Connaissance et Compréhension - Understanding

Découvrez comment les expressions idiomatiques anglaises comme "moment d'illumination" et "lire entre les lignes" sont liées à la compréhension en anglais.

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to [know] a hawk from a handsaw [Phrase]

to be able to show or recognize a difference between two individuals or things

Ex: She can't even tell a hawk from a handsaw, so I wouldn't trust her to make important decisions.

open book [nom]

un livre ouvert

Ex: I appreciate how she 's always straightforward and honest ; she 's like an open book .

J'apprécie qu'elle soit toujours directe et honnête ; elle est comme un livre ouvert.

to [read] {sb} like a book [Phrase]

to be able to easily understand what someone is thinking about or what their intention is

Ex: She can read him like a book ; she always knows when something is bothering him .

to [get] to the (heart|bottom) of {sth} [Phrase]

to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: Our investigative team is determined to get to the heart of the corruption scandal and expose the key players involved .

to [read] between the lines [Phrase]

to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

Ex: His resignation letter was polite , but if you read between the lines , you can tell he was dissatisfied with the company .

head trip [nom]

une expérience intense

Ex: Climbing that mountain and watching the sunrise was a real head trip ; I 'll never forget that breathtaking view .

Gravir cette montagne et regarder le lever du soleil était un vrai trip ; je n'oublierai jamais cette vue à couper le souffle.

to [drum] {sth} into {one's} [head] [Phrase]

to frequently repeat something to someone so that they finally learn or memorize it

Ex: Despite repeated warnings, the importance of data security was not drummed into the employees' heads, leading to a major breach.

quick off the mark [Phrase]

reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

Ex: She was quick off the mark in identifying the emerging trend in the market , allowing her company to capitalize on it before competitors .

in words of one syllable [Phrase]

in a tone or manner that can be understood by many

Ex: Can you explain how the engine works in words of one syllable ?

the scales [fall] from {one's} eyes [phrase]

to suddenly realize the truth about a situation

Ex: After years of denial, the scales finally fell from his eyes, and he acknowledged the truth about his addiction.

light bulb moment [Phrase]

a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: She had a light bulb moment when she figured out how to solve the puzzle .

to [shed] light on {sth} [Phrase]

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The new documentary sheds light on the environmental impact of deforestation in the Amazon .

Connaissance et Compréhension
Knowledge	Logique & Sagesse	Conscience ou Inconscience	Actualités et informations
Ignorance	Understanding	Manque de compréhension	Absence de compréhension
Realization	Se souvenir	Oubli	Expertise
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