pleurer comme une madeleine

French

Etymology

Literally, “to cry like a magdalene”, referring to the biblical legend of Mary Magdalene washing the Christ's feet with her tears.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /plœ.ʁe kɔ.m‿yn ma.dlɛn/

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Verb

pleurer comme une madeleine

1. (simile) to bawl, especially exaggeratedly; to cry one's eyes out; to cry like a baby

   Synonym: pleurer à chaudes larmes