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Le livre Solutions - Avancé - Unité 3 - 3E

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interesting
interesting
[Adjectif]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

intéressant

intéressant

Ex: It's interesting to note how technology has evolved over the years. 

Il est intéressant de noter comment la technologie a évolué au fil des ans.

like (two|) peas in a pod

used to refer to two or more people or things that are very similar or closely related

Ex: Those two friends are like two peas in a pod—they finish each other’s sentences. 
bumpy ride

a rough or unpleasant journey or experience, often marked by unexpected challenges or obstacles

trajet cahoteux, parcours semé d'embûches

trajet cahoteux, parcours semé d'embûches

Ex: Getting the new product off the ground was a bumpy ride with many delays. 

Lancer le nouveau produit a été un parcours semé d'embûches avec de nombreux retards.

to [be] plain sailing

to continue without any difficulties or complications

Ex: The relationship started off rocky, but now it’s plain sailing. 
like sheep
like sheep
[Phrase]

in a way that closely imitates what the others are doing in an unquestioning manner

comme des moutons, sans réfléchir

comme des moutons, sans réfléchir

Ex: The crowd rushed to buy the new gadget like sheep. 

La foule s'est ruée sur le nouveau gadget comme des moutons.

(as|) blind as a bat

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

myope comme une taupe, voir très mal

myope comme une taupe, voir très mal

Ex: I'm blind as a bat at night without my contacts. 

La nuit, sans mes lentilles, je suis myope comme une taupe.

to [cry] like a baby

to cry loudly and uncontrollably, similar to how a baby cries

Ex: She cried like a baby when she received the surprise gift. 
to [fight] like cat and dog

to fight or argue over someone or something for an extended period of time

Ex: The political debate was fierce, with the candidates clashing like cat and dog over issues of taxation and healthcare. 
(as|) dry as a bone

used to refer to something that is free of any moisture

sec comme un coup de trique, complètement sec

sec comme un coup de trique, complètement sec

Ex: The ground was dry as a bone after weeks without rain. 

Le sol était sec comme un coup de trique après des semaines sans pluie.

(as|) (cool|calm) as a cucumber

used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

calme comme tout, sans paniquer

calme comme tout, sans paniquer

Ex: He was cool as a cucumber before the final exam. 
(as|) light as a feather

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

léger comme une plume, facile à porter

léger comme une plume, facile à porter

Ex: This jacket is light as a feather, but it still keeps me warm. 

Cette veste est légère comme une plume, mais elle me tient quand même chaud.

to [fit] {sb/sth} like a glove

to be the ideal size, shape, situation, environment, etc. for someone or something

aller comme un gant, s'adapter parfaitement

aller comme un gant, s'adapter parfaitement

Ex: The new schedule fits our team like a glove. 

Le nouveau planning s'adapte parfaitement à notre équipe.

to [eat] like a (horse|pig)

to eat an excessive amount of food

manger comme quatre, manger comme un ogre

manger comme quatre, manger comme un ogre

Ex: The kids ate like pigs at the birthday party. 

Les enfants ont mangé comme quatre à l'anniversaire.

(as|) quiet as a mouse

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

très discret, silencieux

très discret, silencieux

Ex: The children were as quiet as mice during the movie. 

Les enfants étaient très discrets pendant le film.

to [sleep] like a dog

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: The baby finally settled down and began to sleep like a dog, giving her parents a much-needed break. 
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