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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