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stick out like a sore thumb in French

stick out like a sore thumb in French is détonner, faire tache.

stick out like a sore thumb in French

détonner
verb
(simile) To be very noticeably (and undesirably or humorously) different; to be prominently out of place; to be particularly obtrusive or conspicuous (usually unintentionally); to attract unwanted attention or notice.
faire tache
verb
(simile) To be very noticeably (and undesirably or humorously) different; to be prominently out of place; to be particularly obtrusive or conspicuous (usually unintentionally); to attract unwanted attention or notice.
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What is "stick out like a sore thumb" in French?

"stick out like a sore thumb" in French is détonner, faire tache.

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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "stick out like a sore thumb": détonner, faire tache.

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