Le livre Street Talk 2 - Un Regard Plus Approfondi : Leçon 7

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(as|) snug as a bug in a rug [Phrase]

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: As the storm raged on, the campers huddled in their tents, staying as snug as bugs in rugs until it passed.

boo hoo [Interjection]

bouhou

Ex:

Après avoir entendu les plaintes, il a simplement haussé les épaules et répondu : "Bouhou, bienvenue dans la vie."

bummer in the summer [Phrase]

something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "We were planning a beach trip, but the rain ruined everything. What a bummer in the summer!"

by hook or by crook [Phrase]

by any means that is necessary

Ex:

to [be] cruising for a bruising [Phrase]

to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Unless you 've got your stuff together then you 're cruising for a bruising

different strokes for different folks [phrase]

used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences , and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks .

double trouble [nom]

double problème

(as|) drunk as a (skunk|fiddler) [Phrase]

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: After the bachelor party , he was as drunk as a skunk and could n't remember a thing .

fair and square [Phrase]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics .

fender-bender [nom]

accrochage

Ex: The fender-bender caused a small dent in the car 's bumper .

Le petit accrochage a causé une petite bosse dans le pare-chocs de la voiture.

fuddy-duddy [nom]

ringard

geez louise [Interjection]

mince alors

Ex:

Bon sang, je ne m'attendais pas à ça !

to [go] with the flow [Phrase]

to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: I do n’t know what ’s going to happen , but I ’m just going to go with the flow .

holy moly [Interjection]

sacrebleu

Ex: When I saw the view from the mountaintop, I thought, 'Holy moly, this is breathtaking.

Quand j'ai vu la vue depuis le sommet de la montagne, j'ai pensé : 'Sacré bleu, c'est à couper le souffle.'

hot to trot [Phrase]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: She was hot to trot after the party and did n't waste any time .

hotshot [nom]

crack

humdrum [Adjectif]

monotone

Ex: The office job became increasingly humdrum as the daily tasks followed a predictable and monotonous routine.

Le travail de bureau est devenu de plus en plus monotone car les tâches quotidiennes suivaient une routine prévisible et monotone.

hustle and bustle [Phrase]

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: The hustle and bustle of the city can be overwhelming for some people .

you snooze, you lose [phrase]

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.

in a while, crocodile [Phrase]

used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex:

itsy-bitsy [Adjectif]

tout petit

Ex: The child found an itsy-bitsy spider crawling on the windowsill .

L'enfant a trouvé une toute petite araignée rampant sur le rebord de la fenêtre.

jeepers creepers [Interjection]

Sacrebleu

Ex: Oh , jeepers creepers , I ca n’t believe I forgot my keys again !

Oh, sapristi, je n'arrive pas à croire que j'ai encore oublié mes clés !

jet set [nom]

le jet set

Ex: The event was attended by the jet set , arriving in their private jets .

L'événement a été fréquenté par le jet set, arrivant dans leurs jets privés.

Joe Schmoe [nom]

Monsieur Tout-le-Monde

Ex: He ’s just your typical Joe Schmoe , not really standing out in any way .

Il est juste votre Joe Schmoe typique, ne se démarquant vraiment d'aucune manière.

local yokel [nom]

péquenaud

Ex: The city folk were so surprised by the local yokels and their down-to-earth attitude .

Les citadins étaient si surpris par les paysans locaux et leur attitude terre-à-terre.

loose lips sink ships [phrase]

used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships , so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched .

lovey-dovey [Adjectif]

amoureux à l'excès

Ex: A lovey-dovey couple .

Un couple amoureux.

to [have] it made in the shade [Phrase]

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With a high-paying job , a beautiful home , and a loving family , she has it made in the shade .

to [make] or [break] [Phrase]

faire ou défaire

Ex: Our ability to meet the deadline will make or break our chances of winning the contract .

hanky panky [nom]

manigance

heebie-jeebies [nom]

les chocottes

hell's bells [nom]

sacrebleu

Ex: Hell's bells, Don, you're being unreasonable!"

Nom d'un chien, Don, tu es déraisonnable !

helter-skelter [Adverbe]

pêle-mêle

hocus-pocus [Interjection]

abracadabra

Ex:

D'un coup de baguette et d'une pincée de poudre de fée, hocus-pocus, et le lapin apparaît du chapeau !

hodgepodge [nom]

mélange hétéroclite

hoity-toity [Adjectif]

prétentieux

okey-dokey [Interjection]

d'accord

Ex: "Okey-dokey," she replied cheerfully when asked if she was ready to start the meeting.

Okey-dokey, a-t-elle répondu joyeusement lorsqu'on lui a demandé si elle était prête à commencer la réunion.

mean and lean [Phrase]

(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: After months of training , he 's looking mean and lean for the competition .

mumbo jumbo [nom]

charabia

Ex: The politician 's speech was filled with meaningless mumbo jumbo , leaving the audience confused about his actual stance .

Le discours du politicien était rempli de charabia sans signification, laissant le public confus quant à sa position réelle.

namby-pamby [Adjectif]

mou

the nitty-gritty [Phrase]

the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

Ex: Now that the planning is done , let 's get into the nitty-gritty of executing the project .

nitwit [nom]

imbécile

Ex: She laughed at the nitwit who fell for the prank .

Elle a ri du crétin qui est tombé dans le piège.

no muss, no fuss [phrase]

said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex: The new software installation was quick and easy, with no muss, no fuss.

no pain, no gain [Phrase]

on n'a rien sans rien

Ex: She pushed through the tough workout, reminding herself, "no pain, no gain."

no way, Jose [Interjection]

pas question

Ex: You can't borrow my car, no way, Jose!

Tu ne peux pas emprunter ma voiture, pas question, José !

out and about [Adverbe]

dehors et actif

Ex: Out and about in the city , he explored new cafés and bookstores .

Dehors et occupé dans la ville, il a exploré de nouveaux cafés et librairies.

palsy-walsy [Adjectif]

copin-copain

Ex: Do n’t get all palsy-walsy with me after what happened .

Ne deviens pas trop copain-copain avec moi après ce qui s'est passé.

party-hearty [Adjectif]

fêtard

Ex: They ’re a party-hearty group , always planning wild adventures and big celebrations .

Ils sont un groupe fêtard, toujours en train de planifier des aventures folles et de grandes célébrations.

payday [nom]

jour de paie

plain Jane [Phrase]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

pooper scooper [nom]

ramasse-crottes

Ex: She brought her pooper scooper along to the park just in case . "

Elle a apporté sa ramasse-crottes au parc au cas où.

roly-poly [Adjectif]

rondouillard

say it, do not spray it [phrase]

used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex: The three year-old I babysit always spits on me when talking. I know he doesn't mean it, but telling him say it, don't spray it just doesn't work.

[scarf] and [barf] [Phrase]

the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: He scarfed and barfed the entire bag of chips in one sitting .

see you later, alligator [phrase]

used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

to [shop] until {sb} [drop] [Phrase]

to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: She loves to shop until she drops whenever there 's a sale .

silly Billy [nom]

petit farceur

Ex: Come on , silly Billy , stop making that funny face !

Allez, silly Billy, arrête de faire cette drôle de tête !

super duper [Adjectif]

super génial

Ex: I 'm feeling super duper excited about the trip .

Je me sens super super excité par le voyage.

tee-hee [Interjection]

hi-hi

Ex: She covered her mouth and whispered , tee-hee , after sneaking the last cookie .

Elle a couvert sa bouche et a chuchoté, hi-hi, après avoir volé le dernier cookie.

up your nose with a rubber hose [Phrase]

used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: When he kept bragging about his new bike , I just laughed and said , up your nose with a rubber hose !

wear and tear [Phrase]

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: In addition , road conditions were very poor , which led to greater wear and tear .

wham-bam, thank you ma'am [phrase]

used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: He wasn’t looking for anything serious—just a wham-bam, thank you ma’am, and that was it.

what is the plan, Sam? [phrase]

used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex:

to [wheel] and [deal] [Phrase]

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

Ex: He's been wheeling and dealing in the real estate market for years, always finding the best opportunities.

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