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French Expression of the Day: Pleure, tu pisseras moins

Discover a colourful French phrase used to dispense a little tough love, as featured by The Local.

By 27 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET Updated 27 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET

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According to The Local, the French expression of the day is "Pleure, tu pisseras moins". The phrase offers a direct way to dispense a little tough love when someone is complaining or upset.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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