used to describe something or someone disappearing completely, often unexpectedly or without a trace, as if vanishing from existence

Ex: The rare species has been wiped off the face of the earth due to deforestation.
to break
[verbe]

to tell someone some important news, often bad news

annoncer, révéler

annoncer, révéler

Ex: She had to break the difficult news of their pet's passing to her children.Elle a dû **annoncer** la triste nouvelle du décès de leur animal de compagnie à ses enfants.

to examine something to confirm its quality and accuracy

vérifier que tout se passe bien, vérifier que tout va bien

vérifier que tout se passe bien, vérifier que tout va bien

Ex: She routinely checks up on the quality of the products .Elle vérifie **régulièrement** la qualité des produits.

to finally reveal or admit the truth about something

Ex: In the therapy session, she came clean about her struggles with addiction, seeking guidance and support in her journey to recovery.
to come to
[verbe]

to regain consciousness or awaken after being unconscious or asleep

reprendre connaissance, se réveiller

reprendre connaissance, se réveiller

Ex: He was in a deep sleep but suddenly came to when he heard a loud noise .Il était dans un sommeil profond mais soudain **a repris connaissance** quand il a entendu un bruit fort.

extremely unwell or tired

Ex: When he came down with the flu, Mark appeared at the meeting like death warmed over, with dark circles under his eyes and a pale complexion.

a situation in which one gets affected by two unpleasant or unfortunate events that happen at once

double coup dur, double malheur

double coup dur, double malheur

Ex: They have been hit with a double whammy of a natural disaster and an economic recession .Ils ont été frappés par un **double coup dur** d'une catastrophe naturelle et d'une récession économique.
to drag on
[verbe]

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

traîner en longueur, se prolonger indéfiniment

traîner en longueur, se prolonger indéfiniment

Ex: The winter months can feel like they drag on when waiting for the arrival of warmer weather .Les mois d'hiver peuvent sembler **s'éterniser** lorsqu'on attend l'arrivée d'un temps plus chaud.
fling
[nom]

a brief, casual, or uncommitted romantic or sexual relationship, often without long-term intentions or emotional attachment

une aventure, un flirt éphémère

une aventure, un flirt éphémère

Ex: She had a fling in her early twenties , but it did n’t lead to anything serious .Elle a eu une **aventure** au début de la vingtaine, mais cela n'a rien donné de sérieux.

to emotionally heal and move on from a romantic relationship that has ended

se remettre, tourner la page

se remettre, tourner la page

Ex: The breakup was painful , but eventually , she managed to get over him and thrive on her own .La rupture a été douloureuse, mais finalement, elle a réussi à **se remettre** de lui et à prospérer par elle-même.

to directly tell a person a fact, usually one that is unpleasant

Ex: The teacher gave it to the students straight, providing constructive criticism and highlighting areas for improvement in their work.
hello there
[Interjection]

used to greet someone or to capture their attention in a friendly manner

Bonjour là, Salut toi

Bonjour là, Salut toi

Ex: Hi there , nice weather we 're having , is n't it ?**Bonjour là-bas**, il fait beau temps, n'est-ce pas ?

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

Ex: Despite their families ' objections , they followed their hearts got hitched in a small , intimate ceremony at a local courthouse .

at the peak or maximum level of performance, engagement, or energy

Ex: The party in full swing, and everyone is dancing and having a great time .

used when something is done very soon or very fast

Ex: The kids devoured their snacks and finished their in no time at all after school .

to cause a woman to become pregnant

mettre enceinte, rendre enceinte

mettre enceinte, rendre enceinte

Ex: He knocked his ex-girlfriend up and now has to pay child support.Il a **mis en cloque** son ex-petite amie et doit maintenant payer une pension alimentaire.

to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

Ex: The surprise visit from her family during a difficult lifted her spirits and reminded her of the love and support she had .

to prevent the occurrence or continuation of an activity

Ex: The patient 's family had to make the painful decision pull the plug on life support after consulting with medical professionals .
soap
[nom]

a type of television drama that focuses on the lives, relationships, and struggles of its characters, often with ongoing storylines

feuilleton, série télévisée dramatique

feuilleton, série télévisée dramatique

Ex: The soap’s plot is filled with romance and family drama .L'intrigue du **feuilleton** est remplie de romance et de drames familiaux.
to stop by
[verbe]

to visit or make a brief stay at a place or with someone

passer, faire un saut

passer, faire un saut

Ex: If you 're in the neighborhood , do n't hesitate to stop by for a chat .Si vous êtes dans le quartier, n'hésitez pas à **passer** pour discuter.

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She ’s taking it easy this weekend , catching up on sleep .

something that is finally dealt with and does not bother one anymore

Ex: The successful recovery of their stolen car was a load off their minds, and they could finally relax and enjoy their vacation.
ticker
[nom]

the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

cœur, ticker

cœur, ticker

touch and go
[Phrase]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.

a person who is strong, resilient, and determined, often in the face of challenging circumstances

un dur à cuire, une personne coriace

un dur à cuire, une personne coriace

Ex: He went through rigorous training and never gave up.Il a suivi un entraînement rigoureux et n'a jamais abandonné. C'est un **dur à cuire** sur le terrain de basket.
upshot
[nom]

the final outcome of a series of actions, events, or discussions

résultat

résultat

Ex: The upshot of the debate was a new policy being implemented .Le **résultat** du débat a été la mise en œuvre d'une nouvelle politique.
yoo-hoo
[Interjection]

used to gain someone's attention, especially when they are at a distance or not paying attention

Hé-ho, Ohé

Hé-ho, Ohé

Ex: Yoo-hoo!**Yoo-hoo** ! Tu m'écoutes ?
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