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Street Talk 1
animal
[Adjectif]

marked by the appetites and passions of the body

animal,  bestial

animal, bestial

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
antsy
[Adjectif]

having a fidgety feeling caused by nervousness

nerveux, agité

nerveux, agité

Ex: The long silence made everyone in the room a little antsy.Le long silence a rendu tout le monde dans la pièce un peu **nerveux**.
to go ape
[Phrase]

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

Ex: When the band started playing their favorite song , the went ape, dancing and cheering with uncontainable excitement .

to become extremely angry to the extent that one displays wild and uncontrollable behavior

Ex: When I accidentally spilled coffee on his laptop, he went ape and started shouting at me.
ass
[nom]

a pompous fool

imbécile, crétin

imbécile, crétin

jackass
[nom]

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

imbécile, crétin

imbécile, crétin

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.
batty
[Adjectif]

slightly crazy, eccentric, or behaving in a way that seems mentally odd

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .

extremely active, busy, and hardworking

Ex: The construction crew was busy as beavers, working to complete the building on time.

an energetic and eager individual who is willing to work hard

travailleur acharné, bosseur

travailleur acharné, bosseur

Ex: The new intern is a real eager beaver.Le nouveau stagiaire est un vrai **travailleur acharné**. Il se porte toujours volontaire pour des tâches, demande des responsabilités supplémentaires et montre un enthousiasme sincère pour apprendre.

something one is extremely obsessed with and keeps talking about

Ex: The politician has bee in his bonnet about income inequality and consistently advocates for policies to address the issue .

extremely busy with work, activities, etc.

Ex: The construction workers were busy as bees, putting up the scaffolding and beginning work on the building.

to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs

Ex: At the neighborhood block party, John tactfully told his neighbors to mind their own beeswax when they offered unsolicited advice about his home renovation project.

an anonymous or unidentified source of information

Ex: If it was n't you , then I a little bird told him .
bird
[nom]

a young female adult

oiseau, nana

oiseau, nana

Ex: The lads went out to chat up some birds at the pub .Les gars sont sortis pour draguer des **nana** au pub.

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: Birds of a feather flock together, which is why the group of musicians spent so much time together .

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

lève-tôt

lève-tôt

Ex: The conference starts at 8 AM , so all the early birds will get the best seats in the front row .La conférence commence à 8 heures du matin, donc tous les **lève-tôt** auront les meilleures places au premier rang.

to have a very little desire to eat

Ex: I was surprised when he finished the large pizza all by himself; I thought he would eat like a bird, but he has a big appetite.

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.

to intentionally and rudely display an offensive hand gesture, involving raising the middle finger while extending the others downward, as a sign of strong disapproval, annoyance, or disrespect toward someone

Ex: In a fit of frustration, she rolled down her car window and gave the slow-moving traffic the bird.

a criminal who has been jailed repeatedly

récidiviste, habitué des prisons

récidiviste, habitué des prisons

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first .
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 buck up
[verbe]

to encourage someone when they are sad or discouraged

remonter le moral, encourager

remonter le moral, encourager

Ex: The teacher's words of encouragement really bucked me up before the exam.Les mots d'encouragement du professeur m'ont vraiment **remonté le moral** avant l'examen.

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
bug
[nom]

a fairly mild yet infectious illness that is caused by a virus or bacteria

microbes, saloperie

microbes, saloperie

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**.

to find a solution to a problem

trouver, élaborer

trouver, élaborer

Ex: She helped me work out the best way to approach the problem .Elle m'a aidé à **trouver** la meilleure façon d'aborder le problème.

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

conneries, foutaises

conneries, foutaises

bullheaded
[Adjectif]

obstinate and stupid

têtu, obstiné

têtu, obstiné

a story that seems impossible, particularly one that is used as an excuse

histoire à dormir debout, histoire invraisemblable

histoire à dormir debout, histoire invraisemblable

Ex: The tall tales in that novel were a collection of cock-and-bull stories that made it a bestseller among adventure enthusiasts .Les histoires à dormir debout dans ce roman étaient une collection de **contes à dormir debout** qui en ont fait un best-seller parmi les amateurs d'aventure.

to directly and bravely deal with a difficulty or danger

prendre le taureau par les cornes

prendre le taureau par les cornes

Ex: It 's time take the bull by the horns and make those tough decisions .

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

abruti, andouille

abruti, andouille

Ex: You really thought you could win the lottery with those numbers?Tu pensais vraiment pouvoir gagner à la loterie avec ces numéros ? Désolé, mais tu es un peu un **lapin stupide**.

to be really excited or nervous about what is going to happen

Ex: We felt butterflies before the big game, but once we started playing, the adrenaline took over.

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

Ex: The student had been juggling multiple assignments, extracurricular activities, and personal challenges.
to catnap
[verbe]

to take a short and light nap, typically lasting only a few minutes

faire un petit somme, piquer un roupillon

faire un petit somme, piquer un roupillon

Ex: He catnapped for a few minutes before the important meeting .Il a fait un **petit somme** pendant quelques minutes avant la réunion importante.
copycat
[nom]

a person who imitates the actions, clothes, ideas, etc. of someone else

imitateur

imitateur

Ex: When Mark started using the same catchphrases as his friend , he playfully called him a copycat and suggested coming up with something unique .Quand Mark a commencé à utiliser les mêmes expressions que son ami, il l'a joyeusement traité de **copieur** et lui a suggéré de trouver quelque chose d'unique.

used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains.

to rain really hard

il pleut des cordes

il pleut des cordes

Ex: The rain was coming down in buckets , like it raining cats and dogs, during the outdoor concert .

to look very disorganized and untidy

Ex: Yesterday, she had felt like something the cat brought in after staying up all night studying, mentally drained and sleep-deprived.

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?

to not to do something one planned because they feel scared or hesitant

se dégonfler, avoir la trouille

se dégonfler, avoir la trouille

Ex: Are you going to chicken out of the competition?Est-ce que tu vas **te dégonfler** et abandonner la compétition ?

a person who is weak and lacks courage

poule mouillée, trouillard

poule mouillée, trouillard

Ex: Instead of facing the problem head-on , he acted like a chickenshit and ran away .Au lieu d'affronter le problème de front, il a agi comme un **lâche** et s'est enfui.

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

(ne pas) vendre la peau de l’ours avant de l’avoir tué

(ne pas) vendre la peau de l’ours avant de l’avoir tué

Ex: After the successful job interview, he advised his friend not to count her chickens before receiving the official job offer.

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .

difficulty in speaking, particularly due to one's throat being dry

Ex: Mary a frog in her throat whenever she has to sing in front of an audience , but she practices diligently to overcome it .

to really annoy or frustrate someone

Ex: While I was studying , their continuous distractions getting my goat.

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .

a person who suffers the consequences of others people's wrongdoings

bouc émissaire

bouc émissaire

to goose
[verbe]

pinch in the buttocks

pincer les fesses

pincer les fesses

hog
[nom]

a person regarded as greedy and pig-like

goinfre, glouton

goinfre, glouton

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

Ex: With a plate full of her favorite desserts, she was in hog heaven, savoring each sweet bite.
to hog
[verbe]

take greedily; take more than one's share

accaparer, monopoliser

accaparer, monopoliser

hogwash
[nom]

an absurd idea or discussion

bêtises

bêtises

hoggish
[Adjectif]

acting in a way that is greedy, selfish, or gluttonous, similar to the behavior of a pig

Ex: The children grabbed the toys in a hoggish manner .

someone who drives aggressively or selfishly, often taking up more space on the road than necessary

conducteur égoïste, forceur de priorité

conducteur égoïste, forceur de priorité

Ex: He encountered a road hog on his way to work , forcing him to slow down .Il a rencontré un **conducteur égoïste** sur le chemin du travail, ce qui l'a obligé à ralentir.

to waste one's time and energy for something that has no chance of achieving success or yeilds no profit

Ex: The team had already decided to change their strategy , but the coach kept talking about the old approach - it was beating a dead horse.

a muscular cramp (especially in the thigh or calf) following vigorous exercise

crampe musculaire, contracture musculaire

crampe musculaire, contracture musculaire

(of information) from an accurate or valid source

Ex: She learned about the promotion directly from her manager , so it 's from the horse 's mouth.

indulge in horseplay

faire les fous, se chamailler

faire les fous, se chamailler

used to describe someone who is extremely confused and excited

Ex: When the teacher announced a surprise pop quiz, the students started flipping through their notes like chickens with their heads cut off, trying to find the answers.

a young individual with little or no experience

bleu, jeune pouce

bleu, jeune pouce

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia explore différents instruments de musique ; c'est une **jeune poulette** dans le monde de la musique.
clam
[nom]

a piece of paper money worth one dollar

un billet d'un dollar, un dollar

un billet d'un dollar, un dollar

to clam up
[verbe]

to suddenly become silent or refuse to talk, often because of nervousness, fear, or a desire to keep information secret

se fermer, se murer dans le silence

se fermer, se murer dans le silence

Ex: As soon as the topic of her recent project came up , Emily clam up and did n't want to reveal any details .Dès que le sujet de son récent projet a été abordé, Emily **s'est refermée comme une huître** et n'a pas voulu révéler aucun détail.
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 !

used to describe a prolonged or indefinite period of time, often implying that something will continue for a very long duration

Ex: We have been waiting for the results until the cows come home, and they still haven't arrived.
dog
[nom]

a woman or girl who is uninteresting, unattractive, and unpleasant

chienne, connasse

chienne, connasse

dog do
[nom]

fecal droppings from a dog

crottes de chien, excréments de chien

crottes de chien, excréments de chien

dog-eared
[Adjectif]

showing signs of wear and tear from excessive use, particularly with pages that have bent or folded corners

corné, usé par les lectures répétées

corné, usé par les lectures répétées

Ex: Despite its dog-eared condition , the diary held precious memories of his travels .Malgré son état **corné**, le journal contenait de précieux souvenirs de ses voyages.

to be in trouble with someone, typically because of a mistake or wrongdoing

dog-tired
[Adjectif]

completely worn out, typically from intense physical or mental effort

épuisé comme un chien, crevé

épuisé comme un chien, crevé

Ex: He 'd gone to bed dog-tired, barely able to keep his eyes open .Il était allé se coucher **crevé**, à peine capable de garder les yeux ouverts.
dog eat dog
[Phrase]

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

l'homme est un loup pour l'homme

l'homme est un loup pour l'homme

Ex: The competition for the job is fierce , and it 's dog eat dog situation .
hound
[nom]

someone who is morally reprehensible

canaille, vaurien

canaille, vaurien

used to say that one's feet are in pain

Ex: Lisa spent the entire day on her feet at the busy retail store, and by closing time, her dogs were barking with exhaustion.

to behave in a pretentious way to prove one is rich or fashionable

Ex: The celebrity couple put on the dog at the red-carpet event, arriving in a lavish entourage and flaunting their expensive attire.

used to refer to someone who is extremely ill or unwell

Ex: We were as sick as dogs after eating that spoiled food at the restaurant.
top dog
[nom]

a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization

grand chef, patron

grand chef, patron

Ex: They were the top dog in the industry for years , but lost their position after a series of scandals .Ils étaient le **leader incontesté** dans l'industrie pendant des années, mais ont perdu leur position après une série de scandales.

someone or something that has never succeeded or is very unlikely to succeed in the future

vouée à l'échec

vouée à l'échec

Ex: The project is behind schedule and over budget , and it 's becoming a dead duck.Le projet est en retard et dépasse le budget, et il devient un **canard boiteux**.

someone or something that lacks enough defense or protection and is easy to be targeted

cible facile, pigeon

cible facile, pigeon

Ex: When you 're the only candidate opposing the incumbent with widespread support , you can feel like a sitting duck in the political arena .Lorsque vous êtes le seul candidat à vous opposer au titulaire avec un soutien généralisé, vous pouvez vous sentir comme **une cible facile** dans l'arène politique.

used to describe someone who is totally bald

Ex: Peter was losing hair rapidly.

someone who is keenly aware or observant

œil de lynx, œil d'aigle

œil de lynx, œil d'aigle

Ex: The security guard's eagle eye caught the suspicious behavior of a person in the crowd.L'**œil d'aigle** du gardien de sécurité a repéré le comportement suspect d'une personne dans la foule.

to easily be able to remember things and rarely forget them

Ex: The historian had a memory like an elephant, and he could recall dates, names, and events with incredible accuracy.

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.
fishy
[Adjectif]

suggestive of dishonesty or something dubious

louche, suspect

louche, suspect

Ex: She sensed a fishy motive behind his sudden kindness .Elle a senti un motif **louche** derrière sa gentillesse soudaine.

to look at someone in a way that shows one is very passionate about them

Ex: Patricia could n't help cast sheep 's eyes at Tom from across the room , hoping he would notice her interest .

an issue or subject that is not in any way connected to what one was talking about

Ex: Raising a teenager a different kettle of fish from raising a young child .
fox
[nom]

a good-looking young person, especially a woman

jolie fille, belle fille,	bombe,	canon

jolie fille, belle fille, bombe, canon

foxy
[Adjectif]

(of a woman) sexually appealing

sexy

sexy

Ex: Her foxy smile and playful wink left a lasting impression on everyone she met .Son sourire **sensuel** et son clin d'œil espiègle ont laissé une impression durable à tous ceux qu'elle a rencontrés.

a statement, idea, or act that is obviously untrue, foolish, or unreasonable

foutaise, connerie

foutaise, connerie

***said of a man who is sexually well-endowed

one's arrogant and pretentious behavior that is meant to prove one's superiority over others

grand cheval, hauteur

grand cheval, hauteur

Ex: Trying to climb on any high horse would only be embarrassing at best , and at the very least hypocritical .Essayer de monter sur un **grand cheval** ne serait qu'embarrassant au mieux, et au moins hypocrite.

used to describe an individual who behaves in a very kind and gentle way

Ex: The nurse gentle as a lamb while caring for the elderly patients .

soon or in a quick manner

Ex: The team resolved the issue in two shakes of a lamb's tail, preventing any further complications.

to make a problem appear more serious or dangerous than it actually is

Ex: Don't make a mountain out of a molehill; it was just a minor miscommunication.

a mechanic or someone who works on cars

mécanicien, bricoleur de voitures

mécanicien, bricoleur de voitures

Ex: She became known as the neighborhood grease monkey for her car repair skills .Elle est devenue connue comme le **mécanicien** du quartier pour ses compétences en réparation de voitures.

to do something that makes a person appear foolish in front of others

Ex: He thought he could outsmart us , but we ended making a monkey of him in the negotiation .
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