lay down the law in French
lay down the law in French is faire la loi, faire la pluie et le beau temps.
lay down the law in French
faire la loi
(idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
faire la pluie et le beau temps
(idiomatic) To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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What is "lay down the law" in French?
"lay down the law" in French is faire la loi, faire la pluie et le beau temps.
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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lay down the law": faire la loi, faire la pluie et le beau temps.
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