branle-bas

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bʁɑ̃l.ba/ ~ /bʁɑ̃l.bɑ/
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Noun

branle-bas m (invariable)

  1. (archaic) the taking down of hammocks in a ship
    branle-bas de combat ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
  2. (idiomatic) commotion; hoo-ha

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