IDIOMATIC PHRASES Flashcards by Ben Chen

Q

Il pleut des cordes

A

It’s raining cats and dogs

Hier, il pleuvait des cordes.

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Avoir le cafard

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To feel down/depressed

Après l’examen, j’avais le cafard.

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Être aux anges

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To be over the moon

J’étais aux anges quand j’ai gagné.

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Coûter les yeux de la tête

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To cost a fortune

Ce portable coûte les yeux de la tête.

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Avoir la pêche

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To feel great/full of energy

Ce matin, j’ai la pêche !

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Tomber dans les pommes

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To faint

Il est tombé dans les pommes en classe.

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Donner un coup de main

A

To lend a hand

Peux-tu me donner un coup de main ?

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Mettre les pieds dans le plat

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To put your foot in it

Il a mis les pieds dans le plat en parlant d’elle.

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