Avoir le dernier mot
Example: Dans chaque débat, il veut toujours avoir le dernier mot.
Definition
"Avoir le dernier mot" is a French expression meaning to have the final say in a conversation or argument, ensuring one's opinion or decision is the last heard. It implies a desire to conclude a discussion by asserting dominance or winning the debate.
Etymology
The phrase "avoir le dernier mot" literally translates to "to have the last word" in English. It originates from the importance placed on spoken words in debates and discussions, where having the final statement symbolizes control or victory. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in many languages to express similar ideas of closing an argument.
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To have the last word