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avoir beau
avoir beau
to do in vain; to try in vain
→ avoir
phrase
Uncommon
#20,288
to do in vain; to try in vain
Usually followed by an infinitive. Used when someone makes an effort but does not get the desired result.
FR:
On peut dire « avoir beau » pour exprimer un effort vain.
EN:
You can say “avoir beau” to express a futile effort.