autant en emporte le vent

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “the wind carries as many [promises] away”.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /o.tɑ̃ ɑ̃.n‿ɑ̃.pɔʁ.t(ə) lə vɑ̃/
  • France (Vosges)(file)

Phrase[edit]

autant en emporte le vent

  1. these are empty promises; these are idle threats

See also[edit]

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