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Vie Quotidienne - Expérimentation & Exploration

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "tester les eaux" et "avoir la bougeotte" sont liées à l'expérimentation et à l'exploration en anglais.

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English idioms related to Everyday Life
to [live] out of a suitcase

to briefly live in one or several places, without ever unpacking one's luggage, often due to not having a permanent place to live or stay in

Ex: The musician's busy touring schedule means he has to live out of a suitcase for most of the year.
itchy feet

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

pieds qui démangent, envie de voyager

pieds qui démangent, envie de voyager

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .Bien qu'elle ait eu une maison confortable, son **envie de voyager** l'a poussée à partir en voyage sac à dos à travers l'Europe.
on the road
on the road
[Phrase]

in an active state of travel by car, bus, or other form of transportation

Ex: Retiring early, they decided to be on the road, exploring different countries and cultures in their motorhome.
the call of the wild

the instinctive desire to return to a more primitive, untamed way of life, often associated with the wilderness or natural world

Ex: In literature and film, characters often heed the call of the wild, embarking on journeys that lead them to discover their true selves in the wilderness.
to [hit] the road

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

Ex: With a sense of anticipation, they fueled up the RV and prepared to hit the road for their summer vacation.
to [test] the waters

to examine the chances of something's success before trying it

Ex: In negotiations, it's often wise to test the waters by proposing initial terms to see how the other party responds before finalizing an agreement.
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