his throat, which explained his hoarse notes that night.
Après avoir avalé ce morceau de pain sec, elle avait un chat dans la gorge pendant plusieurs minutes.
After swallowing that dry piece of bread, she literally had a cat in her throat for several minutes.
Le médecin a examiné sa gorge et a confirmé qu'il y avait une irritation causant un chat dans la gorge.
The doctor examined his throat and confirmed there was irritation causing a cat in the throat.
- To be hoarse or temporarily unable to speak clearly, typically because of mucus, dryness, or throat irritation.
Examples
BetaJe n'arrive pas à parler normalement, j'ai un chat dans la gorge depuis ce matin.
I can’t speak normally; I’ve been hoarse since this morning.
Elle a un chat dans la gorge à force de crier pendant le match hier soir.
She’s hoarse from shouting during the game last night.
Si tu as un chat dans la gorge, prends un peu de miel pour apaiser ton irritation.
If you’re hoarse, take some honey to soothe your irritation.
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