Series vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
- (ineffectual)
-> inefficace - (person : idle, irresponsible)
-> (personne) irresponsable, incapable
-> (familier) bon à rien
A
feckless (adj)
2
Q
- (informal) obtain money, help
-> vivre aux crochets de [qqn]
-> vivre aux dépens de [qqn] - (clean with a sponge)
A
to sponge off/on [sb/sth]
3
Q
informal, idiom (in perfect condition, excellent health)
-> (personne) en pleine forme
-> (personne : se porter) comme un charme
-> (objet : marcher) à merveiller
A
right as rain (adj)
ex:
After a good night’s sleep, I felt as right as rain
We’ll give the engine a tune-up, and it should be right as rain afterwards