tirer la sonnette d'alarme
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tirer la sonnette d'alarme
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to publicly warn of a problematic situation)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to sound the alarm (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Nous avons tiré la sonnette d'alarme dès que nous avons découvert la fraude.We sounded the alarm as soon as we discovered the fraud.
b. to raise the alarm (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Lors de la réunion, Yolande a décidé de tirer la sonnette d'alarme sur le manque de moyens.During the meeting, Yolande decided to raise the alarm about the lack of resources.
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