bien lui en prit

French

Etymology

From the turn of phrase prendre à quelqu’un de faire quelque chose.

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bjɛ̃ lɥi ɑ̃ pʁi/

Phrase

bien lui en prit

1. good for him/her, it was the right choice (to)

   Coordinate term: mal lui en prit

   • 1993, Jane Donnelly, translated by Marie May, Le labyrinthe des passions, page 115:

     Bien lui en prit, car Nicolas se trouvait justement là, assis à sa table de travail.

     That was a good decision, since Nicolas was just there, sitting at his desk.