de pire en pire

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, from worse to worse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /də pi.ʁ‿ɑ̃ piʁ/
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Adverb

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de pire en pire

  1. (informal) worse and worse
    Synonyms: de mal en pis, de pis en pis
    Antonym: de mieux en mieux
    Sa dépression, c’est de pire en pire.This depression is getting worse and worse.