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Le livre Face2face - Avancé - Unité 8 - 8A

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to [have] time to kill

to have extra time available with nothing specific to do

Ex: After arriving early, I realized I had time to kill before the show started.
to [take] {one's} time

to spend as much as time one needs on doing something without hurrying

Ex: In the peaceful garden, we took our time enjoying the beautiful scenery.
to [be] (only|just|) a matter of time

to certainly happen at some point in the future

c'est une question de temps

c'est une question de temps

Ex: The team's hard work and innovation have positioned them for success; it's a matter of time before they secure a major contract.
there is no time like the present

used to imply that there is no better time to act or do something than the present moment

Ex: She thought about postponing the decision, but there is no time like the present.
to [have] no time for {sb/sth}

to refrain from involving someone or spending time with them

ne pas supporter

ne pas supporter

Ex: His attitude shows he has no time for office politics.
to [make] time
to make time
[Phrase]

to set aside a period for a specific activity or purpose despite a busy schedule or other commitments

Ex: Despite their busy lives, they made the time to have a weekly date night to strengthen their relationship.
to [give] {sb} a (hard|tough|rough) time

to make things difficult for a person on purpose

Ex: People who give others a hard time unnecessarily create a toxic environment.
in plenty of time

with enough time to spare before a deadline or scheduled event

Ex: She set her alarm early to wake up in plenty of time for the meeting.
to spare
to spare
[verbe]

to give someone something that one has enough of

donner

donner

Ex: She decided to spare her old clothes to the shelter , knowing they would be put to good use .Elle a décidé de **donner** ses vieux vêtements au refuge, sachant qu'ils seraient utilisés à bon escient.
to scoot
to scoot
[verbe]

to move quickly and suddenly, often with a light or nimble motion

filer, déguerpir

filer, déguerpir

Ex: In a hurry to answer the phone , she scooted across the room .Pressée de répondre au téléphone, elle **glissa** à travers la pièce.
to scrub
to scrub
[verbe]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

frotter

frotter

Ex: After a day of gardening , she scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains .Après une journée de jardinage, elle **frotte** ses mains pour enlever la terre et les taches.
incinerator

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

incinérateur, brûleur de déchets

incinérateur, brûleur de déchets

Ex: The incinerator in the power plant contributes to electricity generation by burning coal and other combustible materials .L'**incinérateur** dans la centrale électrique contribue à la production d'électricité en brûlant du charbon et d'autres matériaux combustibles.
federal law

a set of rules and regulations enacted and enforced by the national government of a country, applicable across all states or regions within its jurisdiction

loi fédérale, droit fédéral

loi fédérale, droit fédéral

Ex: The lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of a federal law.Le procès a contesté la constitutionnalité d'une **loi fédérale**.
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