First Part Flashcards
he uncovers a dark and dangerous conspiracy
Uncover = decouvrir
Conspiracy = complot, conspiration
He sees things in a way that other people don’t
And this gives him an edge in his investigation
‘In a way ‘
Edge = avantage
this often leads him to make mistakes.
Leads = conduit
As Christopher’s investigation progresses, he finds himself in over his head
he finds himself in over his head, il se trouve dépassé par la situation
Christopher is determined to find out the truth, no matter what the cost.
Determined = /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd(diteurmined) =obstiné
no matter what the cost=quelqu’un soit le prix
He begins by interviewing his neighbors and gathering evidence.
Gathering evidence = collecte de preuve
He begins by interviewing his neighbors and gathering evidence.
Gathering evidence = collecte de preuve
but he struggles to understand social cues and emotions.
Struggle = à du mal
Cues= signaux, indice
he takes things very seriously.
Il prends les choses très sérieusement
I’m relieved to know that you’re safe
Relieve = soulager
he doesn’t understand why anyone would want to hurt him.
The death of Wellington is a difficult experience for Christopher, but it also helps him to grow and learn. He becomes more independent and self-reliant, and he learns to cope with the challenges of the world around him.
Self-reliant = autonome
Despite the challenges that he faces, Christopher is able to find the strength to carry on
Carry on = continuer
Strength = force
I’m not afraid to stand up for what I believe in.
Stand up = se lever, défendre
even in the face of adversity, it is possible to overcome challenges and achieve success.
Overcome = surmonter
Achieve = accomplir ou atteindre
Christopher sets out to find out who killed him.
Set out = engagé
Find out découvrir
Mentir et tricher
He learns that there are people in the neighborhood who are willing to lie and cheat to get what they want
Lie and cheat
I’m not lying or cheating, I swear
Le soleil brillait de mille feux
The sun was shining brightly
Eulogy
Christopher gave a eulogy for Wellington, talking about how much he meant to him and how much he would be missed.
Éloge
I gave a eulogy for my wife
