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broke
[Adjectif]

having little or no financial resources

fauché, en faillite

fauché, en faillite

buck
[nom]

one dollar

un dollar

un dollar

to bug
[verbe]

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

ennuyer, harceler

ennuyer, harceler

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

dough
[nom]

an informal slang for cash or money

fric, pognon

fric, pognon

to drag
[verbe]

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

traîner, forcer

traîner, forcer

drop-dead
[Adverbe]

to an extreme or intense degree

extrêmement, absolument

extrêmement, absolument

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, raquer

débourser, raquer

gee
[Interjection]

used to express surprise or astonishment

Oh là là !, Dis donc !

Oh là là !, Dis donc !

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

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

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

holy cow
[Interjection]

said when one is surprised, shocked, or amazed

Saperlipopette !, Oh là là !

Saperlipopette !, Oh là là !

joint
[nom]

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

établissement, restaurant informel

établissement, restaurant informel

to observe someone or something with particular attention or interest

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

Voilà qui devient intéressant !

Voilà qui devient intéressant !

rip-off
[nom]

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

escroquerie, arnaque

escroquerie, arnaque

to have a great deal of money

to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

too fancy or costly for someone

to trash
[verbe]

to severely criticize or condemn someone or something

tacler, démolir

tacler, démolir

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

faire du lèche-vitrine, regarder sans acheter

faire du lèche-vitrine, regarder sans acheter

brother
[nom]

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

frère, pote

frère, pote

to hit
[verbe]

to get to or reach a particular place

arriver

arriver

scream
[nom]

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

un cri, un éclat de rire

un cri, un éclat de rire

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 dépens de

profiter de, vivre aux dépens de

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

soutien de famille, pourvoyeur

soutien de famille, pourvoyeur

Ex: She felt proud to be breadwinner, ensuring her family ’s financial security .

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

Fiche le camp !, Cache-toi !

Fiche le camp !, Cache-toi !

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

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

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

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

to eat up
[verbe]

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

ronger, consommer

ronger, consommer

to start eating a meal

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

bâtir sur du sable, faucher

bâtir sur du sable, faucher

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

tâtonner, bricoler

tâtonner, bricoler

to sell very quickly and in large amounts

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

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

bricoler, tâtonner

bricoler, tâtonner

a foolish, silly, or absentminded person

tête de linotte, idiot

tête de linotte, idiot

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

a person who dampens excitement, enthusiasm, or fun

rabat-joie, aigri

rabat-joie, aigri

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

mon petit cœur, ma chérie

mon petit cœur, ma chérie

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

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