Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 11

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to sink or swim [Phrase]

ça passe ou ça casse

Ex: He had to sink or swim in the new job , with no training provided .

to wait and see [Phrase]

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: We ’ll just have to wait and see if the weather improves for our picnic tomorrow .

far and wide [Adverbe]

au loin et au large

Ex: They searched far and wide for the missing dog but could n't find it .

Ils ont cherché partout le chien disparu mais ne l'ont pas trouvé.

to [give] and [take] [Phrase]

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The couple had to give and take in order to make their marriage work .

ifs, ands, or buts [Phrase]

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: I want to go on vacation, but there are too many ifs and buts to consider first.

once and for all [Phrase]

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex:

hit-and-miss [Adjectif]

imprévisible

Ex: The quality of his work is hit-and-miss , so I ’m not sure whether to hire him again .

La qualité de son travail est aléatoire, donc je ne sais pas si je dois l'embaucher à nouveau.

short and sweet [Phrase]

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The speaker 's presentation was short and sweet , delivering the key points in a concise and engaging manner .

the ins and outs of {sth} [Phrase]

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: As a lawyer , she knows the ins and outs of the legal system .

by and large [Adverbe]

dans l'ensemble

Ex: By and large , people in this town are friendly and welcoming .

Dans l'ensemble, les gens de cette ville sont amicaux et accueillants.

to tense [verbe]

tendre

groggy [Adjectif]

groggy

Ex: After staying up late , he felt groggy in the morning and struggled to wake up .

Après être resté debout tard, il s'est senti étourdi le matin et a eu du mal à se réveiller.

inconsistency [nom]

incohérence

Ex: His inconsistency in meeting deadlines led to frustration among his colleagues .

Son incohérence à respecter les délais a conduit à la frustration parmi ses collègues.

to slip [verbe]

se glisser

Ex: The spy managed to slip through the heavily guarded compound , evading security cameras and patrols .

L'espion a réussi à se faufiler à travers le complexe hautement gardé, échappant aux caméras de sécurité et aux patrouilles.

to do up [verbe]

fermer

Ex: She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.

Elle a demandé de l'aide pour fermer la fermeture éclair dans le dos de sa robe.

mind-boggling [Adjectif]

ahurissant

Ex: The complexity of the theory was mind-boggling , even for the experts .

La complexité de la théorie était ahurissante, même pour les experts.

to munch [verbe]

mâcher

Ex: During the movie , we sat on the couch and munch on popcorn .

Pendant le film, nous nous sommes assis sur le canapé et avons mâché du pop-corn.

random [Adjectif]

arbitraire

Ex: He found a random book on the shelf that turned out to be quite interesting .

Il a trouvé un livre aléatoire sur l'étagère qui s'est avéré assez intéressant.

worst-case scenario [nom]

scénario du pire

Ex: The worst-case scenario would be having to cancel the event at the last minute .

Le scénario du pire serait de devoir annuler l'événement à la dernière minute.

recurring [Adjectif]

récurrent

Ex: She experienced recurring headaches every few days.

Elle a ressenti des maux de tête récurrents tous les quelques jours.

painstakingly [Adverbe]

méticuleusement

Ex: She painstakingly painted each petal of the flower by hand .

Elle a peint méticuleusement chaque pétale de la fleur à la main.

tedious [Adjectif]

ennuyeux

Ex: The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on .

La tâche fastidieuse de classer des documents a fait traîner l'après-midi.

stroke [nom]

a gentle, intentional touch, often with the hand, used to comfort, show affection, or provide reassurance

Ex: She gave the cat a comforting stroke .

bizarre [Adjectif]

bizarre

Ex: The bizarre sculpture in the park , with its surreal combination of animal and human features , intrigued passersby .

La sculpture bizarre dans le parc, avec sa combinaison surréaliste de traits animaux et humains, a intrigué les passants.

vividly [Adverbe]

vivement

Ex: She vividly remembers the first time they met , as if it were yesterday .

Elle se souvient vivement de la première fois où ils se sont rencontrés, comme si c'était hier.

to struggle [verbe]

lutter

Ex: He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf , but with determination , he eventually succeeded .

Il a lutté pour soulever la lourde boîte sur l'étagère, mais avec détermination, il a finalement réussi.

contest [nom]

concours

Ex: The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling .

Le concours pour le titre de championnat était intense et passionnant.

vision [nom]

vision

monstrous [Adjectif]

monstrueux

Ex: The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience .

La créature monstrueuse dans le film d'horreur a terrifié le public.

melody [nom]

mélodie

Ex: The melody of the song was catchy and easily recognizable , making it a favorite among listeners .

La mélodie de la chanson était entraînante et facilement reconnaissable, ce qui en a fait une favorite parmi les auditeurs.

ready-made [Adjectif]

prêt à l'emploi

Ex: They bought a ready-made cake from the bakery to save time for the party .

Ils ont acheté un gâteau prêt à l'emploi à la boulangerie pour gagner du temps pour la fête.

round [nom]

manche

ups and downs [Phrase]

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: In the world of business , you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market , which can be unpredictable .

sooner or later [Phrase]

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: Sooner or later , everyone faces challenges and adversity in their lives ; it 's a part of the human experience .

pros and cons [Phrase]

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: Before making a decision on whether to accept the job offer , she carefully weighed the pros and cons , considering factors such as salary , work-life balance , and career growth .

(every|) now and then [Phrase]

de temps en temps

Ex: She enjoys a dessert now and then .

sick and tired [Phrase]

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: After months of dealing with bureaucratic red tape , he 's finally sick and tired of trying to get his paperwork processed correctly .

more or less [Phrase]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The trip will take more or less five hours , depending on traffic .

touch and go [Phrase]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: It 's touch and go whether he 'll pull through at the end of this month .

peace and quiet [Phrase]

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: After a busy week , all I want is some peace and quiet to relax .

safe and sound [Phrase]

sain et sauf

Ex: After a long journey , Sarah arrived at her destination safe and sound , much to the relief of her family .

slowly but surely [Phrase]

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: Slowly but surely , she improved her fitness by sticking to her workout routine .

come rain or come shine [phrase]

no matter what happens

Ex: I 'll be there for you , come rain or come shine , supporting you through thick and thin .

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