Société, Droit et Politique - Social Class

Explorez les idiomes anglais liés aux classes sociales, y compris "sang bleu" et "en dessous du sel".

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upper crust [nom]

la haute société

Ex: Members of the upper crust are currently investing in luxury real estate .

Les membres de l'élite investissent actuellement dans l'immobilier de luxe.

above the salt [Phrase]

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

Ex: Will took him up above the salt and made much of him .

airs and graces [Phrase]

an exaggerated or artificial display of superiority or elegance

Ex: She always puts on airs and graces , pretending to be more cultured than she actually is .

blue blood [nom]

sang bleu

Ex:

Grâce à un travail acharné et à la détermination, il a gravi les échelons sociaux et est devenu un véritable sang bleu, commandant le respect dans la haute société.

fair-haired (boy|girl) [Phrase]

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

Ex: In the coming years , a new fair-haired boy will emerge in the tech industry , capturing everyone 's attention with groundbreaking innovations .

born (in|to) the purple [Phrase]

privileged by birth or family background

Ex: He is born in the purple , inheriting the throne and assuming the role of the ruling monarch .

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

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

Ex: He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth , attending the finest private schools and never worrying about money .

silver spoon [nom]

cuillère en argent

Ex: By age 21 , Charlotte had never known want thanks to being cushioned by the silver spoon of herwealthy industrialist grandfather .

À l'âge de 21 ans, Charlotte n'avait jamais connu le besoin grâce à être protégée par la cuillère en argent de son grand-père industriel riche.

the chattering class [nom]

classe bavarde

Ex: In the coming years , the chattering class will face increasing scrutiny as demands for action and tangible results grow .

Dans les années à venir, la classe bavarde fera face à un examen de plus en plus minutieux alors que les demandes d'action et de résultats tangibles augmentent.

skid row [nom]

le quartier pauvre

Ex: Efforts are currently underway to provide housing and support services to the homeless population in Skid Row .

Des efforts sont actuellement en cours pour fournir un logement et des services de soutien à la population sans-abri de Skid Row.

the right side of the tracks [Phrase]

a very safe and wealthy area in a city or town

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worm's eye view [Phrase]

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

Ex: From a worm 's eye view , it 's challenging to see the bigger picture in the corporate world .

[plum] in {one's} mouth [Phrase]

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

Ex: She speaks with a plum in her mouth , effortlessly enunciating every word with an air of sophistication .

below the salt [Phrase]

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

Ex: By the time reforms were implemented , the practice of keeping people below the salt had already been deeply entrenched .

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