en l'air

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃ l‿ɛʁ/

Adjective

en l'air (invariable)

  1. (figuratively) empty, not backed by action
    menaces en l'air ― idle threats
    une promesse en l'air ― an empty promise
    paroles en l'air ― hot air, empty words

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