Idioms: Examples; how to use and understand them Flashcards

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Let’s have a conversation, face-to-face, just us both.

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Parlons nous, tête-à-tête, juste nous deux.

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Mind your own buisness!

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Occupe-toi de tes oignons!

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We’re not in a hurry, don’t worry.

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Il n’y a pas le feu, t’inquiètes pas.

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Nevermind, it’s not important.

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Laisse tomber, ce n’est pas important.

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I’ve had enough, this is the last straw! You (p) must stop now!

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J’en ai eu assez, c’est la fin des haricots!

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Ne sortes pas maintenant, il va pleuvoir des cordes bientôt!

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Don’t go out now, it’s going to rain a lot soon!

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You should exercise more if you want to stay fit; stop being lazy.

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Tu devrais faire plus d’exercice si tu veut rester en forme; arrêtes d’avoir un poil dans la main.

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It’s a shame that they didn’t have any in stock.

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C’est un dommage qu’ils n’en avaient pas en stock.

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Hey, can you give me a hand? It’s a bit tricky by myself.

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Salut, peut-tu me donner un coup de main? C’est un peu difficile tout seul.

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I’m depressed, but don’t worry, I’m receiving help.

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J’ai le cafard, mais ne t’inquiète pas, je reçois de l’aide.

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I’m terrified, I hope I don’t fail

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J’ai une peur bleue, j’espère que je n’échoue pas.

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It’s normal to be so nervous. You need to have confidence in yourself.

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C’est normale d’avoir une peur bleue. Tu dois avoir confiance en toi.

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You can’t go back now. What’s done is done.

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Tu ne peut pas retourner maintenant. Les carottes sont cuites.

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To feel comfortable in one’s skin, one needs to stay healthy; eat well, keep fit and be confident.

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Pour être bien dans sa peau, on doit être en bonne santé; bien manger, rester en forme et avoir confiance.

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I think I’m going to sleep in, I’m super tired.

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Je pense que je vais faire la grasse matinée, je suis super fatigué.

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Don’t talk to him, he’s in a bad mood and wants to be left alone.

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Ne parles pas a lui, il est de mauvais poil et il veut être seule.

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I forgot everything she said. I have the memory of a goldfish!

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J’ai oublié tout qu’elle a dit. J’ai le mémoire d’un poisson rouge!

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I’m not going to forget it, I’m sure, because I have a great memory.

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Je ne vais pas l’oublié, j’en suis sûr, car j’ai le mémoire d’un éléphant.

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It’s too difficult, forget it.

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C’est trop difficile, laisse tomber.

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It doesn’t matter, it’s not for you.

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Ce n’est pas grave, ce n’est pas pout toi.

21
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You have to try it, it’s really easy!

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Tu dois l’essayer, c’est comme dire bonjour!

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He snuck out last night, now he’s not allowed to leave the house.

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Il a filé à l’anglaise, maintenant il n’a pas le droit de quitter la maison.

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Want to know what happened at work today? It’s insane!

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Tu veut savoir ce qui s’est passé à mon travaille aujourd’hui? C’est un truc de malade!

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Mille mercis d’avoir m’aidé!

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Many thanks for helping me!

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C’est hors du question que je reste.

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There’s no way I’m staying.