How is the phrase lui donner une leçon translated from French to English

English translation
Teach him a lesson
phrase

Punir quelqu'un ou le faire souffrir pour qu'il n'y revienne pas.

To punish or make someone suffer so they learn not to repeat a mistake.

Examples with “lui donner une leçon”

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  • Tu dois lui donner une leçon sur la responsabilité. — You need to teach him a lesson about responsibility.

  • Pourquoi ne lui donnes-tu pas une leçon pour ses retards ? — Why don't you teach him a lesson for being late?

  • Je crois qu'il est temps de lui donner une leçon dont il se souviendra. — I think it's time to teach him a lesson he won't forget.

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