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Le livre Headway - Avancé - Le Dernier Mot (Unité 8)

Ici, vous trouverez le vocabulaire de l'unité 8 The Last Word du manuel Headway Advanced, comme "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud", etc.

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accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

Les accidents et erreurs arrivent même aux meilleurs

Les accidents et erreurs arrivent même aux meilleurs

Ex: Accidents will happen in the best of families, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from them. 
actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Les actes parlent plus fort que les mots

Les actes parlent plus fort que les mots

Ex: Actions speak louder than words, so it's better to show you care than just say it. 
a fate worse than death

something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable

Ex: The character in the novel chose to sacrifice themselves to save their loved ones, believing that living without them would be a fate worse than death. 
behind every (great|successful) man (there|) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

Le succès d'un homme repose souvent sur le soutien d'une femme

Le succès d'un homme repose souvent sur le soutien d'une femme

Ex: Many believe that behind every successful man stands a woman, silently contributing to his achievements. 
all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

le quotidien du métier, ça fait partie du boulot

le quotidien du métier, ça fait partie du boulot

Ex: When the nurse stayed calm during the emergency, she said it was all in a day's work. 

Quand l'infirmière est restée calme pendant l'urgence, elle a simplement dit que ça faisait partie du boulot.

to [have] {one's} cake and eat it (too|)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

vouloir le beurre et l'argent du beurre, vouloir tout sans rien lâcher

vouloir le beurre et l'argent du beurre, vouloir tout sans rien lâcher

Ex: You can't keep the old price and demand premium service; you're trying to have your cake and eat it too. 

Tu ne peux pas garder l'ancien prix et exiger un service premium ; tu veux le beurre et l'argent du beurre.

(as|) clear as mud

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

clair comme du jus de boudin, pas clair du tout

clair comme du jus de boudin, pas clair du tout

Ex: His explanation of the new tax rules was as clear as mud. 

Son explication des nouvelles règles fiscales était claire comme du jus de boudin.

after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

tout à fait à son goût, comme il aime

tout à fait à son goût, comme il aime

Ex: A chef who loves spicy food is after my own heart. 

Un chef qui adore les plats épicés est tout à fait à mon goût.

boys will be boys

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

Le mauvais comportement des garçons est excusé comme naturel

Le mauvais comportement des garçons est excusé comme naturel

Ex: Although their pranks were annoying, their father shrugged and said, "boys will be boys" when they got into trouble. 
at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

au fond, en fin de compte

au fond, en fin de compte

Ex: At the end of the day, it is your decision, not mine. 

Au fond, c'est ta décision, pas la mienne.

blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remembrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

un retour dans le passé, une bouffée de nostalgie

un retour dans le passé, une bouffée de nostalgie

Ex: Seeing my first phone in a drawer was a blast from the past. 

Voir mon premier téléphone dans un tiroir m'a donné une vraie bouffée de nostalgie.

no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

on n'a rien sans rien

on n'a rien sans rien

Ex: She felt exhausted after the training session but knew that no pain, no gain if she wanted to improve. 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Mieux vaut être prudent que regretter

Mieux vaut être prudent que regretter

Ex: We should probably invest in a good home security system.  Better safe than sorry, right? 
bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

On dit que les malheurs arrivent souvent par trois

On dit que les malheurs arrivent souvent par trois

Ex: After two flat tires in one week, I hope the bad things come in threes is wrong. 
good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

Ex: I just received three great offers—good things come in threes, I guess! 
like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

Les fils partagent souvent des traits avec leur père

Les fils partagent souvent des traits avec leur père

Ex: Like father, like son—they both have that same determined look on their faces. 
it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

La diversité et les différences entre les personnes sont nécessaires à une société dynamique

La diversité et les différences entre les personnes sont nécessaires à une société dynamique

Ex: People have different views on success—after all, it takes all sorts to make a world. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Mieux vaut tard que jamais

Mieux vaut tard que jamais

Ex: You finally finished that book?  Well, better late than never. 
just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

exactement ce qu'il fallait, pile ce qu'il fallait

exactement ce qu'il fallait, pile ce qu'il fallait

Ex: That cool breeze after the heat was just what the doctor ordered. 

Cette brise fraîche après la chaleur était exactement ce qu'il fallait.

do not do anything (that|) I would not (do|)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

Ex: It’s simple—don’t do anything I would not do and you’ll be safe. 
to [be] not for {sb} to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

Ex: Look, I agree with you, she should be punished for what happened.  But she's not our daughter, so it's not for us to say! 
to [be] damned if {sb} [do], damned if {sb} [do] {not}

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

Ex: You are damned if you do, damned if you don't—either way, it’s going to be a problem. 
the mind [boggle]

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

Ex: The complexity of the puzzle boggled her mind. 
to {not} [bear] thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

Ex: I can't bear thinking about the consequences of that decision. 
to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: She plans to shop till she drops this weekend. 
horses for courses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

Chacun est adapté à des choses différentes

Chacun est adapté à des choses différentes

Ex: It's a great idea, but not every solution is a one-size-fits-all—horses for courses. 
meet and greet

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

Ex: They arranged a meet and greet before the charity event to raise awareness for the cause. 
fair and square

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

à la loyale, sans tricher

à la loyale, sans tricher

Ex: No one can complain; they beat us fair and square. 

Personne ne peut se plaindre ; ils nous ont battus à la loyale.

from zero to hero

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

Ex: He's gone from zero to hero very quickly - he's now an A-list Hollywood star. 
nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

Ex: During difficult times, it's comforting to have your nearest and dearest by your side. 
use it or lose it

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

Si tu n'utilises pas quelque chose,  tu peux le perdre

Si tu n'utilises pas quelque chose, tu peux le perdre

Ex: Don’t stop learning new things — use it or lose it applies to your brain as well. 
chockablock
chockablock
[Adjectif]

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

bondé, archicomble

bondé, archicomble

Ex: Her schedule is always chockablock with meetings. 

Son emploi du temps est toujours bourré de réunions.

to [walk] the talk

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

Ex: If you're going to encourage others to exercise, you need to walk the talk by being active yourself. 
to [name] and [shame]

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

Ex: The company decided to name and shame the employees who were caught stealing from the store. 
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