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Katia Petrovicz nous fait découvrir le "Strandkorb", une chaise longue géante en osier inventée en Allemagne pour profiter des plages même quand il fait frais et venteux ! Confortable et pratique, c'est un symbole des vacances au bord de la mer du Nord. #Allemagne #Plage #Invention
Duration
3.2 mins
Source
Level
advanced
Word Count
479 (270 unique words)
Topics
North Sea
History
Lifestyle
Location
Germany
Culture
Travel
Baltic Sea
Social History

Vocab Notes

01.
tape-à-l’œil
ostentatious, flashy

This expression describes something that is overly showy or attention-grabbing, often in a negative way, implying a lack of good taste.

02.
à souhait
to one's liking, perfectly

This adverbial phrase means 'as desired' and is used to emphasize that something is exactly as it should be, often referring to a pleasing quality or desired outcome.

03.
ça n’est pas fini
that's not all, wait, there's more

This informal expression is used to create suspense or excitement before revealing additional information or features.

04.
nec plus ultra
the ultimate, the very best, the height of

This Latin expression is used in French to describe something that is the ultimate or most extreme example of its kind. It emphasizes the exceptional nature of something.

05.
bien en chair
plump, overweight

This euphemistic expression is used to describe someone who is overweight in a more delicate or humorous way. It literally translates to 'well in flesh.'

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