Marronniers (en. Chestnut trees)

/maʁɔɲje/

Synonyms

  • aesculus
  • arbre à fleurs
  • châtaignier

Slang Meanings

A predictable and boring event.
This debate about layoffs has become a marronnier in our society.
Ce débat sur le licenciement est devenu un marronnier dans notre société.
A topic of conversation that everyone brings up.
When there's nothing to say, we always talk about this marronnier.
Quand on n'a rien à dire, on parle toujours de ce marronnier.