donner prise

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɔ.ne pʁiz/

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Verb

donner prise

1. to give rise [with à ‘to a result’]
2. to provide an opportunity for, to expose oneself to [with à ‘someone/something, esp. negative’]

See also

• prêter le flanc
• donner lieu