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used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

être submergé par, accabler de

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

s’aligner, mettre en rang, se mettre en rang(s)

occupied or unavailable due to being busy, engaged, or involved in some activity or task

occupé, engagé

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

échouer

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

y aller

to escape a responsibility

éviter, se soustraire à

to cancel what has been planned

annuler

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

se détendre, se relaxer

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

survenir, apparaître

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax