faire un bail

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, “to make a lease”, implying that an entire rental lease (which can last several years) has elapsed. Compare faire une paye.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɛ.ʁ‿œ̃ baj/
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Verb

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faire un bail

  1. (impersonal, informal)
    Synonym: faire une plombe
    Ça fait un bail qu’on ne s’est pas vus.(please add an English translation of this usage example)