Example: Il ne était pas dans son assiette après avoir reçu la mauvaise nouvelle.
Definition
"Ne pas être dans son assiette" is a French expression meaning to feel unwell or out of sorts, either physically or emotionally. It describes a state where someone is not feeling like their usual self, often due to illness, discomfort, or distress.
Translations
To feel unwell
No encontrarse bien
Niet lekker in je vel zitten
No trobar-se bé
Nicht gut drauf sein
Etymology
The expression "Ne pas être dans son assiette" literally means 'not to be in one's plate.' It dates back to the 18th century and originally referred to someone not sitting well at the table, implying discomfort or unease. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe any state of feeling off or unwell.
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To feel unwell