Temps - Le futur proche

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "around the corner" et "in the wind" sont liées au futur proche en anglais.

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around the corner [Phrase]

used for saying that something will happen in a very near future

Ex: The storm clouds are gathering ; it looks like heavy rain is just around the corner .

at hand [Phrase]

used to refer to an upcoming event that will happen within a short time

Ex: The team is working tirelessly to meet the deadline ; completion is at hand .

in the shadow of {sth} [Phrase]

very near to something in terms of time

Ex: In the shadow of the approaching deadline, the team is working diligently to complete the project.

(in|at) no time (at all|flat|) [Phrase]

used when something is done very soon or very fast

Ex: I can pack this suitcase in no time at all once I start sorting clothes .

in the wind [Phrase]

used to describe something that probably happens in near future

Ex: She probably knew that something was in the wind but chose not to enquire too closely about it .

New York minute [nom]

un instant new-yorkais

Ex: She finishes tasks in a New York minute , always ahead of schedule . "

Elle termine les tâches en un instant new-yorkais, toujours en avance sur le planning.

on the horizon [Phrase]

used for saying that probably something will happen or will be done in a short time

Ex: By this time next year , groundbreaking discoveries will still be on the horizon in the field of medicine .

down the line [Phrase]

at a later point in time or in the future

Ex: They will start saving for retirement now , knowing that it will provide a comfortable lifestyle down the line .