Provençal expression

fai soulèu à la Santo-Baumo

Nature

Literal translation

The sun is shining at la Sainte-Baume.

Meaning

the sun is shining over la Sainte-Baume

Explanation

The sun is shining at la Sainte-Baume: said ironically when there is no sun at all.

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