sans feu ni lieu

French

Etymology

Literally, without fire nor home.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɑ̃ fø ni ljø/
  • Audio (France (Somain)):(file)

Adjective

sans feu ni lieu (invariable)

  1. (literary) footloose, unfixed, with no ties, homeless
    Synonym: sans attache

See also