International Relations (Phrases) Flashcards

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The USA, Russia, China, France and the UK are the permanent members of the UN Security Council.

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Les USA, la Russie, la Chine, la France et le Royaume-Uni sont les membres permanents du Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU.

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The peace talks took place under the ageis of the EU.

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Les pourparlers de paix ont eu lieu sous l’égide de l’UE.

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In Britain MI5 is the counter-intelligence agency and MI6 is the external intelligence agency.

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En Grande-Bretagne, le MI5 est le service de contre-espionnage et le MI6 est le service d’espionnage.

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Top-level talks made it possible to strike a deal despite differences.

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Des pourparlers au plus haut niveau ont permis de conclure un accord malgré les différends.

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There was a diplomatic incident and the ambassador was recalled.

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Il y a eu un incident diplomatique et on a rappelé l’ambassadeur.

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The two countries chose to cut off their diplomatic relations.

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Les deux pays ont décidé de rompre leurs relations diplomatiques.

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During the Cold War, the East and the West traded spies.

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Pendant la Guerre froide, l’Est et l’Ouest ont échangé des espions.

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8
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A peace offering

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Une offre de paix

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9
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To broker peace

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Négocier la paix

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To call a truce

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Conclure/établir une trêve

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To strike an alliance (with)

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Conclure une alliance (avec)

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To draw up (a peace treaty, etc.)

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élaborer / rédiger (un traité de paix, etc.)

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13
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To defuse a crisis

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Désamorcer une crise

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14
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The diplomatic bag (UK)= The diplomatic pouch (USA)

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La valise diplomatique

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15
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Following the Brexit referendum, the UK became the first country to leave EU.

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Suite au référendum sur le Brexit, le Royaume-Uni est devenu le premier pays à quitter l’UE.

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The United Nations (UN)

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L’Organisation des Nations unies (ONU)

17
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The Blue Helmets

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Les Casques bleus

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The African Union (AU)

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L’Union africaine (UA)

19
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The Whorld Health Organization (WHO)

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L’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS)

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The Council of Europe

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Le Conseil de l’Europe

21
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The European Court of Human Rights

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La Cour européenne des droits de l’homme

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

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L’Organisation du traité de l’Atlantique Nord (OTAN)

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The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)

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La politique agricole commune (PAC)

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The Economic Monetary Union (EMU)

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L’union économique et monétaire (UEM)

25
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To sit at the peace table

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S’asseoir à la table des négociations

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To smoke the peace pipe

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Fumer le calumet de la paix

27
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Hold your peace !

A

Tais-toi !

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If you want peace, prepare for war

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Si tu veux paix, prépare la guerre

29
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An ambassador of goodwill

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Un ambassadeur de bonne volonté