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ras-le-bol

fed-upness, exasperation

noun ra luh BOL Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Ras-le-bol is a vivid colloquial expression literally evoking something 'up to the brim of the bowl', meaning one has had more than enough. It is used as an exclamation (Ras-le-bol! — I've had enough!) or as a noun (le ras-le-bol général — general exasperation). The expression is informal and common in everyday spoken French.

Examples

"Il y a un ras-le-bol général dans l'entreprise."

Natural Translation

There is a general sense of exasperation in the company.

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