employer la manière forte

French

Etymology

Compare Italian maniere forti.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɑ̃.plwa.je la ma.njɛʁ fɔʁt/

Verb

employer la manière forte

1. (figuratively) to use strong-arm tactics

Usage notes

• employer is the most common variant, but other verbs are possible: utiliser, recourir à.

See also

• aux grands maux les grands remèdes
• employer les grands moyens
• artillerie lourde