Example: Elle a la langue bien pendue et parle sans arrêt en réunion.
Definition
"Avoir la langue bien pendue" is a French expression meaning to be very talkative or to speak freely and without hesitation. It describes someone who talks a lot, often openly and confidently, as in the example, 'Elle a la langue bien pendue et parle sans arrêt en réunion.'
Translations
To be very talkative
No callarse nunca
Een vlotte babbel hebben
Xerrar pels descosits
Eine lose Zunge haben
Etymology
The phrase "avoir la langue bien pendue" literally translates to 'to have the tongue well hung.' It originates from the idea that a tongue hanging freely allows for easy and continuous speech. This vivid expression dates back to old French idioms emphasizing talkativeness and the ability to speak without restraint.
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To be very talkative