casser la figure

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.se la fi.ɡyʁ/ ~ /kɑ.se la fi.ɡyʁ/
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Verb

casser la figure

  1. (informal, figuratively) to duff up, to beat up
    Synonyms: casser la gueule, péter la gueule, refaire le portrait, faire la tête au carré
  2. (reflexive, informal, figuratively) to fail, to fall flat on one's face
    Synonyms: se casser la gueule, se planter