of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
at large
[Adjectif]

having escaped, especially from confinement

en liberté, en fuite

en liberté, en fuite

a state of high priority where something is dealt with immediately or given the most attention

priorité absolue, première ligne

priorité absolue, première ligne

Ex: Her career took the front burner while other plans were set aside .Sa carrière a pris le **devant de la scène** tandis que d'autres plans étaient mis de côté.

to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended

avoir l’effet inverse que prévu, se retourner contre

avoir l’effet inverse que prévu, se retourner contre

Ex: The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives .La stratégie d'augmenter les ventes en augmentant les prix a **fait un retour de flamme** lorsque les clients se sont tournés vers des alternatives moins chères.

a robbery or heist involving a bank, typically involving the illegal act of stealing money or valuables from a bank

cambriolage de banque, braquage de banque

cambriolage de banque, braquage de banque

Ex: " After the bank job, they went into hiding for months . "Après le **cambriolage de banque**, ils se sont cachés pendant des mois.
behind bars
[Adverbe]

used to refer to someone who is imprisoned or serving time in prison

derrière les barreaux, sous les verrous

derrière les barreaux, sous les verrous

Ex: After his conviction , he found himself behind bars, facing a lengthy sentence .Après sa condamnation, il s'est retrouvé **derrière les barreaux**, face à une longue peine.

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

Capitole Hill, Colline du Capitole

Capitole Hill, Colline du Capitole

to execute a decision, order, or directive

exécuter, mettre en œuvre

exécuter, mettre en œuvre

Ex: In times of emergency , the police force must be ready to carry out orders to maintain public safety .En cas d'urgence, la police doit être prête à **exécuter** les ordres pour maintenir la sécurité publique.

make oneself visible; take action

se manifester, avancer

se manifester, avancer

closely following or pursuing someone or something, often in a persistent or bothersome manner

Ex: He will be on my heels, monitoring my progress and expecting constant updates.

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

répression, action musclée

répression, action musclée

Ex: The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city .La **répression** des gangs de crime organisé a entraîné une série de raids et d'arrestations dans toute la ville.
crook
[nom]

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

criminel, escroc

criminel, escroc

cutback
[nom]

the act of reducing the amount of something

réduction, coupe

réduction, coupe

Ex: Environmental cutbacks weakened pollution controls .

to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

faire face à

faire face à

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.En tant que leader responsable, il est crucial de **faire face** aux défis et de prendre des décisions pour l'amélioration de l'équipe.
heist
[nom]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

vol, casse, cambriolage

vol, casse, cambriolage

(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

reposer sur, dépendre de

reposer sur, dépendre de

Ex: The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .Le succès de l'événement **dépendra** de la coopération de la météo pour les activités en plein air.

at a time when everyone can witness something

Ex: The murder occurred in broad daylight, leaving witnesses horrified and demanding swift justice for the victim.

start or re-start vigorously

relancer, démarrer énergiquement

relancer, démarrer énergiquement

to take something illegally without permission

voler, dérober

voler, dérober

Ex: The art heist crew knocked off the museum , stealing priceless paintings .L'équipe du vol d'art a **dévalisé** le musée, volant des peintures inestimables.

to secretly wait for the right time to catch or attack an enemy or prey

Ex: The sniper lie in wait for hours , waiting for the enemy to reveal their position .
to nab
[verbe]

to catch someone because they are suspected of doing something wrong

arrêter, pincer

arrêter, pincer

Ex: The undercover operation was designed to nab members of the organized crime syndicate .L'opération secrète était conçue pour **choper** les membres du syndicat du crime organisé.

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

Ex: The scientist's theory is on shaky ground, and further research is needed to confirm or disprove their findings.
on the floor
[Phrase]

used to refer to an idea, proposal, or issue that is formally presented or under discussion in a meeting, especially in a legislative or organizational context

Ex: The issue of employee benefits will on the floor during the meeting tomorrow .

the individuals or groups who hold the most authority or influence in a particular organization, community, or situation

Ex: When it comes to deciding which shows get renewed and which get canceled, the powers that be at the network make the final decision.

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

détective privé, enquêteur privé

détective privé, enquêteur privé

to be too harsh on someone just to prove that their ideas are wrong or stupid

démonter, démolir

démonter, démolir

Ex: During the debate , opponents tried to shoot down the candidate 's stance on economic policies .Pendant le débat, les adversaires ont essayé de **descendre en flammes** la position du candidat sur les politiques économiques.

to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle

se débrouiller, contourner

se débrouiller, contourner

Ex: He got around the issue by suggesting a different approach .Il a **contourné** le problème en suggérant une approche différente.
underway
[Adjectif]

currently happening

en cours, en train de se faire

en cours, en train de se faire

Ex: The preparations for the event are underway, with organizers setting up booths and decorations .Les préparatifs de l'événement sont **en cours**, avec les organisateurs qui installent les stands et les décorations.
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