- to lose one's countenance
- perdre contenance
English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance. Jean-Daniel Katz. 2010.
to lose one's countenance
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countenance — n. & v. n. 1 a the face. b the facial expression. 2 composure. 3 moral support. v.tr. 1 give approval to (an act etc.) (cannot countenance this breach of the rules). 2 (often foll. by in) encourage (a person or a practice). Phrases and idioms:… … Useful english dictionary
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