à bon entendeur

French

Etymology

Ellipsis of à bon entendeur ne faut qu’une parole (“A word to the wise is sufficient”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a bɔ.n‿ɑ̃.tɑ̃.dœʁ/
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Interjection

à bon entendeur

  1. Used as an encouragement to the listener to make good use of the information provided.

Usage notes

The information can be reason for caution, but can also suggest an opportunity.

Derived terms

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