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lost cause

[nom]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

cause perdue

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as a lost cause by the new homeowners .Le jardin négligé était considéré comme une **cause perdue** par les nouveaux propriétaires.

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the last straw

[Phrase]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .

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gray area

[nom]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zone grise, zone floue

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Les limites de la vie privée à l'ère numérique existent souvent dans une **zone grise**, soulevant d'importantes questions sur les données personnelles et la surveillance.

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to level the playing field

[Phrase]

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The new rules aim level the playing field between small and large companies .

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slippery slope

[nom]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

pente glissante, glissade

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set a slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .Accepter une demande injuste pourrait créer une **pente glissante** vers des demandes plus déraisonnables.

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wake-up call

[nom]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

réveil par téléphone

Ex: They asked for a wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .Ils ont demandé un **réveil** pour être bien préparés pour leur excursion matinale.

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a fine line

[Phrase]

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.

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itchy feet

[nom]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

pieds qui démangent, envie de voyager

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .Bien qu'elle ait eu une maison confortable, son **envie de voyager** l'a poussée à partir en voyage sac à dos à travers l'Europe.

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long shot

[nom]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

il y a peu de chances

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .Demander un autographe à l'acteur célèbre dans un terminal d'aéroport bondé était un **coup d'épée dans l'eau**, mais il a accepté, au grand plaisir du fan.

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raw deal

[nom]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

mauvais traitement, traitement injuste

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .Les employés ont estimé qu'ils avaient reçu un **mauvais traitement** lorsque leurs avantages ont été soudainement réduits.

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sore point

[nom]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

point sensible, sujet épineux

Ex: The broken air conditioning was a sore point during their summer vacation .La climatisation en panne était un **point sensible** pendant leurs vacances d'été.

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wishful thinking

[nom]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

pensée magique, illusion

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was just wishful thinking.Espérer terminer le projet en un jour n'était que de la **pensée magique**.

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foregone conclusion

[nom]

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

conclusion inévitable, résultat acquis

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was a foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .Tout le monde savait que la décision était une **conclusion inévitable**, même avant que la réunion ne commence.

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last resort

[nom]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

dernier recours, ultime recours

Ex: She considered moving back home as her last resort .Elle a envisagé de retourner chez elle comme son **dernier recours**.

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on second thought

[Phrase]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

à la réflexion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .

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saving grace

[nom]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

qualité rédemptrice, facteur salvateur

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was its saving grace.Malgré sa petite taille, l'efficacité énergétique de la voiture était son **grâce salvatrice**.

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mixed blessing

[nom]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

bénédiction mitigée, aubaine à double tranchant

Ex: For some , social media is a mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .Pour certains, les réseaux sociaux sont une **bénédiction mitigée**, reliant les gens mais répandant la désinformation.

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cold feet

[nom]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

peur, trac

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .L'athlète a eu **des sueurs froides** avant la course du championnat, se sentant submergé par la pression et les attentes.

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hooked

[Adjectif]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

accro, passionné

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.Une fois qu'elle a commencé à faire du jogging tous les matins, elle est devenue **accro** à la routine.

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outcry

[nom]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

cri

Ex: Social media amplified the outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .Les médias sociaux ont amplifié **le tollé** contre le traitement injuste des travailleurs.

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spiritualism

[nom]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritisme, spiritualisme

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .Le **spiritisme** a gagné en popularité au XIXe siècle alors que les gens cherchaient à contacter les morts.

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hoax

[nom]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

canular, supercherie

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.Le musée a exposé un artefact supposé ancien qui s'est ensuite révélé être un **canular**.

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bedridden

[Adjectif]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

grabataire

Ex: The elderly man became bedridden due to severe arthritis .Le vieil homme est devenu **alité** en raison d'une arthrite sévère.

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to clutch

[verbe]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

agripper, saisir

Ex: The detective instinctively clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .Le détective a instinctivement **saisi** la lampe torche lorsqu'il a entendu un bruit inattendu.

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handcuff

[nom]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

menottes

Ex: She heard the distinct sound of handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .Elle a entendu le son distinct des **menottes** qui cliquaient en se fermant alors que la police sécurisait le suspect.

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to dismiss

[verbe]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

ignorer, écarter

Ex: Last week , the manager dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .La semaine dernière, le manager a **rejeté** une proposition qui n'était pas alignée avec les objectifs de l'entreprise.

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to withstand

[verbe]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

résister, supporter

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather .Le tissu utilisé dans les meubles d'extérieur est conçu pour **résister** à l'exposition aux intempéries.

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acute

[Adjectif]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

aigu

Ex: Emily was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .Emily a été diagnostiquée avec une bronchite **aiguë** après avoir ressenti une toux soudaine, des douleurs thoraciques et des difficultés respiratoires.

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to collapse

[verbe]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

s'effondrer, tomber inconscient

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home .La grippe l'a affaiblie au point qu'elle a dû être hospitalisée après s'être **effondrée** à la maison.

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inauspicious

[Adjectif]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

défavorable, néfaste

Ex: The team ’s inauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .La défaite **malencontreuse** de l'équipe lors du premier match a donné un ton négatif au tournoi.

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thoughtful

[Adjectif]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

prévenant, attentionné

Ex: The thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .Le collègue **attentionné** offre des mots d'encouragement et de soutien dans les moments difficiles.

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eccentric

[Adjectif]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

excentrique

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .Le professeur **excentrique** tenait souvent cours dans le parc.

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uncanny

[Adjectif]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

étrange, mystérieux

Ex: He had an uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .Il avait une manière **étrange** de savoir exactement ce que les autres pensaient.

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deduction

[nom]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

déduction, raisonnement déductif

Ex: From the general rule , she made a clear deduction about what to do next .À partir de la règle générale, elle a fait une **déduction** claire sur ce qu'il fallait faire ensuite.

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skeptical

[Adjectif]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

sceptique

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .Le journaliste a maintenu une perspective **sceptique**, examinant de manière critique les sources avant de publier l'histoire controversée.

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