Francophonie· easy
avoir des doigts de fée
“to have fairy fingers”
Meaning
To be exceptionally skilful with one's hands
Explanation
Said of someone brilliant at needlework, crafts, cooking or any fiddly hands-on task, as if a fairy had blessed their fingers.
Example
Ma grand-mère a des doigts de fée, elle tricote des pulls magnifiques.
My grandmother has fairy fingers, she knits gorgeous jumpers.
Origin
Origin uncertain.
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