dire ses quatre vérités

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to tell somebody their four truths.

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Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /diʁ se ka.tʁə ve.ʁi.te/
  • (file)

Verb[edit]

dire ses quatre vérités

  1. (informal) to give someone a piece of one's mind; to tell (someone) some home truths, to say a few choice words to [+ à (someone)]

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