faire pâle figure

French

Etymology

Compare English cut a figure.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁ pal fi.ɡyʁ/ ~ /fɛʁ pɑl fi.ɡyʁ/

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Verb

faire pâle figure

1. (figuratively) to pale in comparison (with), not to hold a candle (to) [with devant or en face de or face à ‘someone/something’]

See also

• arriver à la cheville
• faire figure de