part du lion

French

Etymology

From Aesop's fable The Lion's Share.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /paʁ dy ljɔ̃/

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Noun

part du lion f (plural parts du lion)

1. lion's share (a large or generous portion; the largest portion)

   se tailler la part du lion ― to take the lion's share

Related terms

• léonin

See also

• part du pauvre