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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /maʁ.ke l(ə) pa/ ~ /maʁ.ke l(ə) pɑ/
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Verb

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marquer le pas

  1. (figuratively) to run out of steam, to lose one's momentum, to slow down, to languish, to mark time
    Synonyms: s’essouffler, décliner, piétiner, faire du sur place