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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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
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
something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable
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
something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

le quotidien du métier, ça fait partie du boulot
Quand l'infirmière est restée calme pendant l'urgence, elle a simplement dit que ça faisait partie du boulot.
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
Tu ne peux pas garder l'ancien prix et exiger un service premium ; tu veux le beurre et l'argent du beurre.
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
Son explication des nouvelles règles fiscales était claire comme du jus de boudin.
used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

tout à fait à son goût, comme il aime
Un chef qui adore les plats épicés est tout à fait à mon goût.
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
used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

au fond, en fin de compte
Au fond, c'est ta décision, pas la mienne.
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
Voir mon premier téléphone dans un tiroir m'a donné une vraie bouffée de nostalgie.
used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

on n'a rien sans rien
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
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
used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three
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
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
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
something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

exactement ce qu'il fallait, pile ce qu'il fallait
Cette brise fraîche après la chaleur était exactement ce qu'il fallait.
used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior
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
to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made
used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd
to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine
to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired
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
an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public
done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

à la loyale, sans tricher
Personne ne peut se plaindre ; ils nous ont battus à la loyale.
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
used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends
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
completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

bondé, archicomble
Son emploi du temps est toujours bourré de réunions.
to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it
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
