Example: Il ne veut pas faire des vagues lors de la réunion importante.
Definition
"Faire des vagues" is a French expression meaning to cause trouble or create a disturbance, especially in a social or professional context. It describes someone who disrupts the status quo or stirs up controversy, as in the example, "He does not want to make waves during the important meeting."
Translations
To make waves
Armar revuelo
Opschudding veroorzaken
Fer soroll
Für Wirbel sorgen
Etymology
The phrase "faire des vagues" literally translates to "make waves" in English. It originates from the idea of waves disturbing the calm surface of water, metaphorically representing actions that disturb a peaceful situation. Did you know it is often used to describe someone who challenges norms or authority?
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To make waves