10 Questions
True or false:The expression "noyer le poisson" means to drown a fish.
False
True or false: Fish can breathe in water, so it is impossible to drown them.
True
True or false: Politicians often use the "noyer le poisson" tactic to avoid answering difficult questions.
True
True or false: The expression "noyer le poisson" comes from putting a lot of salt on a fish to hide its bad taste.
False
True or false: "Noyer le poisson" is used to avoid talking about a sensitive topic or to keep a secret.
True
True or false: An example given in the text for "noyer le poisson" is avoiding talking about a friend's divorce.
False
True or false: The viewers are asked to give a thumbs down if they did not enjoy the video.
False
True or false: The video ends with a negative message.
False
True or false: The viewers are invited to suggest other expressions to explain.
True
True or false: The text is about the biology of fish.
False
Study Notes
- The expression "noyer le poisson" means to divert a conversation from an uncomfortable topic.
- It is impossible to actually drown a fish because they breathe in water.
- Politicians often use this tactic to avoid answering a question.
- The expression comes from putting a lot of sauce on a fish to hide its bad taste.
- It is used to avoid talking about a sensitive topic or to keep a secret.
- Example given: avoiding talking about a friend's pregnancy.
- The speaker invites viewers to suggest other expressions to explain.
- Viewers are asked to give a thumbs up if they enjoyed the video.
- The video ends with a positive message and a goodbye.
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