French Expression · Native
Faire la part des choses
To put things into perspective / To be fair
Pronunciation: fehr lah pahr day SHOZ
Meaning
To differentiate between various aspects of a situation, especially when evaluating blame or success, to form a balanced judgment.
Example
Il faut faire la part des choses, ce n'est pas entièrement de ta faute.
You have to put things into perspective, it's not entirely your fault.
Common mistakes & tips
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