Relations - Family

Maîtrisez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant la famille, comme "né et élevé" et "brebis galeuse".

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love child [nom]

enfant naturel

Ex: Despite not being married , Tom and Jane welcomed a beautiful love child into their lives .

Bien que non mariés, Tom et Jane ont accueilli un bel enfant naturel dans leur vie.

big mama [nom]

grande mère

Ex: In our household, she's not just a mother but also our Big Mama, working tirelessly to provide for our needs with love and dedication.

Dans notre foyer, elle n'est pas seulement une mère mais aussi notre Grande Maman, travaillant sans relâche pour subvenir à nos besoins avec amour et dévouement.

born on the wrong side of the blanket [Phrase]

used to refer to a child whose parents were not married at the time of birth

Ex: Despite being born on the wrong side of the blanket , Sarah grew up to become a successful entrepreneur and proved that one 's origins do n't define their potential .

born and bred [Phrase]

used to refer to a place one was born or grew up in

Ex: As a born and bred Texan , Mark has a deep appreciation for country music and barbecues .

to [have] a bun in the oven [Phrase]

to be expecting a child

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to [wrap] {sb} (up|) in cotton wool [Phrase]

to protect or treat someone or something in an overly cautious or overprotective manner

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pigeon pair [nom]

paire pigeon

Ex: John and Emily are a pigeon pair , with John being the older brother and Emily being the younger sister .

John et Emily sont une paire pigeon, avec John étant le frère aîné et Emily étant la sœur cadette.

{one's} (own|) flesh and blood [Phrase]

used to describe someone with whom one shares a family relation

Ex: Amanda always puts her flesh and blood first , prioritizing the needs and well-being of her family .

curtain lecture [nom]

sermon conjugal

Ex: Catherine gave John a curtain lecture about leaving his socks on the floor , reminding him of the importance of tidiness and cleanliness .

Catherine a donné à John une réprimande en privé à propos de ses chaussettes laissées par terre, lui rappelant l'importance de la propreté et de la netteté.

black sheep [nom]

brebis galeuse

Ex: Alice 's rebellious behavior and disregard for authority have earned her the reputation of being the black sheep of the school .

Le comportement rebelle d'Alice et son mépris de l'autorité lui ont valu la réputation d'être la brebis galeuse de l'école.

chip off the old block [Phrase]

someone who closely resembles their parent, especially in terms of personality, traits, or behavior

Ex: As a brilliant scientist , Dr. Johnson 's daughter proves to be a chip off the old block , showing the same level of curiosity and dedication to scientific research .

to [cut] {sb} off with a (cent|penny) [Phrase]

to disinherit or withdraw financial support from a family member as a way to express disapproval or to enforce certain behaviors or decisions

Ex: After a heated argument with his parents, David was cut off with a cent and had to find a way to support himself financially.

Benjamin of the family [Phrase]

used to refer to the youngest child of a family

Ex: Being the Benjamin of the family , Sarah is constantly compared to her older siblings and their achievements .

from father to son [Phrase]

used to refer to the passing down of traditions, knowledge, values, or skills from one generation to the next, especially from a father to his son

Ex: In the Miller family , the talent for painting is nurtured and passed down from father to son .

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