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clear the air in French

clear the air in French is crever l'abcès, détendre l'atmosphère, mettre les choses au clair.

clear the air in French

crever l'abcès
verb
(idiomatic) To assuage a hostile or uncomfortable situation.
détendre l'atmosphère
verb
(idiomatic) To assuage a hostile or uncomfortable situation.
mettre les choses au clair
verb
(idiomatic) To assuage a hostile or uncomfortable situation.
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What is "clear the air" in French?

"clear the air" in French is crever l'abcès, détendre l'atmosphère, mettre les choses au clair.

Are there other ways to say "clear the air" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "clear the air": crever l'abcès, détendre l'atmosphère, mettre les choses au clair.

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