Connaissance et Compréhension - Absence de compréhension

Maîtrisez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant l'absence de compréhension, comme "none the wiser" et "lose the plot".

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to [beat] {one's} brains out [Phrase]

to try one's best in order to solve a problem or to understand it

Ex: He 's been beating his brains out trying to finish that project on time .

to [blind] {sb} with science [Phrase]

to confuse someone by using difficult or technical words while describing something to them

Ex: The professor's lecture was so full of technical terms that he ended up blinding the students with science.

none the wiser [Phrase]

used to describe a situation in which someone remains uninformed or unaware, typically after an event or the receipt of information

Ex: After reading the confusing manual , I 'm still none the wiser about how to assemble the furniture .

to fail to correctly understand or interpret what someone said

Ex: I 'm sorry for bringing you the wrong order , sir , I 've had my wires crossed all day !

to [lose] the plot [Phrase]

to be unable to comprehend what is happening around one

Ex: During the movie , I completely lost the plot and could n't follow the storyline .

La-La land [nom]

a state in which one does not understand the current situation due to being completely detached from reality

Ex: If Tom thinks he'll be able to live off his bad poetry, he's living in la-la land!

Si Tom pense qu'il pourra vivre de sa mauvaise poésie, il vit dans le pays des bisounours !

beats me [phrase]

used when one is completely unable to guess or understand something

Ex: Beats me why he wants such a big car .

search me [Interjection]

Aucune idée.

Ex: Search me .

Cherche-moi. Je ne faisais pas partie du processus de décision.

beyond the veil [Phrase]

in a state or place that is unknown or unseen, particularly referring to where people go after they die

Ex: The ancient texts provide insights into the mysteries of the universe , offering a glimpse beyond the veil of human knowledge .

over {one's} head [Phrase]

used to refer to something that is complicated or difficult beyond one's understanding or capability

Ex: The physics lecture went over my head; I couldn't follow a word of it.

blind spot [nom]

angle mort

Ex: Quantum physics is a blind spot for me ; I just ca n't wrap my head around it .

La physique quantique est un angle mort pour moi ; je n'arrive tout simplement pas à la comprendre.

used for saying that one is unable to understand the meaning of something particular

Ex: I tried reading that advanced physics textbook, but it's Greek to me.

Connaissance et Compréhension
Knowledge	Logique & Sagesse	Conscience ou Inconscience	Actualités et informations
Ignorance	Understanding	Manque de compréhension	Absence de compréhension
Realization	Se souvenir	Oubli	Expertise
Inexpérience