avoir un chat dans la gorge

B1 Idiom

Translation

to have a frog in one's throat

Literal Translation

to have a cat in the throat

Meaning

To have difficulty speaking due to throat irritation

Example

Excuse-moi, j'ai un chat dans la gorge.

Usage Notes

Polite excuse for coughing

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