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French Expression of the Week: Tenir la chandelle | French Pour Moi

French Expression of the Week

Week 37, 2026

"Tenir la chandelle"

Literal translation:

To hold the candle

Meaning:

To be a third wheel

Tenir la chandelle

Literal translation:

To hold the candle

Meaning:

To be a third wheel