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faire pitié
faire pitié
to be pitiful; to inspire pity
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to be pitiful; to inspire pity
Often used to say that someone or something is so sad, weak, or pathetic that it makes people feel pity.
FR:
Ce pauvre chien fait pitié avec ses côtes visibles.
EN:
That poor dog is pitiful with its ribs showing.