to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: At the party , she played a game that encouraged guests to interact break the ice.

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

un poisson froid, une personne froide

un poisson froid, une personne froide

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.Il sourit rarement, ce qui le fait passer pour un **personnage froid**.
crazed
[Adjectif]

driven insane

fou, dément

fou, dément

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: When giving a presentation, it's essential to cut to the chase to keep the audience engaged and interested.
dirt
[nom]

gossip that can harm a person's reputation, especially about their private life

potins, ragots

potins, ragots

to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: I'm not interested in all the theoretical discussions, I just want to get down to brass tacks.

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: He 's going through a difficult time , so letgo easy on him and offer our support .

to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: The rival football teams' fans really hate each other's guts.
hunk
[nom]

a strong and muscular man who is sexually attractive

beau mec

beau mec

jock
[nom]

a person trained to compete in sports

sportif, athlète

sportif, athlète

a person or an object that is considered extremely attractive or impressive

canon, formaidable, épatant

canon, formaidable, épatant

to land
[verbe]

to succeed in something, such as getting a job, achieving something, etc.

gagner, décrocher

gagner, décrocher

Ex: With dedication and hard work , the team managed to land a major contract .Avec dévouement et travail acharné, l'équipe a réussi à **décrocher** un contrat majeur.
off-the-wall
[Adjectif]

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

excentrique, non conventionnel

excentrique, non conventionnel

picnic
[nom]

any undertaking that is easy to do

promenade, partie de plaisir

promenade, partie de plaisir

to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: The coach told the team pull it together after their rough start .

to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism

dévaloriser, rabaisser

dévaloriser, rabaisser

Ex: It 's essential not to put down individuals for their mistakes but to encourage improvement .Il est essentiel de ne pas **rabaisser** les individus pour leurs erreurs mais de les encourager à s'améliorer.
to size up
[verbe]

to examine someone or something in order to form a judgment

évaluer

évaluer

Ex: Before accepting the job offer, she took time to size the company up and assess its culture.Avant d'accepter l'offre d'emploi, elle a pris le temps de **évaluer** l'entreprise et d'évaluer sa culture.
stacked
[Adjectif]

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

plantureux,  bien proportionné

plantureux, bien proportionné

a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: stick of furniture in the room was carefully chosen for its antique style .

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me, pursuing your passions leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life .

used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: He walked in with that wo n’t quit, ready to take on the challenge .

used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

Ex: She seems distracted all the time, like the lights are on, but nobody is at home.
trip
[nom]

an exciting or stimulating experience

aventure, expérience excitante

aventure, expérience excitante

to develop in a particular way, especially with regard to the final outcome of a situation or process

se révéler, se passer

se révéler, se passer

Ex: You never know how a spontaneous trip will turn out until you go on it .Vous ne savez jamais comment un voyage spontané va **tourner** avant de le faire.
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