peau de chagrin

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French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /po d(ə) ʃa.ɡʁɛ̃/
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Noun

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peau de chagrin f (plural peaux de chagrin)

  1. shagreen

Usage notes

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Often used in comparative constructions, with verbs denoting the idea of dwindling or shrinking, such as rétrécir, se réduire, se ratatiner comme peau de chagrin (to shrink at a rate of knots); or se réduire à une peau de chagrin.