Personnalité - Traits désagréables

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "piece of work" et "cold fish" sont liées à des traits désagréables en anglais.

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(as|) cross as two sticks [Phrase]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: After the argument , she was cross as two sticks and did n't speak to him for days .

penny wise and pound foolish [Phrase]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

Ex:

rotten egg [nom]

mauvaise graine

Ex: She seemed nice at first , but she turned out to be a rotten egg , spreading rumors and gossiping about everyone .

Elle semblait gentille au début, mais elle s'est avérée être une mauvaise graine, répandant des rumeurs et potinant sur tout le monde.

cold fish [nom]

un poisson froid

Ex: At social gatherings , she tends to be a bit of a cold fish , preferring to keep to herself rather than engaging with others .

Lors des rassemblements sociaux, elle a tendance à être un peu un poisson froid, préférant rester seule plutôt que de s'engager avec les autres.

piece of work [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with

Ex: Dealing with that client was a nightmare. He's a difficult piece of work.

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: Mary is talking about her struggles , but her husband sits there , cold as stone , showing no sympathy .

dog in the manger [Phrase]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

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off {one's} rocker [Phrase]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: He has been acting off his rocker ever since the accident .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [Phrase]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex:

loose cannon [nom]

un élément imprévisible

Ex: Do n't rely on him for critical tasks ; he 's proven to be a loose cannon with his unreliable actions .

Ne comptez pas sur lui pour les tâches critiques ; il s'est avéré être un élément imprévisible avec ses actions peu fiables.

all {one's} geese [are] swans [phrase]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

Ex: He thinks he's the best singer in the world, but he can't carry a tune. All his geese are swans.

(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: If you study hard and use your intelligence wisely , you 'll become cunning as a fox and excel in your career .

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [Phrase]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: Do n't trust him ; he 's as slippery as a snake , always finding ways to avoid taking any real responsibility for his actions .

(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill [Phrase]

not true, real, or genuine

Ex: If she does n't practice more , her acting will appear as queer as a three-dollar bill on stage , and she wo n't get the lead role .

bats in the belfry [Phrase]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: I think he has bats in the belfry , as he believes in conspiracy theories and behaves oddly .

(as|) mad as a (hatter|March hare) [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: Ever since he lost his job , he 's been acting mad as a hatter , talking to imaginary friends and making nonsensical decisions .

to [blow] hot and cold [Phrase]

souffler le chaud et le froid

Ex: Investors often blow hot and cold , which makes the market unpredictable .

the nature of the beast [Phrase]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: In business negotiations , delays and uncertainties are the nature of the beast , and one must be patient .

holier than the Pope [Phrase]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

Ex: Do n't listen to her ; she acts holier than the Pope , yet she is not as charitable as she claims to be .

bad egg [nom]

mauvaise graine

Ex: In the past , there were bad eggs in the community who spread rumors to create conflict among neighbors .

Dans le passé, il y avait des mauvaises graines dans la communauté qui répandaient des rumeurs pour créer des conflits entre voisins.

out of {one's} mind [Phrase]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: If he keeps making risky decisions , people might consider him out of his mind , but sometimes taking risks pays off .

waste of skin [Phrase]

a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space

Ex: He never contributes anything to the team ; he 's just a waste of skin .

(as|) quick as a dog can lick a dish [Phrase]

used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

Ex: He made his decision quick as a dog can lick a dish , without taking the time to consider the consequences .

behind the times [Phrase]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: You ca n’t expect him to understand modern music ; he ’s behind the times .

Personnalité
Traits désagréables	Caractéristiques peu attrayantes	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Compétent & Intelligent	Fort et Confiant	Honest
Nice	Vif et énergique	Fier & Arrogant	Insensé ou Maladroit