Décrire les Qualités - Similaire ou Dissimilaire

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais qui concernent la similitude ou la dissimilitude, comme "être deux gouttes d'eau" et "être loin de".

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dead ringer [nom]

sosie

Ex: The actor playing the historical figure in the movie is a dead ringer for the real person , capturing their likeness and mannerisms perfectly .

L'acteur qui joue le personnage historique dans le film est un sosie parfait de la vraie personne, capturant sa ressemblance et ses manières parfaitement.

a (different|new) ball game [Phrase]

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

Ex: The project's scope expanded unexpectedly, and we had to rethink our approach because it became a whole new ball game.

(as|) different as chalk and cheese [Phrase]

not in any way alike in character or quality

Ex: Their personalities are different as chalk and cheese ; one is outgoing and extroverted , while the other is introverted and reserved .

apples and oranges [Phrase]

two people or things that are completely different from one another

Ex: Comparing the intelligence of dogs and cats is like comparing apples and oranges - they have different strengths and abilities .

to [draw] (the|a) line [Phrase]

to make a clear distinction between two things, particularly two ideas, that are closely related

Ex: In a healthy relationship , it 's important to draw the line between constructive criticism and personal attacks .

a far cry from {sth} [Phrase]

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned.

on the other side of the fence [Phrase]

in a position or situation that is entirely different from what one is used to

Ex: After working in the corporate world for years , he decided to explore opportunities on the other side of the fence and started his own business .

it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other [phrase]

c'est blanc bonnet et bonnet blanc

Ex: Whether we take the highway or the scenic route, it's six of one, half a dozen of the other—we'll reach our destination in the same amount of time.

spitting image [nom]

portrait craché

Ex: The child is the spitting image of their late grandfather , with the same eyes and smile .

L'enfant est le portrait craché de son grand-père décédé, avec les mêmes yeux et le même sourire.

seen one, seen them all [phrase]

used to indicate that all types of a certain thing are almost the same

Ex: I've been to a few music festivals, and honestly, seen one, seen them all—they tend to have similar stages, crowds, and performances.

along the lines of {sth} [Phrase]

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex:

{one's} opposite number [Phrase]

a person or thing that has the exact same function as that of another person or thing, but in a different place or situation

Ex: The CEO of one company met with his opposite number from a competitor to discuss a potential merger .

to [separate|sort out] the sheep from the goats [Phrase]

to distinguish the good from the bad

Ex: The coach needs to separate the sheep from the goats during tryouts to form the best team .

much of a muchness [Phrase]

(of two or more things) very similar to one another

Ex: When it comes to fast food chains , they are all much of a muchness - they offer similar menus and quality .

a world of difference [Phrase]

used to emphasize a significant contrast or distinction between people, things, or situations

Ex: The introduction of new technology brought about a world of difference in productivity levels .

all that jazz [Phrase]

used to refer to similar things related to what was previously said

Ex: She told me about her day at work - the meetings , the presentations , and all that jazz .

to [be] two of a kind [Phrase]

(of people or things) to be the same in type or in character

Ex: The siblings were two of a kind , often finishing each other 's sentences and sharing similar interests .

kindred spirit [nom]

âme sœur

Ex: From the moment they met , they knew they were kindred spirits , as they shared a love for art and adventure .

Dès l'instant où ils se sont rencontrés, ils ont su qu'ils étaient des âmes sœurs, car ils partageaient un amour pour l'art et l'aventure.

(as|) black as {one's} hat [Phrase]

used to refer to something that is very dark or black in color

Ex: The night was as black as one's hat, making it difficult to see anything.

(as|) dark as pitch [Phrase]

completely black or dark

Ex: As the sun set , the forest became dark as pitch , making it challenging to see the path ahead .

Décrire les Qualités
Bonne qualité ou condition	Mauvaise qualité ou état	Ennuyeux ou Intéressant	Comparison
Similaire ou Dissimilaire	Ordre et Propreté	Vieilles & Nouvelles Choses	Forme, Couleur & Texture
Lieu & Position	Emplacement et positionnement	Compatibilité et Incompatibilité	Adéquation et Inadéquation
Utilité et Valeur	Nature	Véhicules	Décrire les qualités