Temps - Frequency

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "jour et nuit" et "une fois dans une vie" sont liées à la fréquence en anglais.

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day and night [Phrase]

in way that continues to happen all the time with no stop

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(at|) all hours [Phrase]

at any given hour, particularly a time that is late

Ex: If they want to succeed , they will have to work at all hours to meet their ambitious goals .

from day to day [Phrase]

used for referring to a frequent change from something to another

Ex: If they want to succeed , they will need to adapt their strategies from day to day .

nine times out of ten [Phrase]

nearly all the time

Ex:

off and on [Adverbe]

par intermittence

Ex: They plan to travel off and on over the next year , taking breaks between trips .

Ils prévoient de voyager par intermittence au cours de l'année prochaine, en prenant des pauses entre les voyages.

once in a blue moon [Phrase]

used for saying that something can only happen on very rare occasions

Ex: Once in a blue moon , if the weather permits , they organize a neighborhood barbecue .

once in a lifetime [Phrase]

used for referring to a very special opportunity that most likely will not be offered more than once to someone

Ex: They experience moments that happen only once in a lifetime .

(in|at) one fell swoop [Phrase]

in a single action, without delay or hesitation

Ex: The company 's restructuring plan aims to cut costs and streamline operations at one fell swoop .

twenty-four seven [Phrase]

in a manner that is consistent

Ex: The website had frequent updates to ensure it was available twenty-four seven .

time after time [Phrase]

on multiple occasions

Ex: Time after time , he promises to change , but he never does .

(as|) regular as clockwork [Phrase]

used to describe something that happens at fixed intervals or follows a consistent pattern without fail

Ex: The bus arrives at the stop , regular as clockwork , every morning at 8 a.m.