j'ai mis de l'eau dans mon vin...

11 Avril 2013 , Rédigé par Olala ! French courses in Chamonix Publié dans #expressions francaises

Mettre de l'eau dans son vin est une expression qui veut dire " faire des efforts pour être plus modéré" .

The literal meaning - to water down one's wine - is not often used because adding water to wine is not a common practice ! And not appreciated at all during a dinner !

Figuratively, mettre de l'eau dans son vin has two somewhat related meanings: to tone it down (show less animosity) and to be more moderate (make concessions).

conjugaison verbe mettre au présent participe passé : mis

je /tu mets - il/elle/on met

nous mettons

vous mettez

ils/elles mettent

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