pattern

Société, Droit et Politique - Social Class

Explorez les expressions anglaises liées aux classes sociales, notamment « sang bleu » et « sous le sel ».

review-disable

Réviser

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

quiz-disable

Quiz

Commencer à apprendre
English idioms related to Society, Law & Politics
upper crust

the people that are of the highest class in a society

l'aristocratie, la haute société

l'aristocratie, la haute société

Google Translate
[nom]
above the salt

(of people) of a rank or position that is high or honorable

[Phrase]
below the salt

(of people) of a status, position, or reputation that is low

[Phrase]
airs and graces

an exaggerated or artificial display of superiority or elegance

[Phrase]
blue blood

someone who is born in a family that is of noble rank or social prominence

noble, aristocrate

noble, aristocrate

Google Translate
[nom]
fair-haired boy

a person who is favored or treated with special privilege, often by someone in a position of authority

[Phrase]
born in the purple

privileged by birth or family background

[Phrase]
to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth

to be born into a wealthy or privileged family and having access to all the luxuries and comfort that comes with it

[Phrase]
silver spoon

wealth that is inherited to one from a royal or very rich family

cuillère en argent

cuillère en argent

Google Translate
[nom]
the chattering class

intellectuals, commentators, or influencers who are frequently talking or writing about public issues and current events but who may lack practical experience or political power

classe à bavarder, élite bavarde

classe à bavarder, élite bavarde

Google Translate
[nom]
skid row

a poor area in a town or city in which a lot of homeless or drunk people live

zone de non-droit, quartier défavorisé

zone de non-droit, quartier défavorisé

Google Translate
[nom]
the right side of the tracks

a very safe and wealthy area in a city or town

[Phrase]
worm's eye view

a perspective that emphasizes the view or situation of someone with lower status or authority

[Phrase]
plum in one's mouth

a manner of speaking associated with wealth, social status, or formal education

[Phrase]
LanGeek
Télécharger l'application LanGeek