Personnalité - Caractéristiques peu attrayantes

Explorez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant les caractéristiques peu attrayantes avec des exemples comme "patate de canapé" et "pluie à un enterrement".

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green with envy [Phrase]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: He was green with envy when he found out that his classmate had received a scholarship to a prestigious university .

like a broken record [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who keeps repeating the same thing in a way that is annoying

Ex: He sounds like a broken record.

wet blanket [nom]

rabat-joie

Ex: Do n't invite him to the party ; he 's such a wet blanket and will ruin the fun for everyone .

Ne l'invite pas à la fête; c'est un trouble-fête et il va gâcher l'ambiance pour tout le monde.

misery guts [nom]

ronchon

Ex: No matter the situation , she always acts like a misery guts , never finding anything to be happy about .

Peu importe la situation, elle agit toujours comme un rabat-joie, ne trouvant jamais rien qui la rende heureuse.

empty shell [nom]

coquille vide

Ex: If he does n't address his feelings , he may become an empty shell , unable to connect with others .

S'il ne s'adresse pas à ses sentiments, il pourrait devenir une coquille vide, incapable de se connecter avec les autres.

yellow streak [nom]

une lâcheté

Ex: Do n't count on him to stand up for you ; he has a yellow streak and avoids confrontation .

Ne comptez pas sur lui pour vous défendre ; il a une lâcheté et évite les confrontations.

faint of heart [Phrase]

easily frightened or discouraged

Ex: Her constant worries and hesitations show that she is faint of heart , unable to take risks .

(afraid|scared|frightened) of {one's} own shadow [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who becomes extremely afraid of or nervous about even the smallest things

Ex: He 's afraid of his own shadow when it comes to making decisions ; he 's always seeking reassurance from others .

doubting Thomas [nom]

Thomas incrédule

Ex:

C'est un vrai Thomas l'incrédule ; il ne croira pas que le concert est annulé tant qu'il n'aura pas vu l'annonce officielle.

(as|) quiet as a mouse [Phrase]

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: If everyone remains quiet as mice during the presentation, the speaker can deliver the message effectively.

(as|) mute as a fish [Phrase]

used to refer to someone who refuses to talk much or is completely silent

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to engage him in conversation , he remains as mute as a fish , unwilling to communicate .

nervous wreck [nom]

épave nerveuse

Ex: Her constant worrying and anxious behavior make her appear like a nervous wreck , seeking reassurance from others .

Son inquiétude constante et son comportement anxieux la font paraître comme une épave nerveuse, cherchant constamment des réassurances auprès des autres.

basket case [nom]

une épave nerveuse

Ex: If he seeks therapy and support , he may avoid becoming a basket case during difficult times .

S'il cherche une thérapie et un soutien, il pourrait éviter de devenir une loque pendant les périodes difficiles.

(bundle|bag) of nerves [Phrase]

an extremely anxious or nervous person

Ex: Before her performance , she was a bundle of nerves , worried about making any mistakes .

to {not} [say] boo to a goose [Phrase]

to be very quiet and show signs of discomfort or anxiety when in public

Ex: His extreme shyness makes him appear as if he would n't say boo to a goose .

like a bump on a log [Phrase]

used to refer to someone or something that shows very little motion or does nothing

Ex: During the team brainstorming session , he sat there like a bump on a log , not offering any ideas or input .

couch potato [nom]

mollasson

Ex: Do n't be such a couch potato ; get up and go for a walk !

Ne sois pas un pantouflard ; lève-toi et va faire une promenade !

sour grapes [nom]

les raisins sont trop verts

Ex: After not getting the job , he dismissed it as a boring position with a low salary , exhibiting sour grapes .

Après ne pas avoir obtenu le poste, il l'a rejeté comme une position ennuyeuse avec un salaire bas, montrant des raisins verts.

green-eyed monster [Phrase]

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: Her possessiveness and suspiciousness are clear signs of the green-eyed monster in her .

to [have] sticky fingers [Phrase]

to have a tendency to steal from others whenever the opportunity presents itself

Ex: Do n't leave your belongings unattended around him ; he 's known to have sticky fingers .

lower than a snake's belly [Phrase]

used to describe a person with no principles or morality

Ex: His deliberate betrayal of his friends is evidence that he 's lower than a snake 's belly .

penny pincher [nom]

radin

Ex:

Ses habitudes extrêmes de radin le font paraître avare et peu disposé à aider les autres.

hairy at the [heel] [Phrase]

lacking good manners

Ex: I tried to talk to her about it , but she 's just hairy at the heels .

to [cry] stinking fish [Phrase]

to complain about something that is not worth complaining about

Ex: I ca n't believe you 're crying stinking fish about your new car .

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