Meaning of toujours perdrix | Babel Free
/tu.ʒʊɹ pɛɹˈdɹi/Definitions
Too much of a good thing.
Examples
“"Toujours perdrix," is a complaint which we particularly wish to avoid in our embellishments.”
“"I am sorry we did not see him," cried Paula ; "he is a very nice young man : as to the General he is toujours perdrix."”
“"Toujours perdrix !" She turned, laughing at the surprise, and flushing with pleasure.”
“"Perdrix, perdrix, toujours perdrix." "Roose, Roose, toujours Roose, Robson Roose."”
“Toujours Perdrix ! That's loving to satiety– There is no fun in life without variety !”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.