la fleur au fusil

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, [with] the flower on the rifle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /la flœʁ o fy.zi/

Adverb

la fleur au fusil

  1. (figuratively) in a jolly manner, merrily, light-heartedly, insouciantly, blithely
    Synonym: guillerettement
  2. (figuratively) boldly, bravely and enthusiastically
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