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French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pa.se lə flɑ̃.bo/ ~ /pɑ.se lə flɑ̃.bo/
Verb
passer le flambeau
- (figuratively) to step down (in favour/favor of), to stand aside (in favour/favor of), to pass the mantle (to), to pass the torch (on to), to pass the baton (on to), to hand the reins (to); to hang up one's boots (in favour/favor of)
- Synonyms: passer le relais, passer la main
- Antonyms: prendre la relève, prendre le relais, reprendre le flambeau