moldy sock
| 17:19 Oct 20, 2001 |
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| 5 | vieille chaussette pourrie |
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| 4 | vieille chaussette |
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| 4 | C'est une chaussette moisie |
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| 4 | Ca, c'est une chaussette pourrie ! |
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| 4 | chaussette puante |
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| 4 | vieille histoire, vieux truc |
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vieille chaussette Explanation: at least this is one of the possible meanings |
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39 mins confidence:
C'est une chaussette moisie Explanation: sock = chaussette moldy = moisi the context is very little; this is a literal translation |
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Ca, c'est une chaussette pourrie ! Explanation: Moisi sera plus utilise par des adultes et pourrie plutot par des enfants |
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chaussette puante Explanation: stinking socks |
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7 hrs confidence:
vieille chaussette pourrie Explanation: Mouldy/moldy is an image. To say moisie is to take it a bit too literally. I have however heard it said in this way. |
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vieille histoire, vieux truc Explanation: hth yacine |
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