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Le livre Headway - Avancé - Unité 7

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Headway - Advanced
to turn off

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

éteindre

éteindre

Ex: Don't forget to turn off the TV when you're finished watching it. 
come on
come on
[phrase]

used for encouraging someone to hurry

Allez !

Allez !

Ex: Come on, we're going to be late if we don't leave now! 
to switch off

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

éteindre, arrêter

éteindre, arrêter

Ex: I always switch off my computer at night to save energy. 
to go off
to go off
[verbe]

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

exploser

exploser

Ex: The fireworks are scheduled to go off at midnight for the New Year's celebration. 
to catch on

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

devenir à la mode, prendre

devenir à la mode, prendre

Ex: The new diet fad is catching on, attracting individuals seeking a healthier lifestyle. 
to finish off

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

terminer, finaliser

terminer, finaliser

Ex: The chef used fresh herbs to finish off the dish and make it perfect. 
to bring on

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provoquer, causer

provoquer, causer

Ex: Lack of sleep can bring on a range of health problems. 
to log off
to log off
[verbe]

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

fermer la session

fermer la session

Ex: I need to log off my work computer before leaving for the day. 
to put on
to put on
[verbe]

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

mettre

mettre

Ex: I always put on my helmet before riding my bike. 
to pay off
to pay off
[verbe]

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

être payant, payer

être payant, payer

Ex: All those hours of studying really paid off during the exam. 
to carry on

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuer

continuer

Ex: After a short break, they carried on with the meeting. 
to drag on
to drag on
[verbe]

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

traîner en longueur, se prolonger indéfiniment

traîner en longueur, se prolonger indéfiniment

Ex: The meeting seemed to drag on for hours without reaching any decisive outcomes. 
to go on
to go on
[verbe]

to continue without stopping

continuer

continuer

Ex: The marathon runners were determined to go on despite the rain. 
to cheer on

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

encourager, soutenir à haute voix

encourager, soutenir à haute voix

Ex: The crowd will cheer you on if you give your best effort. 
dream on
dream on
[Interjection]

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

rêve encore, continue de rêver

rêve encore, continue de rêver

Ex: You think you're going to win the lottery? Dream on. 
to crack on

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

continuer, persévérer

continuer, persévérer

Ex: Despite the challenges, the team decided to crack on and complete the project ahead of schedule. 
to rain off

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

annuler à cause de la pluie, reporter à cause de la pluie

annuler à cause de la pluie, reporter à cause de la pluie

Ex: The soccer game was rained off because of the torrential downpour. 
to wear off

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

s'estomper, s'user

s'estomper, s'user

Ex: After a while, the paint on the playground equipment began to wear off. 
to lay off
to lay off
[verbe]

to stop doing something

arrêter, cesser

arrêter, cesser

Ex: She had to lay off her late-night work schedule to improve her sleep. 
to break off

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

interrompre, cesser brusquement

interrompre, cesser brusquement

Ex: The organization had to break off the event due to unforeseen circumstances. 
to call off

to cancel what has been planned

annuler

annuler

Ex: We might need to call off the picnic if it keeps raining. 
to see off
to see off
[verbe]

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

raccompagner, dire au revoir

raccompagner, dire au revoir

Ex: She asked her sister to come and see her off at the train station. 
to run off
to run off
[verbe]

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

s'enfuir avec, partir avec

s'enfuir avec, partir avec

Ex: The mischievous kids ran off with candy from the store without paying. 
to sneak up

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

se faufiler, approcher furtivement

se faufiler, approcher furtivement

Ex: I always sneak up on my friends during surprise parties. (present simple) 
to verge
to verge
[verbe]

to be on the edge or border of something

être sur le point de, frôler

être sur le point de, frôler

Ex: He was verging on tears after hearing the bad news. 
to back off

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

reculer, se retirer

reculer, se retirer

Ex: The hiker encountered a bear and wisely chose to back off slowly. 
to advance
to advance
[verbe]

to cause to move forward

avancer, faire progresser

avancer, faire progresser

Ex: The construction workers used heavy machinery to advance the massive concrete blocks into position. 
to scare off

to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

effrayer, faire fuir

effrayer, faire fuir

Ex: She scared the bullies off by standing up for herself. 
to put off
to put off
[verbe]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

reporter, repousser, décaler

reporter, repousser, décaler

Ex: We had to put off the meeting because of the storm. 
to join in
to join in
[verbe]

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

participer, se joindre à

participer, se joindre à

Ex: Despite attending the meeting, he rarely joins in the debates. 
to build on

to use something as a basis for further development

s'appuyer sur, bâtir sur

s'appuyer sur, bâtir sur

Ex: The company plans to build on its reputation for quality service. 
to border on

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

frôler, toucher à

frôler, toucher à

Ex: His behavior borders on arrogance when he's in a bad mood. 
to cordon off

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

délimiter, barricader

délimiter, barricader

Ex: After the accident, the police quickly arrived to cordon off the accident site for investigation. 
to seal off

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

boucler, condamner

boucler, condamner

Ex: The police had to seal off the area around the crime scene. 
to add on
to add on
[verbe]

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

ajouter, adjoindre

ajouter, adjoindre

Ex: They decided to add on a new wing to the hospital to accommodate more patients. 
to partition off

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

cloisonner, séparer par une cloison

cloisonner, séparer par une cloison

Ex: They decided to partition off a corner of the large room to create a private office space. 
broad
broad
[Adjectif]

having a large distance between one side and another

large

large

Ex: His shoulders were broad, giving him a powerful and imposing appearance. 
beaming
beaming
[Adjectif]

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

rayonnant, éblouissant

rayonnant, éblouissant

Ex: She had a beaming smile on her face as she walked down the aisle. 
smile
smile
[nom]

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

sourire

sourire

Ex: A simple smile can make a big difference in someone's day. 
grimace
grimace
[nom]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimace

grimace

Ex: He tried to suppress his grimace of disapproval when he heard the inappropriate comment. 
fake
fake
[Adjectif]

intentionally misleading or deceptive

faux, truqué

faux, truqué

Ex: She showed me a fake ID when she tried to enter the club. 
tight-lipped
tight-lipped
[Adjectif]

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

discret, peu loquace

discret, peu loquace

Ex: She stayed tight-lipped and shook her head. 
grin
grin
[nom]

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

large sourire

large sourire

Ex: He greeted us with a wide grin on his face. 
smirk
smirk
[nom]

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sourire suffisant

sourire suffisant

Ex: His smirk made me wonder if he knew something I didn’t. 
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