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Street Talk 1

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

sage hibou, hibou sage

sage hibou, hibou sage

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.Quand il s'agit de planification financière, John est un **hibou sage**. Il prend toujours des décisions d'investissement intelligentes et fournit des conseils précieux à ses clients.

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

oiseau de nuit, couche-tard

oiseau de nuit, couche-tard

Ex: The night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .Le mode de vie **oiseau de nuit** permet une réflexion paisible, et certaines personnes le trouvent propice à leur créativité et productivité personnelles.
mousey
[Adjectif]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

effacé, timoré

effacé, timoré

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .

a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

clé à molette, clé anglaise

clé à molette, clé anglaise

describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days .

to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.

to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

faire l'idiot, faire des bêtises

faire l'idiot, faire des bêtises

Ex: Why are you monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?Pourquoi tu **fais le singe** alors qu'il y a du travail à faire ?
pigs can fly
[phrase]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
in a pig's eye
[Interjection]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

Dans tes rêves!, Mon œil!

Dans tes rêves!, Mon œil!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .Le politicien a fait des promesses grandioses, mais **à d'autres**, ils seront capables de toutes les tenir.
pigheaded
[Adjectif]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

têtu comme une mule, obstiné, têtu, entêté

têtu comme une mule, obstiné, têtu, entêté

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
pigs can fly
[phrase]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
to pig out
[verbe]

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

se goinfrer, manger comme un porc

se goinfrer, manger comme un porc

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

antenne en V, oreilles de lapin

antenne en V, oreilles de lapin

rat
[nom]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

salopard, ordure

salopard, ordure

to rat
[verbe]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

dénoncer, balancer

dénoncer, balancer

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.Beaucoup craignaient que s'ils parlaient, ils seraient étiquetés comme des **mouchards** par leurs pairs.

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

course effrénée, course aux rats

course effrénée, course aux rats

Ex: She has been stuck in the rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .Elle est coincée dans la **course effrénée** depuis des années, travaillant de longues heures et sacrifiant sa vie personnelle pour sa carrière.

to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.

extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was slow as a snail because of the long wait times .

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
snake
[nom]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

serpent, vipère

serpent, vipère

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was a snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .Elle a réalisé trop tard que son associé était un **serpent**, enroulant sa confiance avec de fausses promesses et des plans secrets pour saper son succès.

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

yeux de serpent, double as

yeux de serpent, double as

sheepish
[Adjectif]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

timide, gêné

timide, gêné

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .L'étudiant timide a fait un signe de tête **honteux** lorsque le professeur lui a demandé s'il avait besoin d'aide.

to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .
turkey
[nom]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

imbécile, idiot

imbécile, idiot

an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.

to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
wolf
[nom]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

loup, séducteur

loup, séducteur

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

engloutir, dévorer

engloutir, dévorer

Ex: He wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .Il a **englouti** toute l'assiette de nachos en regardant le match.
can of worms
[Phrase]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .
worm
[nom]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

ver, salopard

ver, salopard

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 .

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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