Aspects Of Political Life In The French Speaking World Flashcards

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Ébranler la démocratie

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To weaken democracy

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2
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Se démobiliser

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To become demotivated/demoralised

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3
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Se détourner de

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To turn away from

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4
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Tous les politiciens se ressemblent

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All of the politicians are the same

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5
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Désenchanté(e) par

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Disillusioned by

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6
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Créer un lien de solidarité

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To bring people together in solidarity

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7
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S’opposer à la politique d’austérité

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To oppose the policy of austerity

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L’affaiblissement de l’esprit syndicaliste

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Decline in union support

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9
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Faire reculer le gouvernement

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To make the government back down

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10
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Il faut descendre dans la rue

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People have to take to the streets

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11
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Les revendications sont légitimes

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The demands are legitimate

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12
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Il n’est pas juste de se montrer intransigeant

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It is not right to display an inflexible attitude

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13
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Bloquer le fonctionnement du pays

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To prevent the country from functioning

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14
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Éviter une relation sans issue

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To avoid a stalemate

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15
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Éviter d’empirer les choses

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To avoid making matters worse

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16
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Négocier un compromis utile

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To negotiate an appropriate compromise

17
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Trouver le point d’équilibre

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To find the right balance

18
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Les tensions croissantes

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Growing tensions

19
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Un enjeu politique majeur

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A major political issue

20
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Avoir des voix dispersées

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To have a variety of opinions

21
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Respecter les traités internationaux

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To respect international treaties

22
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Le droit d’asile

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Right of asylum

23
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Embrasser la diversité

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To embrace diversity

24
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Favoriser la compréhension des droits

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To promote understanding of rights

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Se tenir informé(e) des enjeux
To keep oneself informed about the issues
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Manquer d’opportunités d’engagement
To lack opportunities to become involved
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Éprouver de la défiance à l’égard des politiques
To feel mistrust of politicians
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Le gouvernement tourne le dos
The government turns its back
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Le sentiment que rien n’est mis en œuvre
Feeling that nothing is put into practice