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verb

passer le flambeau

/pa.se lə flɑ̃.bo/

verb/pa.se lə flɑ̃.bo/

to step down (in favour/favor of), to stand aside (in favour/favor of), to pass the mantle (to), to pass the torch (on to), to pass the baton (on to), to hand the reins (to); to hang up one's boots (in favour/favor of)

Synonyms: passer le relais, passer la main

Antonyms: prendre la relève, prendre le relais, reprendre le flambeau