booze
[nom]

an alcoholic beverage, especially the type containing high amounts of alcohol

alcool

alcool

Ex: The store specialized in imported and craft booze, catering to enthusiasts and collectors .Le magasin était spécialisé dans les **alcools** importés et artisanaux, s'adressant aux amateurs et aux collectionneurs.

to notify one's employer or supervisor that one is unwell and unable to work on a specific day

Ex: called in sick last Monday because of a stomach virus .
to can
[verbe]

terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

licencier, renvoyer

licencier, renvoyer

to strongly criticize someone in an angry manner

réprimander, engueuler

réprimander, engueuler

Ex: The manager chewed out the staff for not maintaining cleanliness .Le manager a **engueulé** le personnel pour ne pas avoir maintenu la propreté.

to make an effort to demonstrate a better behavior and treat others better

Ex: She clean up her act immediately if she wants to keep this high-paying job .
to down
[verbe]

to drink completely, often in one go

descendre, avaler

descendre, avaler

Ex: She downed the last of her coffee before heading out the door .Elle a **descendu** le reste de son café avant de sortir par la porte.

to suddenly become angry

Ex: I have a feeling she fly off the handle when she finds out about the mistake .
to get
[verbe]

to be irritating or annoying for someone

déranger, agacer

déranger, agacer

Ex: What really gets me is the slow response from customer support .Ce qui **m'énerve** vraiment, c'est la lenteur de la réponse du service client.
I hear you
[phrase]

used to tell someone that one completely understands or agrees with what they are saying

Ex: I hear ya, finding quality time can be challenging in our busy lives.
to make it
[verbe]

to successfully reach or attend a place or event

réussir, y arriver

réussir, y arriver

Ex: He barely made it on time for the train .Il a **réussi** à peine à temps pour le train.

to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

parler avec insolence, se plaindre bruyamment

parler avec insolence, se plaindre bruyamment

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Elle **parle à tort et à travers** quand elle n'est pas d'accord avec une décision.

a state of low priority where something is set aside to be dealt with later

placard, second plan

placard, second plan

Ex: The idea was on the back burner for now , but I ’ll revisit it later .L'idée était sur le **feu arrière** pour l'instant, mais je la revisiterai plus tard.
ripped
[Adjectif]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

défoncé, bourré

défoncé, bourré

Ex: At the party, he became increasingly ripped as he indulged in the drinks being passed around.À la fête, il est devenu de plus en plus **défoncé** alors qu'il se laissait aller aux boissons qui circulaient.

to ruin a situation through mistakes or poor judgment

gâcher, rater

gâcher, rater

Ex: The politician tried not to screw his speech up by rehearsing multiple times.Le politicien a essayé de ne pas **gâcher** son discours en répétant plusieurs fois.

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

sobre comme un roc, parfaitement sobre

sobre comme un roc, parfaitement sobre

Ex: He 's committed to his sobriety , and he 's been stone sober for several years .Il est engagé dans sa sobriété, et il est **stone sober** depuis plusieurs années.

having the requisite qualities for

Ex: The workers get rid of those whose work is not up to the mark.
what's up
[Interjection]

used as a greeting or conversation starter in casual settings

Quoi de neuf ?, Ça gaze ?

Quoi de neuf ?, Ça gaze ?

Ex: What's up, everyone?**Quoi de neuf**, tout le monde ? Comment ça va aujourd'hui ?
wimp
[nom]

a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

mauviette, trouillard

mauviette, trouillard

to vomit forcefully or expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a graphic or intense manner

Ex: I felt so nauseous after that terrible meal, I almost barfed up my guts.
cut it out
[phrase]

used to tell someone to stop annoying one with their action or behavior

Ex: Cut it out, we 're in a library , and you 're being too loud .

the activities, events, or situations that are currently happening

événements, activités

événements, activités

Ex: We do n’t know much about the goings on in the neighborhood , but it ’s been quiet lately .Nous ne savons pas grand-chose sur les **événements** dans le quartier, mais ça a été calme récemment.

to possess knowledge or understanding of something; to have an idea or information about a situation or topic

Ex: had a clue that something was wrong when she started acting differently .

slang terms for inside information

info exclusive, renseignement confidentiel

info exclusive, renseignement confidentiel

to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

énerver, agacer

énerver, agacer

Ex: The delayed flight and lack of information from the airline ticked them off.Le vol retardé et le manque d'informations de la part de la compagnie aérienne les a **mis en colère**.
zoned
[Adjectif]

(of a person) dazed, absent-minded, or senseless, often due to exhaustion, distraction, or emotional shock

dans les vapes, dans la lune

dans les vapes, dans la lune

Ex: He had been working non-stop and was totally zoned when I asked him about it.Il avait travaillé sans arrêt et était complètement **dans les vapes** quand je lui ai posé des questions à ce sujet.

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

beaver
[nom]

the inner part of a woman's body that connects the outside to the uterus. It's where sexual activity can happen and where a baby passes through during birth

chatte, minou

chatte, minou

Ex: She rolled her eyes when he referred to her body using the word "beaver. "Elle a roulé des yeux quand il a fait référence à son corps en utilisant le mot **"castor"**.

someone with very thin or scrawny legs

pattes d'oiseau, jambes d'oiseau

pattes d'oiseau, jambes d'oiseau

Ex: They joked about his bird legs , but he just laughed it off .Ils ont plaisanté sur ses **jambes d'oiseau**, mais il a juste ri et n'en a pas fait cas.
catcall
[nom]

a sexually suggestive or insulting whistle, shout, or comment directed at someone in public

Ex: The police were called after the catcalls escalated into something more threatening .

bother persistently with trivial complaints

harceler avec des plaintes triviales, ennuyer avec des récriminations incessantes

harceler avec des plaintes triviales, ennuyer avec des récriminations incessantes

to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.

a person who is very fortunate or has experienced good luck in a particular situation

chien chanceux, veinard

chien chanceux, veinard

Ex: "I just met my favorite celebrity!"« Je viens de rencontrer ma célébrité préférée ! » « Tu es un **chien chanceux** ! »
sly dog
[nom]

a person who is cunning, clever, and often deceitful in a way that helps them achieve their goals

renard, malin

renard, malin

Ex: You sly dog, you knew exactly how to win her over , did n't you ?**Petit malin**, tu savais exactement comment la séduire, n'est-ce pas?

an older man who is seen as being lecherous or overly interested in women, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or embarrassing for his age

vieux bouc, vieux cochon

vieux bouc, vieux cochon

Ex: Do n’t be such an old goat, you should act your age !Ne sois pas un **vieux bouc**, tu devrais agir selon ton âge !

a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game

zéro pointé, score nul

zéro pointé, score nul

Ex: He attempted to win the raffle , but he ended up with a goose egg— no prizes at all .Il a tenté de gagner la tombola, mais il a fini avec un **zéro pointé**—aucun prix du tout.
goose
[nom]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

imbécile, andouille

imbécile, andouille

a person who is foolish, stubborn, or behaving in a ridiculous or irritating manner

tête de mule, âne bâté

tête de mule, âne bâté

Ex: The guy was such a horse's ass, he didn't even notice everyone was laughing at him.Le type était tellement un **cul de cheval**, qu'il n'a même pas remarqué que tout le monde se moquait de lui.

a formal suit or tuxedo, typically worn for events such as weddings or fancy parties

costume de singe, habit de gala

costume de singe, habit de gala

Ex: The groom insisted on wearing a monkey suit for the wedding , despite the casual setting .Le marié a insisté pour porter un **costume de singe** pour le mariage, malgré le cadre décontracté.
pigeon
[nom]

a person who is easily deceived, tricked, or swindled, often used in reference to someone who falls for scams or dishonest schemes

pigeon, dindon

pigeon, dindon

Ex: The con artist was clever , but the guy he targeted was a total pigeon.L'escroc était intelligent, mais le type qu'il a ciblé était un vrai **pigeon**.

treat or classify according to a mental stereotype

étiqueter, cataloguer

étiqueter, cataloguer

a person sent into a group as a spy to report on its activities

indicateur, mouchard

indicateur, mouchard

Ex: The journalist relied on a "stool pigeon" to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .Le journaliste s'est appuyé sur un **indic** pour exposer les pratiques corrompues du politicien.
rat
[nom]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

salopard, ordure

salopard, ordure

squirrelly
[Adjectif]

used to describe someone or something that is untrustworthy, erratic, or difficult to predict. It can also imply a sense of nervousness or instability in behavior

louche, instable

louche, instable

Ex: I don’t know if I should believe him; he’s been acting squirrelly lately.Je ne sais pas si je devrais le croire ; il a agi de manière **peu fiable** ces derniers temps.
cold turkey
[Phrase]

in a manner that is sudden, unexpected, and not gradual

d'un coup

d'un coup

Ex: They gave up sugary cold turkey, opting for healthier alternatives instead .
whale
[nom]

a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

géant, colosse

géant, colosse

to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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