donner une leçon

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɔ.ne yn lə.sɔ̃/
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Verb

donner une leçon

  1. (informal, figuratively, transitive with à) to teach someone a lesson

Usage notes

  • Often used with bon: donner une bonne leçon à quelqu'un.

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