French

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Etymology

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Literally, to tie one's toque on.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.ta.ʃe sa tyk/
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Verb

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attacher sa tuque

  1. (Quebec, informal, idiomatic) to brace oneself; to get ready; to hold onto one's hat
    Du côté du bureau d’information touristique à Magog, on m’a dit qu’il faudra attacher nos tuques.[1]
    I was told by the Magog tourism office that we'd better be ready.
    Attachez vos tuques, vous n’avez pas fini de vous désoler.[2]
    Brace yourself, it's far from being over.

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