spin a yarn in French
spin a yarn in French is monter un bateau, raconter des balivernes, raconter des histoires.
spin a yarn in French
monter un bateau
(idiomatic) To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
raconter des balivernes
(idiomatic) To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
raconter des histoires
(idiomatic) To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
raconter des salades
(idiomatic) To tell or create a story, especially one which is lengthy or far-fetched.
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What is "spin a yarn" in French?
"spin a yarn" in French is monter un bateau, raconter des balivernes, raconter des histoires.
Are there other ways to say "spin a yarn" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "spin a yarn": monter un bateau, raconter des balivernes, raconter des histoires, raconter des salades.
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