burn one's bridges in French
burn one's bridges in French is brûler ses vaisseaux, brûler les ponts, couper les ponts.
burn one's bridges in French
brûler ses vaisseaux
(idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.
brûler les ponts
(idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.
couper les ponts
(idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.
faire sauter les ponts
(idiomatic) To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.
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What is "burn one's bridges" in French?
"burn one's bridges" in French is brûler ses vaisseaux, brûler les ponts, couper les ponts.
Are there other ways to say "burn one's bridges" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "burn one's bridges": brûler ses vaisseaux, brûler les ponts, couper les ponts, faire sauter les ponts.
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