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Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Discover this common party-themed French saying
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The French love using idioms in everyday conversations, however these unique sayings can sound completely bizarre when translated literally into English. 

It is useful to understand their figurative meaning to avoid confusion when chatting with locals.

This particular example illustrates an expression that you might say when referring to a person who could be described as a bit of a party animal.

Can you guess the French phrase?


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A) Avoir le sens de la fête (literally to have the meaning of the party). In French, it refers to a person who knows how to get into the festive spirit.

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