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faire la part du feu
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French
1.1
Pronunciation
1.2
Verb
1.2.1
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Pronunciation
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IPA
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key
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/fɛʁ la paʁ dy fø/
France (Lyon)
(
file
)
Verb
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faire
la
part
du
feu
(
literally
)
in the event of a
fire
, to
give up
some items to the
flames
in order to
preserve
the rest
(
figuratively
)
to
compromise
; to make
sacrifices
for the
greater good
See also
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sauver les meubles
limiter les dégâts
arrêter les frais
distinguer
l’
essentiel
de
l’
accessoire