Leçon 9 Flashcards
morne, austère
bleak
de sombres perspectives
The economic outlook is _____, at least in the short term.
a bleak outlook
The economic outlook is bleak, at least in the short term.
une bénédiction
The government has given its _____ (= ______) a plan to improve the rights of children.
a blessing
The government has given its blessing to (= approval to) a plan to improve the rights of children.
un mal pour un bien, un bien malgré les apparences
A ________ is something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but result in something good happening later.
a blessing in disguise
A blessing in disguise is something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but result in something good happening later.
aveugle
blind
fermer les yeux sur quelque chose
The British Conservative Party would prefer the public to ________ Britain’s weapon sales to Saudi Arabia.
to turn a blind eye to
The British Conservative Party would prefer the public to turn a blind eye to Britain’s weapon sales to Saudi Arabia.
avoir une confiance aveugle dans
Many people believe that Trump’s mistakes do not matter to his supporters, they _________.
to have blind faith in
Many people believe that Trump’s mistakes do not matter to his supporters, they have blind faith in him.
conduire dans une impasse (fig.)
Our employer has no idea what she is doing, she is ______.
to lead up a blind alley
Our employer has no idea what she is doing, she is leading us up a blind alley.
sur ce point, il avait un bandeau devant les yeux (il refusait d’y voir clair)
Democrats in America will often argue that climate change is one of the Trump administration’s _______.
That was his blind spot.
Democrats in America will often argue that climate change is one of the Trump administration’s blind spots.
une petite anomalie
The European Union has its ______ from time to time but remains a solid foundation for a more connected Europe.
The European Union has its blips from time to time but remains a solid foundation for a more connected Europe.
de manière inattendue
The announcement came ____________.
out of the blue
The announcement came out of the blue.
un investissement de père de famille
A _______ is sure to weather any unexpected downturn or obstacle that comes its way.
a blue chip investment
A blue chip investment is sure to weather any unexpected downturn or obstacle that comes its way.
brusque, brutal (discours, paroles)
blunt
une affimation brutale
The manager gives very ________ if he was angry.
a blunt statement
The manager gives very blunt statements if he was angry.
un film à grand succès
Titanic was a worldwide _________.
a blockbuster
Titanic was a worldwide blockbuster.
