French Expression · Advanced
dévisser le couvercle coincé
unscrew the stuck lid
Pronunciation: dévisser le couvercle coincé
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: unscrew the stuck lid.
Example
Dévisse le couvercle coincé avec un torchon sec.
Unscrew the stuck lid with a dry dish towel.
Practice tips
- Practice dévisser le couvercle coincé 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.