French Expression · Advanced
la fermeture éclair coince
the zipper is sticking
Pronunciation: la fermeture éclair coince
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: the zipper is sticking.
Example
La fermeture éclair coince près de la poche.
The zipper is sticking near the pocket.
Practice tips
- Practice la fermeture éclair coince 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.