to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation
to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest
to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

tomber dans le piège, se laisser avoir par
used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something
to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something
various small things that have no importance or value
used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

esprit unidirectionnel, esprit fixé
to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason
to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

Oups !, Oh là là !
someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

déçu, grouillard
to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs
used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place
used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Regarde ça !, Regarde !
to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

taquiner, chahuter
to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed
used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Mon dieu !, Sacrebleu !
used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

Oui, sire Bob !
to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

tomber en panne, casser
used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Parbleu !, Mon dieu !
used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

rien de rien, pas un sou
a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Monsieur Tout-le-Monde, un type ordinaire
someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action
used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

Pas question, José !
a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

un Don Juan, un séducteur
used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

Mon dieu !, Oh là là !
used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

Pour l'amour du ciel !, Pour l'amour de Dieu !
used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Pour l'amour de Dieu !, Pour l'amour de tout ce qui est sacré !
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