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(as|) black as coal [Phrase]

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The night sky was clear , and the moonless darkness enveloped the surroundings , making it as black as coal .

to black out [verbe]

s'évanouir

Ex: She blacked out from the shock of the accident and collapsed on the ground .

Elle a fait un black-out à cause du choc de l'accident et s'est effondrée sur le sol.

(as|) black as night [Phrase]

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: The room was devoid of any light , leaving it as black as night .

to blackball [verbe]

blackbouler

Ex: The committee blackballed his nomination .

Le comité a blackboulé sa nomination.

to blacklist [verbe]

mettre sur liste noire

Ex: The company was blacklisted for violating environmental regulations .

L'entreprise a été mise sur liste noire pour violation des réglementations environnementales.

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 company is currently in the black , with positive cash flow and profits .

blue [Adjectif]

triste

Ex: She felt blue after receiving the disappointing news about her job application .

Elle s'est sentie bleue après avoir reçu la décevante nouvelle concernant sa candidature.

bluegrass [nom]

bluegrass

blues [nom]

le cafard

Ex: She had the blues after the holidays ended .

Elle avait le blues après la fin des vacances.

out of the blue [Phrase]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: The invitation to the party came out of the blue , and I could n't believe my luck .

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [Phrase]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: When the car broke down again , John cursed a blue streak , venting his frustration at the never-ending mechanical issues .

(until|till) {sb} [be] blue in the face [Phrase]

ne pas réussir malgré ses efforts

gray area [nom]

zone grise

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

Lorsqu'il s'agit de réglementations environnementales, il y a une zone grise où les intérêts économiques entrent en conflit avec les préoccupations écologiques.

gray matter [nom]

matière grise

Ex: Try using your grey matter and you might find the answer.

Essayez d'utiliser votre substance grise et vous pourriez trouver la réponse.

green [Adjectif]

inexpérimenté

Ex: His green approach to the business world made him an easy target for scams .

Son approche naïve du monde des affaires en a fait une cible facile pour les arnaques.

green (around|about|at) the gills [Phrase]

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

Ex: After the turbulent flight , passengers were looking a bit green at the gills .

green thumb [nom]

main verte

Ex: Having a green thumb runs in their family .

Avoir la main verte est une affaire de famille chez eux. Tous ont de magnifiques jardins.

green with envy [Phrase]

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

Ex: He was green with envy when he found out that his classmate had received a scholarship to a prestigious university .

green-eyed monster [Phrase]

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

Ex: Her possessiveness and suspiciousness are clear signs of the green-eyed monster in her .

greenback [nom]

billet vert

the grass is (always|) greener on the other side (of the fence|) [phrase]

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

Ex: She thinks life will be easier in another city , but the grass is always greener on the other side .

in the pink (of condition|of health|) [Phrase]

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: After following a strict exercise and diet routine , John was feeling in the pink .

pinko [nom]

roseau

Ex: The politician was labeled a pinko by critics who disapproved of his progressive economic policies .

Le politicien a été qualifié de pinko par les critiques qui désapprouvaient ses politiques économiques progressistes.

pinky [nom]

petit doigt

Ex: Despite its small size , the pinky plays a crucial role in hand coordination and fine motor skills , particularly in activities like typing or playing musical instruments .

Malgré sa petite taille, l'auriculaire joue un rôle crucial dans la coordination de la main et les habiletés motrices fines, en particulier dans des activités comme la dactylographie ou la pratique d'instruments de musique.

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 absolutely tickled pink .

purple [heart] [nom]

cœur pourpre

to [catch] {sb} red-handed [Phrase]

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

Ex: The neighbor caught the children red-handed when they were throwing rocks at his car, leaving visible dents.

(in|into) the red [Phrase]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: After a series of unexpected expenses , John found his bank account in the red , and he needed to budget carefully to get back on track .

to [paint] the town (red|) [Phrase]

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

Ex: To celebrate their anniversary , they decided to paint the town and enjoy a night on the town .

red [nom]

rouge

Ex: The party ’s platform attracted several reds who were committed to revolutionary change .

La plateforme du parti a attiré plusieurs rouges qui étaient engagés dans un changement révolutionnaire.

red cent [nom]

un sou

Ex: After losing his job , he did n't have a red cent left to pay his bills .

Après avoir perdu son emploi, il n'avait pas un sou pour payer ses factures.

red-faced [Adjectif]

rouge de honte

Ex: He was red-faced with embarrassment after realizing his mistake in front of the crowd .

Il était rouge de honte après avoir réalisé son erreur devant la foule.

red-hot [Adjectif]

brûlant

red tape [nom]

paperasserie

Ex: The company has been struggling to get the necessary permits due to all the red tape involved in the process .

L'entreprise a eu du mal à obtenir les permis nécessaires en raison de toute la paperasserie impliquée dans le processus.

red-letter day [nom]

jour mémorable

Ex: Today is a red-letter day as we celebrate our company 's 10th anniversary .

Aujourd'hui est un jour mémorable alors que nous célébrons le 10ème anniversaire de notre entreprise.

redneck [nom]

plouc

to [roll] out the red carpet [Phrase]

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

Ex: When the celebrity arrived at the movie premiere , the organizers rolled out the red carpet for a grand entrance .

to [see] red [Phrase]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

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

(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet) [Phrase]

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

Ex: After the car accident , her face was as white as a ghost .

white-bread [Adjectif]

de la classe moyenne blanche

white elephant [nom]

éléphant blanc

Ex: The software upgrade was a white elephant — flashy but impractical .

La mise à niveau du logiciel était un éléphant blanc— tape-à-l'œil mais peu pratique.

white lie [nom]

pieux mensonge

Ex: She told her friend a white lie about liking her new haircut , not wanting to hurt her feelings .

Elle a dit à son amie un mensonge pieux sur le fait d'aimer sa nouvelle coupe de cheveux, ne voulant pas blesser ses sentiments.

yellow [Adjectif]

peureux

Ex: She was labeled as yellow when she hesitated to speak up against the injustice .

Elle a été étiquetée comme jaune lorsqu'elle a hésité à dénoncer l'injustice.

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