Spring: Week 7 Flashcards
1
Q
raser
A
to shave/raze to the ground/ to keep a low profile
2
Q
un méfait
A
a misdeed
3
Q
interpeller
A
to ask serious questions of
4
Q
fameux (adj)
A
much talked about
5
Q
dégringoler
A
to tumble down
6
Q
jouer des coudes
A
to struggle for advantage
7
Q
décrocher
A
to land; to win; to snaffle
8
Q
en rafale
A
in a flurry; in a burst
9
Q
une entourloupe
A
a dirty trick; a con
10
Q
un retour de bâton
A
a backlash
11
Q
bidon (adj)
A
bogus; false; phoney
12
Q
un fer de lance
A
a spearhead
13
Q
Idem
A
the same thing
14
Q
les coulisses
A
the wings (of a stage)
15
Q
coté en bourse
A
listed on the stock exchange
