Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "fanfreluche"?

Accepted Answer

First person singular of the present indicative of fanfrelucher.
Third person singular of the present indicative of fanfrelucher.
First person singular of the present subjunctive of fanfrelucher.
Third person singular of the present subjunctive of fanfrelucher.
Second person singular of the imperative of fanfrelucher.

Question 2

Where does the French word "fanfreluche" come from?

Accepted Answer

Attested in 1534 by Rabelais. From Old French fanfelue (trifle), attested in the form fanfeluce in 1405, from Latin famfaluca (air bubble), itself from Ancient Greek πομφόλυξ pomphólyx (air bubble).

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