Social mobility in the UK Flashcards

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la classe ouvrière

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THE working class

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la classe moyenne

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THE middle-class

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la classe dirigeante

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THE ruling class

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4
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perspectives

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prospects

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5
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se débrouiller seul

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to fend for oneself

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un milieu défavorisé

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an underprivileged background

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alimenter

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to foster sth

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saisir les occasions

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to seize opportunities

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arriver au sommet

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to make it to the top

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une ascension fulgurante

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a meteoric rise

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être dévoué à son travail

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to have a strong work ethic

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équitablement

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evenly

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être paralysé

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to come to a standstill

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le système est truqué

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the system is rigged

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prendre du retard

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to fall behind

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16
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a gateway

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une porte