Why do I need to know donner du grain à moudre? Donner du grain à moudre means ‘giving grain to grind’ (du grain means ‘grain’ and moudre means ‘to grind’). Donner du grain à moudre, giving grain to grind, is therefore key in ensuring that the mill can do its job. Well if so, il y a du grain à moudre - there is grain to grind. Du grain à moudre can also mean ‘food for thought’.

Source: The Local December 20, 2019 11:15 UTC