Canada· medium· informal
chanter la pomme
“to sing the apple”
Meaning
To flirt with someone, laying on the charm
Explanation
Quebec French for turning on the charm, chatting someone up with sweet talk.
Example
Il a passé la soirée à chanter la pomme à la nouvelle serveuse.
He spent the whole evening flirting with the new waitress.
Origin
Origin uncertain.
Where
Quebec
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