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bring home the bacon in French

bring home the bacon in French is faire bouillir la marmite, faire bouillir la popotte, gagner son pain.

bring home the bacon in French

faire bouillir la marmite
verb
(idiomatic) To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.
faire bouillir la popotte
verb
(idiomatic) To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.
gagner son pain
verb
(idiomatic) To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.
mettre du pain sur la table
verb
(idiomatic) To have employment which provides remuneration to satisfy the basic needs of oneself and one's family.
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What is "bring home the bacon" in French?

"bring home the bacon" in French is faire bouillir la marmite, faire bouillir la popotte, gagner son pain.

Are there other ways to say "bring home the bacon" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "bring home the bacon": faire bouillir la marmite, faire bouillir la popotte, gagner son pain, mettre du pain sur la table.

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