mélanger des choux et des carottes

French

Etymology

Literally, “mix cabbages and carrots”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /me.lɑ̃.ʒe de ʃu e de ka.ʁɔt/
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Verb

mélanger des choux et des carottes

  1. (figuratively) to mix apples and oranges, to compare apples and oranges
    Synonyms: comparer des pommes et des poires, mélanger les torchons et les serviettes
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