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used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The raven 's feathers shone in the sunlight , revealing a deep iridescent blackblack as coal.

to suddenly lose consciousness or become unaware, often due to a drop in blood pressure, shock, or exhaustion

s'évanouir, perdre connaissance

s'évanouir, perdre connaissance

Ex: He felt dizzy and almost blacked out from the sudden change in temperature .Il s'est senti étourdi et a failli **s'évanouir** à cause du changement soudain de température.

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: As the power outage struck, the city was plunged into darkness, the streets becoming black as night.

vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

voter contre, refuser d'approuver

voter contre, refuser d'approuver

to put a person, company, or entity on a list that prohibits or restricts their access, participation, or involvement in certain activities

mettre sur liste noire, blacklister

mettre sur liste noire, blacklister

Ex: The government blacklisted the airline due to safety concerns .Le gouvernement a **mis sur liste noire** la compagnie aérienne en raison de préoccupations de sécurité.
in the black
[Phrase]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
blue
[Adjectif]

feeling sad or melancholic

triste,  mélancolique

triste, mélancolique

Ex: After the argument , he was left with a blue feeling that lingered throughout the day .Après la dispute, il était laissé avec un sentiment **bleu** qui persistait toute la journée.

a type of country music that uses unamplified stringed instruments such as banjos, guitars, etc. and is usually high-pitched

bluegrass

bluegrass

blues
[nom]

a feeling of sadness or depression, often mild and temporary

le cafard, la déprime

le cafard, la déprime

Ex: A case of the Monday blues made it hard to get out of bed .Un cas de **blues** du lundi a rendu difficile de sortir du lit.

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The sudden storm out of the blue, catching many people unprepared .

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: The politician, during a fiery debate, started to curse a blue streak, using aggressive language to attack his opponent's policies.

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

ne pas réussir malgré ses efforts

ne pas réussir malgré ses efforts

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zone grise, zone floue

zone grise, zone floue

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Les limites de la vie privée à l'ère numérique existent souvent dans une **zone grise**, soulevant d'importantes questions sur les données personnelles et la surveillance.

a person's ability to learn or understand something

matière grise, substance grise

matière grise, substance grise

Ex: The team 's creative ideas demonstrate their exceptional gray matter.Les idées créatives de l'équipe démontrent leur **matière grise** exceptionnelle.
green
[Adjectif]

inexperienced or lacking in worldly knowledge, often showing innocence or gullibility

inexpérimenté, naïf

inexpérimenté, naïf

Ex: Her green perspective on relationships showed in her unrealistic expectations .Sa perspective **verte** sur les relations se manifestait dans ses attentes irréalistes.

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap.

a person's natural talent or ability to make plants grow efficiently

main verte, pouce vert

main verte, pouce vert

Ex: She 's always had a green thumb.Elle a toujours eu **la main verte**. Ses plantes d'intérieur prospèrent, même pendant les mois d'hiver.

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

billet vert, billet de banque

billet vert, billet de banque

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: Sometimes , people the grass is greener on the other side, but they do n't realize that every job has its challenges .

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: Emily had just recovered from her illness and was now in the pink of health.
pinko
[nom]

a term used to describe someone with moderately leftist or progressive political views, often associated with socialism or liberalism, but not as extreme as a communist

roseau, gauchiste modéré

roseau, gauchiste modéré

Ex: The documentary explored the history of political terms , including how "pinko" came to represent moderate leftist positions during the Cold War .Le documentaire a exploré l'histoire des termes politiques, y compris comment "**pinko**" est venu à représenter des positions de gauche modérée pendant la guerre froide.
pinky
[nom]

the little finger of one's hand

petit doigt

petit doigt

Ex: Injuries to the pinky, such as fractures or dislocations , can cause pain and limited mobility , affecting dexterity and hand function .Les blessures à l'**auriculaire**, comme les fractures ou les luxations, peuvent causer de la douleur et une mobilité limitée, affectant la dextérité et la fonction de la main.
tickled pink
[Phrase]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex: When she saw the adorable puppy , she could n't help but squeal with delight and was tickled pink.

a United States military decoration awarded to any member of the armed forces who is wounded in action

cœur pourpre, médaille du cœur pourpre

cœur pourpre, médaille du cœur pourpre

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex: The police caught the burglar red-handed as he was attempting to pick the lock of the house.
in the red
[Phrase]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: For New Year's Eve, the city came alive with fireworks and festivities as people gathered to paint the town in celebration.
red
[nom]

a person who is associated with or supports communist or socialist ideologies

rouge, communiste

rouge, communiste

Ex: The document detailed the activities of various reds involved in political activism .Le document détaillait les activités de divers **rouges** impliqués dans l'activisme politique.

an amount of money that is extremely small

un sou, un centime

un sou, un centime

Ex: The old house was n't worth a red cent in its current condition and needed significant renovations .La vieille maison ne valait pas **un sou rouge** dans son état actuel et avait besoin de rénovations importantes.
red-faced
[Adjectif]

describing a person whose face has become red, typically due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

rouge de honte, écarlate

rouge de honte, écarlate

Ex: The sudden criticism left him red-faced and flustered , unable to respond immediately .La critique soudaine l'a laissé **rouge de confusion** et bouleversé, incapable de répondre immédiatement.
red-hot
[Adjectif]

characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement

brûlant, passionné

brûlant, passionné

official procedures or rules that are unnecessary and time-consuming

paperasserie

paperasserie

Ex: They had to navigate through a lot of red tape to get their visa approved .Ils ont dû naviguer à travers beaucoup de **paperasserie** pour obtenir l'approbation de leur visa.

a day that will always be remembered by an exceptionally good thing that has happened on it

jour mémorable, jour de gloire

jour mémorable, jour de gloire

Ex: During that period , every day felt like a red-letter day as they made significant progress towards their goals .Pendant cette période, chaque jour semblait être un **jour mémorable** alors qu'ils faisaient des progrès significatifs vers leurs objectifs.
redneck
[nom]

a poor White person in the southern United States

plouc, péquenaud

plouc, péquenaud

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: At the international summit, the host country went all out to roll out the red carpet for world leaders, ensuring a warm and dignified welcome.
to see red
[Phrase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: I have a feeling their insincere apology will make see red and escalate the situation .

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: When the doctor told him the news, he turned white as a ghost.
white-bread
[Adjectif]

of or belonging to or representative of the white middle class

de la classe moyenne blanche, bourgeois

de la classe moyenne blanche, bourgeois

a thing that is of no value or use because it is excessively expensive to keep it in a good condition

éléphant blanc, fardeau coûteux

éléphant blanc, fardeau coûteux

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Le nouveau système logiciel, malgré ses fonctionnalités prometteuses, s'est avéré être un **éléphant blanc** pour l'entreprise en raison de pannes constantes et de problèmes de compatibilité.

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

pieux mensonge, mensonge innocent

pieux mensonge, mensonge innocent

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Elle a dit à sa grand-mère un **mensonge pieux**, prétendant apprécier le pull fait main qu'elle avait reçu en cadeau.
yellow
[Adjectif]

lacking in courage

peureux, lâche

peureux, lâche

Ex: The yellow character in the film was always the first to back down from confrontations .Le personnage **jaune** dans le film était toujours le premier à reculer face aux confrontations.
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