bien lui en prit

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French

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Etymology

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From the turn of phrase prendre à quelqu’un de faire quelque chose.

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bjɛ̃ lɥi ɑ̃ pʁi/

Phrase

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bien lui en prit

  1. good for him/her, it was the right choice (to)
    Coordinate term: mal lui en prit
    • 1993, Jane Donnelly, translated by Marie May, Le labyrinthe des passions, page 115:
      Bien lui en prit, car Nicolas se trouvait justement là, assis à sa table de travail.
      That was a good decision, since Nicolas was just there, sitting at his desk.