French Expression · Advanced
aiguiser le petit couteau
sharpen the small knife
Pronunciation: aiguiser le petit couteau
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: sharpen the small knife.
Example
Aiguise le petit couteau avant de couper les herbes.
Sharpen the small knife before chopping the herbs.
Practice tips
- Practice aiguiser le petit couteau out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.