montrer patte blanche
/mɔ̃.tʁe pat blɑ̃ʃ/
verb
C1
le (masc.) la (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present
- montre patte blanche
- past
- a montré patte blanche
- perfect
- montré patte blanche
Meaning
Similar words
Close — both involve proving or demonstrating something.
Similar in other languages
English
Close, figuratively — to show ID, prove one's credentials relates to demonstrating.
Practice
1 What does montrer patte blanche mean?
to prove one's credentials, show ID
2 Fill the gap: Il faut ___ patte blanche pour entrer.
Full sentence: Il faut montrer patte blanche pour entrer. (You have to show your credentials to get in.)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches montrer patte blanche?
montrer patte blanche: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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