broke
[Adjectif]

having little or no financial resources

fauché, en faillite

fauché, en faillite

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he was broke and could n't join them for dinner .Il s'est senti gêné d'admettre à ses amis qu'il était **fauché** et qu'il ne pouvait pas les rejoindre pour le dîner.
buck
[nom]

one dollar

un dollar

un dollar

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .Il a parié un **dollar** à son ami que son équipe préférée gagnerait le match.
to bug
[verbe]

to persistently annoy someone, often by making repeated requests or demands

ennuyer,  harceler

ennuyer, harceler

Ex: Ignoring a person's desire for solitude and continuing to talk may bug them.Ignorer le désir de solitude d'une personne et continuer à parler peut **ennuyer**.

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

Ex: She is a vegan and won't be seen dead eating meat or any animal products.
dough
[nom]

an informal slang for cash or money

fric, blé

fric, blé

Ex: They were excited about the big paycheck , knowing it would add a good amount of dough to their savings .Ils étaient excités par le gros chèque de paie, sachant qu'il ajouterait une bonne quantité de **pognon** à leurs économies.
to drag
[verbe]

to compel or force someone or something to come along against their will

traîner, tirer

traîner, tirer

Ex: The fearless explorer had to drag his weary companions up the steep mountain slope to reach the summit .L'explorateur intrépide a dû **traîner** ses compagnons épuisés sur la pente raide de la montagne pour atteindre le sommet.
drop-dead
[Adverbe]

to an extreme or intense degree

à tomber par terre, à se damner

à tomber par terre, à se damner

Ex: They were drop-dead tired after hiking up the mountain all day .

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: Drowning your sorrows may provide temporary relief , but it wo n't solve the underlying issues causing the pain .

to reluctantly pay a significant amount of money

débourser, cracher

débourser, cracher

Ex: The unexpected medical bills forced him to fork out a large portion of his savings .Les factures médicales inattendues l'ont obligé à **débourser** une grande partie de ses économies.
gee
[Interjection]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Tiens, Waouh

Tiens, Waouh

Ex: Gee, thanks for the wonderful gift!**Tiens**, merci pour le merveilleux cadeau !

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

Ex: Whenever they watch old family videos, the whole family gets a kick out of seeing their younger selves and reliving the memories.

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: Letget this project going by dividing up the tasks .

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

Ex: When the promotion became available, everyone in the office knew it had John's name written all over it due to his consistent hard work and leadership skills.
holy cow
[Interjection]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Sainte vache !, Nom d'une pipe !

Sainte vache !, Nom d'une pipe !

Ex: She got a promotion and a raise?Elle a eu une promotion et une augmentation ? **Sainte vache**, c'est fantastique !
joint
[nom]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

un petit resto, un boui-boui

un petit resto, un boui-boui

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .Rencontrons-nous au **resto** mexicain pour des tacos et des nachos.

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

Ex: Get a load of him juggling three flaming torches , it 's incredible !

used to show that one agrees with someone's suggestion or statement

Voilà qui devient intéressant !

Voilà qui devient intéressant !

Ex: Ordering pizza for dinner?
rip-off
[nom]

the act of cheating or exploiting someone, often by overcharging or providing subpar goods or services

arnaque, escroquerie

arnaque, escroquerie

Ex: The mechanic 's outrageous bill for simple repairs felt like a rip-off.La facture exorbitante du mécanicien pour des réparations simples ressemblait à une **arnaque**.

to have a great deal of money

Ex: With the new contract, the company is rolling in money, expanding rapidly.

to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

Ex: She loves shop until she drops, especially during big sales events .

too fancy or costly for someone

Ex: The spicy curry was too rich for her blood; she preferred milder flavors.
to trash
[verbe]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

détruire, dénigrer

détruire, dénigrer

Ex: The coach trashed the team ’s performance after their disappointing loss .L'entraîneur a **détruit** la performance de l'équipe après leur défaite décevante.

to look at items displayed in store windows without intending to make a purchase; to browse visually

faire du lèche-vitrines, regarder les vitrines

faire du lèche-vitrines, regarder les vitrines

Ex: Window-shopping can be a fun way to get inspiration for your next shopping spree.Le **lèche-vitrine** peut être une façon amusante de trouver l'inspiration pour votre prochaine frénésie d'achats.
brother
[nom]

a close friend or companion, often used in an informal or affectionate way

frère, pote

frère, pote

Ex: You got this , brother!Tu peux le faire, **frère** ! Je crois en toi.
to hit
[verbe]

to get to or reach a particular place

arriver

arriver

Ex: I 'm leaving early to hit the airport before the crowds .Je pars tôt pour **atteindre** l'aéroport avant la foule.
scream
[nom]

an experience or event that was extremely amusing or funny, often to the point of being wildly entertaining

une tuerie, une rigolade

une tuerie, une rigolade

Ex: We ’re going to tell you about that day ; it was a scream!Nous allons vous parler de ce jour ; c'était **hilarant** !

to rely on someone else's resources, typically money or support, without offering anything in return; to live at someone else's expense

profiter de, vivre aux crochets de

profiter de, vivre aux crochets de

Ex: He sponged off his roommate for months , not paying rent or buying groceries .Il a **profité** de son colocataire pendant des mois, ne payant pas de loyer et n'achetant pas de provisions.

a person who earns money to support their family, typically the main or sole provider of income

gagne-pain, soutien de famille

gagne-pain, soutien de famille

Ex: She felt proud to be the breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .Elle était fière d'être le **soutien de famille**, assurant la sécurité financière de sa famille.

to be extremely cold, typically due to harsh or freezing weather

Ex: If we do n’t leave soon , wefreeze our buns off waiting for the bus .
cheese it
[Interjection]

used to telll someone to stop doing something, especially when trying to avoid trouble or when someone is caught in an act

arrêtez ça, planquez-vous

arrêtez ça, planquez-vous

Ex: When the teacher entered the room , someone shouted "Cheese it ! "Quand le professeur est entré dans la salle, quelqu'un a crié "**Décampez !**" et la classe est devenue silencieuse.

to work at full capacity, handling multiple tasks or responsibilities at once, or performing at one's best in a busy or demanding situation

Ex: At work , shecooking on all four burners— handling customer service , managing the team , and running the reports .

use to state that someone is in serious trouble or their situation is hopeless, often implying that they are caught or defeated beyond redemption

Ex: After the mishap, his goose was cooked.

used to ask about the current situation, activity, or what's happening. It can be a more casual or playful way of checking in

Ex: I just got to work.

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: With the recent promotion , she 's been high off the hog, dining at the finest restaurants and shopping at luxury boutiques .
to eat it
[Phrase]

to accept failure or defeat, often used when someone experiences a setback or is humiliated

Ex: The company eat it when their project failed miserably .
to eat up
[verbe]

to be consumed by guilt, regret, or remorse over something that happened in the past

ronger, dévorer

ronger, dévorer

Ex: The mistake she made last year still eats her up every time she looks at the situation.L'erreur qu'elle a commise l'année dernière la **ronge** encore chaque fois qu'elle regarde la situation.

to start eating a meal

Ex: We arrived at the restaurant hungry and ready put the feedbag on, ordering a variety of dishes to satisfy our appetites .
fudge it
[Interjection]

used to suggest altering, modifying, or handling a situation in a way that avoids the exact or proper solution, often by being dishonest or making something up

tant pis, laisse tomber

tant pis, laisse tomber

Ex: Fudge it , I ’m going to take a break ; this project is driving me crazy !**Faisons semblant**, je vais faire une pause ; ce projet me rend fou !

to tamper with or alter something in a way that is imprecise or unreliable

trafiquer, bidouiller

trafiquer, bidouiller

Ex: Do n’t fudge around with the recipe too much , or it might not turn out right .Ne **tripotez** pas trop la recette, sinon elle pourrait ne pas réussir.

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

Ex: The fresh batch of pastries went like hot cakes this morning.

used to describe something or someone that is weak, floppy, or lacking in strength, energy, or firmness

Ex: He tried to get up , but his legs limp as a noodle from the exhaustion .

to experiment, play, or tinker with something in an aimless or casual way, often in a creative or exploratory manner. It can refer to playing an instrument, brainstorming ideas, or casually working on a task without a clear direction

bidouiller, jouer sans but précis

bidouiller, jouer sans but précis

Ex: We didn’t have a set plan, so we just noodled around with some ideas for the project.Nous n'avions pas de plan précis, alors nous avons juste **joué** avec quelques idées pour le projet.

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

tête de linotte, cerveau d'oiseau

tête de linotte, cerveau d'oiseau

Ex: Only a noodlehead would try to fix a leaky pipe without turning off the water first .Seul un **tête de nouille** essaierait de réparer une fuite sans couper l'eau d'abord.

(of a person) crazy, irrational, or behaving in an extremely foolish or eccentric way

Ex: After pulling three all-nighters in a row , I felt off my noodle.

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

rabat-joie, trouble-fête

rabat-joie, trouble-fête

Ex: Everyone was thrilled about the surprise , except for Jake , who , as usual , acted like a wet noodle.Tout le monde était ravi de la surprise, sauf Jake, qui, comme d'habitude, a agi comme une **chiffe molle**.

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend

chouchou, mon petit cœur

chouchou, mon petit cœur

Ex: Come here , sweetie pie, and give me a hug !Viens ici, **mon chou**, et fais-moi un câlin !

used to describe someone that is extremely kind, charming, or pleasant in manner

Ex: Their little daughter is sweet as sugar, always offering hugs and smiles to everyone.
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