donner lieu

French

Etymology

Compare Italian dare luogo.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɔ.ne ljø/

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Verb

donner lieu

1. to give rise to, to lead to, to cause, to bring about [with à ‘something’]

   Synonyms: donner naissance, provoquer, causer, occasionner

See also

• avoir lieu