lick one's wounds in French
lick one's wounds in French is panser ses blessures, panser ses plaies.
lick one's wounds in French
panser ses blessures
(idiomatic) To withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat; to recuperate.
panser ses plaies
(idiomatic) To withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat; to recuperate.
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What is "lick one's wounds" in French?
"lick one's wounds" in French is panser ses blessures, panser ses plaies.
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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lick one's wounds": panser ses blessures, panser ses plaies.
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