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Translation Practice Flashcards

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Un juge fédéral a annoncé que Target Corporation et Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. devaient faire face à une action en justice

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A federal judge announced that Target Corporation and Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. must face a lawsuit.

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le linge de maison

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linens

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avoir des doutes

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to have doubts
to be suspicious of

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100 % coton égyptien à longues fibres

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100% long-staple Egyptian Cotton

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avoir l’air

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to appear
to seem like

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avoir de la chance

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to be lucky

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avoir honte (de)

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to be ashamed (of)

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avoir lieu

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to take place
to be held

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avoir tort

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to be wrong

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être sur le point de

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to be on the verge of

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être à côté de la plaque

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to be way off the mark
to not have a clue

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être bien dans sa peau

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to be at ease/ comfortable with oneself

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être bouché bée

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to be flabbergasted

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etre dans le doute

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to be doubtful

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15
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ce n’est pas de la tarte

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It’s not easy

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ça m’est égal

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it’s all the same to me

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17
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avoir le cafard

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to have the blues

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18
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avoir le bras long

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to have influence or power

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19
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donner un coup de fil

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to make a phone call

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à n’importe quand

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doesn’t matter when
anytime

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21
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orphélin de père

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fatherless

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22
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infatigable

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tireless

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23
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depuis quand ?

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since when?

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24
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une agrafeuse

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a stapler

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25
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le scotch

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the tape

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26
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Le taux de natalité n’augmente pas

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The birth rate is not increasing

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Il y a un rejet de l’idée de travailler plus longtemps

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There is a rejection of the idea of working longer

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Les Français font très souvent la grève pour s’opposer aux décisions du gouvernement

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The French go on strike a lot to oppose the government’s decisions

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29
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C’est jugé(e) injuste

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It is deemed unfair

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30
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Attention au monde !

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Watch out world!

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31
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Je partage un appart avec 2 étudiantes françaises

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I share an appartment with 2 female french students

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un étudiant polonais
une étudiante polonaise

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a polish student

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La vaisselle a tendance à s’accumuler dans l’évier

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the dishes tend to pile up in the sink

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34
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Mes parents étaient soulagés

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My parents were relieved

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35
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une année de formation

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a year of training

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36
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des cours de gestion en soirée et des stages practiques en journée

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management classes at night and practical training during the day

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37
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les exploitations de la région

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regional farms

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38
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d’abord

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firstly

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39
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les fruiticulteurs

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fruit growers

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40
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Ils n’ont pas choisi la facilité

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They didn’t choose the easy way

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Notre prof nous avait prévenus

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Our teacher arrived before us.

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42
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Etre à la pointe de

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Leading…
Be leaders in
State-of-the-art
Being at the cutting edge of
Being cutting-edge

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43
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ventes en direct

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direct sales

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44
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en Suède

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In Sweden

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45
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Tout ça me donne une furieuse envie de

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All of that-
gives me a furious desire to
makes we want to really
makes me desire to

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46
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des méthodes respectueuses de l’environnement et le moins de produits chimiques possible.

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environmentally-friendly methods and the least possible chemical products

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Je compte m’associer avec

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I plan to partner with
I plan to join

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l’exploitation de pommiers et de poiriers

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apple and pear tree farming

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49
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des produits dérivés

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by-produts
products derived from

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une sacrée paire de manches en perspective.

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(a hell of) a lot of hard work ahead

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51
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Ce ne sera pas facile

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This will not be easy
It will not be easy

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52
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c’est à nous de le faire

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It’s up to us to do it

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53
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moderniser

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modernize
update
upgrade

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54
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l’horticulture

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horticulture
the study of plants

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55
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une stage

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an internship

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56
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je te raconte pas !

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I don’t have to even tell you!
It goes without saying

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57
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les ananas

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pineapples

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58
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la culture maraîchère

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vegetable cultivation
market gardening

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59
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créer des filières commeriales

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create commercial sectors

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60
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Le temps passe vite

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Time flies

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61
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Ça suffit

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That’s enough

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62
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J’ai sommeil

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I’m sleepy

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63
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Je suis à la bourre

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I’m late

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64
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J’ai perdu la notion du temps

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I lost track of time

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65
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Personne ne sait

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Nobody knows

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66
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Don’t even think about it

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N’y pense même pas

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67
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Stop thinking about it

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Arrete d’y penser

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68
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Give it a try

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Tente ta chance

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69
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Never mind

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Peu importe

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70
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Je tiens à toi

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I care about you

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71
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Je suis choqué.e

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i am shocked

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72
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Je suis très reconnaissant.e

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I am very grateful

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73
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Ça fait mal

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It hurts

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74
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Bof

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so-so

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75
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Be open minded

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Sois ouvert d’esprit

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76
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that’s funny

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Ç’est marrant

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77
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It’s disgusting

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C’est infect

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78
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he is a pain in the neck

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Il est casse-pieds

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79
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He is getting on my nerves

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Il me tape sur les nerfs

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80
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tenir à coeur

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to hold to heart
to be important to someone, to matter to someone

Ex: il me tient à coeur de t’accompager à l’aéroport samedi

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81
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What’s the point

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À quoi bon ?

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82
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Pour faire quoi ?

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To do what?

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83
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I’m sorry but I don’t agree

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je suis désolé.e mais je (ne) suis pas d’accord

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Ça me dérange un peu

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that bothers me a bit

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85
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Do you get it?

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Tu vois ou pas ?

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86
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C’est pas faux

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That’s not false
That’s so true

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87
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C’est pas mal

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It’s not bad
It’s pretty good

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88
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C’est pas con

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It’s not dumb
It’s brilliant

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89
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Oh no, I can’t find my wallet. I must have left it somewhere

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Oh non, je n’arrive pas à trouver mon portefeuille. J’ai dû le laisser quelque part

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I can’t remember

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Je n’arrive pas à m’en souvenir

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91
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Let’s try to think of where you’ve been today

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Essayons de réflechir à où tu as été aujourd’hui

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Ça va. C’est pas urgent

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That’s okay. It’s not urgent (there’s no rush)

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93
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We’re gonna have a feast!

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On va se régaler !

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94
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to screw

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visser

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95
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to unscrew

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dévisser

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96
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Of course

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Bien entendu
Bien sur

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97
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En fin de compte

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In the end

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98
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Traduire ce verlan:
cimer

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merci

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99
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Traduire ce mot verlan:
chelou

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louche
signifie qu’une chose, qu’une personne ou une situatuon est étrange
Dodgy, suspicious, shady

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I don’t care

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Je m’en fiche

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101
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Je suis pressé.e

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I am in a hurry

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102
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Ça va mieux

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I’m feeling better

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103
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Je vais y réfléchir

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I’ll think about it

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104
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C’est chaud

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It’s hard
lit. It’s hot

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105
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C’est compliqué

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it’s complex

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106
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C’est relou

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It’s heavy (slang)

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107
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C’est délicat

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It’s tricky
(a situation, subject or topic of discussion)

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108
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Ça fait chier

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It’s a pain in the ***
It’s rididculously annoying

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109
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J’imagine

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I can imagine

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110
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Ma pauvre

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poor thing
poor you

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111
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C’est bon à savoir

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It’s good to know

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112
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5 moyens de dire ‘‘to fall’’

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tomber
se gaufrer
se viander
se casser la gueule
se casser la margoulette

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113
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C’était un vrai régal

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That (food) was such a treat

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114
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Je me suis régalé.e

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I really enjoyed it

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115
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C’était exactement ce qu’il me fallait

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That was exactly what I needed

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116
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C’était tomber par terre

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It was to die for

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117
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ma scolarité

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my school days
my schooling
my education

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118
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l’italien m’attirait

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italian (language) attracted me
I was attracted to italian

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119
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Je me suis inscrit à l’université pour étudier l’anglais et le néerlandais

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I enrolled at the university to study english and dutch

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120
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sympathiser avec

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to sympathize with
to support
to assist
to socialize with

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121
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entre-temps

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in the meantime
meanwhile

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122
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le piège à souris

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mouse trap

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123
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la mort-aux-rats

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rat poison

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124
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J’ai un petit creux, je vais voir ce qu’il y a dans le frigo.

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I feel peckish, I’m gonna see if there’s anything in the fridge.

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125
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Il vient habituellement tous les trente-six du mois

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He usually comes once in a blue moon

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126
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Je te surveille

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I’m watching you

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127
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C’est de premier ordre !

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It’s top-notch!

first rate
excellent

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128
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Essaie encore une fois

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Take another shot.

Also can be:
Fais encore un essaie
Rente à noveau

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129
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Pourrais-tu éclairer ma lanterne ?

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Can you shed a light a light on this for me?
Can you give me more explanations on this?
Can you explain it a bit more?

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130
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T’es bouché ou quoi ?

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You don’t get what I’m saying?
You just don’t get it do you?
I’m not getting through to you.

lit. Are you blocked or what?

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131
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On récolte ce qu’on sème

A

You reap what you sow

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132
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filer le cafard à qqn.

A

To depress sb.

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133
Q

Reste encore un peu

A

Stay a little longer

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134
Q

Ah bon !

A

Really!

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135
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sous cloche

A

à l’abri de tout
isolé de tout

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136
Q

Désagréable

A

Unpleasant

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137
Q

Le confinement

A

Isolation

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138
Q

Sous conditions

A

Under certain conditions

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139
Q

Les déplacement non essentiels

A

Non-essential travel
Non-essential transport

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140
Q

Il n’en est pas autrement pour lui

A

It was no different for him
It was no exception for him.

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141
Q

Libre circulation ou circulation libre

A

Free movement
Unrestricted travel

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141
Q

Un comble

A

The last straw
The final straw
The crowning glory

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142
Q

Quant à

A

About
Regarding
With respect to
As for

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143
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Les cours en présentiel

A

In-person classes
Face-to-face classes

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144
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Les cours en distanciel

A

Distance learning courses
Remote courses
Online courses
Virtual courses

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145
Q

Agrémenter

A

To enhance
To decorate
To embellish

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146
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Les groupes restreints

A

Small groups
Smaller groups
Limited groups
Restricted groups

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147
Q

Visioconférences

A

Videoconferences
Videoconferencing

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148
Q

Dans la vie réelle

A

In real life
In the real world

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149
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Progressivement

A

Progressively
gradually

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150
Q

Reprendre

A

Return to
Resume

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151
Q

Le gel hydroalcoolique

A

Hand sanitizer

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152
Q

Faire la fête

A

To party

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153
Q

Assister à un concert

A

To go to a concert
To attend a concert

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154
Q

Les crispations
(Plu.fem)

A

Tensions

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155
Q

Cela nous a fait beaucoup de bien

A

It’s done us a world of good

or
A ton of good
A bunch of good
A lot of good

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156
Q

Il faut du temps

A

It takes time
Time is needed
Time is of the essence
You need time

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157
Q

Il faudra du temps pour s’en remettre

A

It will take time to recover
It’s gonna take time to bounce back
It’ll take time time to heal

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158
Q

Être touché économiquement par

A

Be economically affected by

Be hit/impacted/ damaged/devastated /hurt/struck etc. economically by

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159
Q

Se réorienter

A

Change direction
Change course

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160
Q

Retenir

A

Retain
Withhold
Remember
Adopt
Keep in
Contain
Focus

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161
Q

Nous pouvons tous et toutes perdre moins de temps en déplacements inutiles

A

We can all waste less time on useless travel

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162
Q

Les choses qui en valent vraiment la peine

A

Things that are worthwhile
Things that are worth it

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163
Q

L’approvisionnement

A

Supply

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164
Q

Les filières de production locale

A

Local production chains
Local production sectors

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165
Q

Mettre en place

A

To set up
To implement
To put in place

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166
Q

Ils restent à créer

A

They are yet to be created
They have yet to be created

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167
Q

Solidaire

A

Inclusive

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168
Q

Absent de bureau

A

Out of office

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169
Q

Je te serveille

A

I’m watching you

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170
Q

Fais de ton mieux

A

Do your best

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171
Q

Regarde le bon côté des choses

A

Look on the bright side of things

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172
Q

Ne baisse pas les bras !

A

Don’t give up

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173
Q

C’est trop moulant.e

A

It (clothing) is too tight

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174
Q

Il a béni le jour du repos

A

He blessed the Sabbath

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175
Q

Où il avait été élevé

A

Where he had been raised/brought up

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176
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Black History Month

A

le Mois de l’histoire des Noirs

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177
Q

Je ne sais plus où j’en suis

A

I don’t know where I stand anymore

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178
Q

Je m’en vais !

A

I’m off!
I’m leaving!

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179
Q

Va-t’en ! / Allez-vous-en !

A

Go away!

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180
Q

Tu peux t’en occupé, s’il te plaît ?

A

Can you take care of it please?

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181
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Pas de problème, je m’en occupe

A

No problem, I’m on it. (I’ll take care of it)

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182
Q

Tu en es où avec lui ?

A

How is it going between you and him?

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183
Q

Ne t’en fais pas, ça va aller

A

Don’t worry, it’s gonna be okay

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184
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Ne pas s’en faire

A

To not worry about something

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185
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Il se plaint toujours de son travail, de sa femme, de sa santé et j’en passe…

A

She always complains about his job, his wife, his health, and that’s not all…

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186
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Et j’en passe

A

And that’s not all

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187
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Les fichiers audio

A

Audio files

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188
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Parler de manière très fluide

A

Speak fluently

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189
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Ça vaut la peine de faire quelque chose

A

It’s worth doing sth.

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190
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Il pleut des cordes

A

It’s raining heavily
It’s raining cats and dogs

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191
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Dîtes-moi si ça sonne bien français

A

Tell me if it sounds like good french

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192
Q

Au même temps

A

At the same time

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193
Q

Perdre son sens

A

Lose its meaning

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194
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J’espère que cela vous a plu

A

I hope that you liked it

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195
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J’espère que cette vidéo vous a plu

A

I hope that you liked this video

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196
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Mettre en application

A

To apply (to a situation or life)

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197
Q

Bienvenue sur ma chaîne

A

Welcome to my (YouTube) channel

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198
Q

La cloche de notification

A

The notification bell

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199
Q

Relever le défi

A

To take on the challenge

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200
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Aligner sur

A

To align with
To line up with

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201
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Étagère (f)

A

Shelf
Rack
Bookshelf

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202
Q

Empiler

A

To stack
To pile

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203
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Le sol

A

Floor
Ground

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204
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Entasser

A

Squish
heap
crowd
pile up (on)

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205
Q

Le moindre

A

The least
The slightest

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206
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Le moindre coin

A

Every corner
Any corner

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207
Q

Regorger de qqch.

A

Teem with sth.
full of
swarming with
filled with
brimming with
overflowing with

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208
Q

À peine

A

Just
Hardly
Barely
Scarcely

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209
Q

Circuler

A

Move
Flow

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210
Q

Installer

A

Set up
Settle down
Install

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211
Q

Ici que

A

Where
Here

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212
Q

C’est ici que…

A

Herein
Here

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213
Q

Ne…que…

A

Only
just
all that one has to do

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214
Q

Je n’ai pas fait de sport depuis un bail

A

I haven’t done (played) sports in a while

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215
Q

Les bonnes habitudes

A

Good habits

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216
Q

Qu’est-ce signifie se remettre à

A

Recommencer à

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217
Q

J’ai envie de me remettre à cuisiner

A

I feel like starting back cooking

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218
Q

Les plats réconfortants
Les bons petits plats

A

Comfort food

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219
Q

Faire les courses

A

Go grocery shopping

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220
Q

Prévoir à l’avance

A

To plan

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221
Q

À plus!

A

Later!

Short for à plus tard

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222
Q

Avoir la flemme

A

Ne pas avoir envie

To not feel like doing sth

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223
Q

Une queue de cheval

A

A ponytail (hairstyle)

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224
Q

J’ai mis un tenue de sport

A

I put on exercise clothes

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225
Q

Un haltère

A

Dumbell

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226
Q

La crème solaire

A

Sunscreen

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227
Q

Je veux en profiter un maximum

A

I want to get the most out of it

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228
Q

Les congés payés

A

Paid leave
Paid vacation

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229
Q

Un congé est une période de vacances.

Je suis en congé pour deux semaines

A

A leave is a paid vacation

I am on vacation for two months

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230
Q

Autre manière de dire “bouleverser”

A

Changer profondément

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231
Q

Attraper un coup de soleil

A

To get a tan
To get a sunburn

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232
Q

J’ai une assez vive envie de faire cela.

A

I have a keen desire to do that.

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Q

ce que j’ai su faire

A

what I have done
lit. what I knew how to do

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234
Q

La literie

A

Bedding

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235
Q

Les draps

A

Sheets

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Q

Taies d’oreiller

A

Pillowcases

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237
Q

Les couvertures (f.pl)

A

Blankets

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Q

La couette

A

Comforter
Duvet

239
Q

Housses de couette

A

Comforter/quilt covers

240
Q

Protège-metelas

A

Mattress protector

241
Q

Les oreillers

A

Pillows

242
Q

Serviettes de bain

A

Bath towels

243
Q

Draps de bain

A

Bath sheets

244
Q

Essuie-mains

A

Hand towels

245
Q

Débarbouillette

A

Wash cloths

246
Q

Peignoirs

A

Bathrobes

247
Q

Serviettes de plage

A

Beach towels

248
Q

Lots de serviettes

A

Towel sets

249
Q

Lots de gants de toilette

A

Washcloth sets

250
Q

Sous-vêtements

A

Underwear

251
Q

Vêtements de nuit

A

Pyjamas
Sleepwear

252
Q

Les chapeaux

A

Hats

253
Q

Sacs fourre-tout

A

Tote bags

254
Q

Draps de berceau

A

Crib sheets

255
Q

La courtepointe

A

Quilt

256
Q

Les courtepointes en patchwork

A

Patchwork quilts

257
Q

Le bavoir

A

Bib (for babies)

258
Q

Serviettes à capuche

A

Hooded towels

259
Q

Barboteuse

A

Romper
Play suit (for babies)

260
Q

avoir des fourmis dans les jambes

A

to have pins and needles in one’s legs

261
Q

Je l’ai rayé du tableau

A

I wiped it off the board

262
Q

Quand il arrivera, tu pourras rayer son nom

A

When he arrives you can cross off his name

263
Q

Jésus guérit les boiteux

A

Jesus healed the lame

264
Q

l’atterrissage sur la lune

A

the moon landing

265
Q

mon pépé

A

my grandpa

266
Q

un canular

A

a hoax
a prank
a stunt

267
Q

En raison de la grève, il nous faudra prendre le train

A

Because of the strike, we will need to take the train

268
Q

Il a aspiré la poussière

A

He vacuumed the dust up

269
Q

L’arbitre a sifflé la mi-temps

A

The referee blew the whistle for half time

270
Q

Elle s’est convertie à l’Islam.

A

She converted to Islam

271
Q

Elle siffle un air bizarre

A

She is whistling a strange tune

272
Q

Depuis qu’il a eu un accident de voiture, il ressemble à un vrai légume.

A

Since his car accident he has turned into a complete vegetable.

273
Q

C’est bon pour la santé

A

It is good for one’s health

274
Q

C’est flagrant

A

It stares you in the face

275
Q

patin à roulettes

A

roller skating

276
Q

C’est un snob

A

He is a snob

277
Q

films à suspense

A

thrillers

278
Q

un mot de souche latine

A

a word originating in latin

279
Q

Une souche virale inédite a fait au minimum vingt morts

A

An unknown viral strain has caused at least 20 deaths

280
Q

sous hypnose

A

under hypnosis

281
Q

Appuie sur le champignon !

A

Put your foot down!

lit. press the mushroom

282
Q

une pellicule de neige

A

A thin layer of snow

283
Q

trouver un endroit ou loger

A

Find a place to stay

284
Q

Un volcan entre en éruption

A

A volcano erupts

285
Q

Il m’a fait un bec en partant

A

He gave me a kiss in parting

286
Q

L’automobile est un moyen de déplacement pratique à la campagne, plus cher et polluant.

A

The automobile is a practical means of travel in the countryside, but it’s expensive and polluting

287
Q

Le compte trancha du grand seigneur

A

The count completed himself as if he were God Almighty

288
Q

Dans le lointain

A

In the distance

289
Q

Une brique de lait

A

Milk carton

290
Q

Il prend son élan

A

He is gaining momentum

291
Q

Sa betise nous a énormément retardé

A

His stupidity greatly slowed us down

292
Q

Faire les vitrines

A

to do shopping

293
Q

faire de la contrebande

A

to smuggle

294
Q

Gwenda a agité sa baguette magique

A

Gwenda waved her magic wand

295
Q

Il est vraiment naif, il a gobé tout ce qu’ils lui ont raconté.

A

He is really naive, he swallowed everything that they told him

296
Q

Je l’ai vu tricher pendant le devoir serveillé

A

I saw him cheating during the test

297
Q

Il prenait soin de ses semblables

A

He cared for his kind

298
Q

Il jouissait d’une santé à toute épreuve

A

He enjoyed unfailing health

299
Q

Il est mon béguin
C’est mon béguin

A

He is my crush.

300
Q

Le stade est comble

A

The stadium is packed

301
Q

Je me contente de très peu d’argent

A

I am content with very little money

302
Q

Je ne peux pas l’encaisser

A

I can’t stand him

303
Q

Il faut libérer la chambre à quelle heure?

A

What time do I have to vacate the room?

304
Q

La table de chevet

A

Bedside table

305
Q

Le dessus de lit

A

Bedspread

306
Q

La couverture

A

Blanket

307
Q

L’ascenseur est en panne

A

The elevator has broken down

308
Q

La femme de chambre

A

Room attendant

309
Q

C’est de l’eau potable?

A

Is this drinking water?

310
Q

Oui, mais vous devez verser des arrhes.

A

Yes, but you must pay a deposit

311
Q

Le matelas pneumatique

A

Air mattress

312
Q

Les détritus

A

Rubbish

Pron. Lay daytreetoo

313
Q

Le sac de couchage

A

Sleeping bag

314
Q

J’ai besoin d’un lit plus mou

A

I need a softer bed

315
Q

Brusquement, il s’est levé, a marché à grands pas vers une extrémité de son bureau et a ouvert un tiroir dans un classeur.

A

Abruptly he stood up, strode to one end of his desk, and opened a drawer in a filing cabinet

316
Q

J’ai eu l’impression qu’il ne me comprenait pas. Mais ce jour-là les choses ne sont pas allées plus loin.

A

I felt like he didn’t understand me. But that day things didn’t go any further.

317
Q

Elle souriat sans arrêt

A

She smiled constantly

318
Q

Le bruit me faisait mal

A

The noise hurt me

319
Q

deux grandes grilles

A

two large gates

320
Q

J’ai senti sur mon front la brûlere du soleil

A

I felt the burning of the sun on my forehead

321
Q

Mais, auparavant, il voulait me poser encore quelques questions.

A

But first, he wanted to ask me a few more questions

322
Q

Il m’a pressé de lui retracer ma journée

A

He urged me to tell him about my day

323
Q

Nous nous sommes tous les deux carrés dans nos fauteils

A

We both sat back in our chairs

324
Q

Je suis soulagée

A

I am relieved

325
Q

Dieu merci !

A

Thank God!

326
Q

Ça me rassure

A

It/That reassures me

327
Q

La moutarde me monte au nez

A

I’m getting angry/irritated

328
Q

Pourquoi les Français sont-ils si déprimés ?

A

Why are the Frech so depressed?

329
Q

Les gens recherchent du sens dans leur travail et quand ils ne le trouvent pas, ça peut créer de la souffrance.

A

People look for meaning in their work and when it is not found, it can create suffering.

330
Q

l’épuisement professionnel

A

Work exhaustion
Burnout

331
Q

Il est crucial de ne pas ignorer ces signes et de chercher de l’aide si nécessaire.

A

It is crucial to not ignore these signs and look for (seek out) help is needed

332
Q

en dehors des heures de travail

A

outside of work hours

333
Q

Vous êtes incollables

A

You are pros
You are experts

334
Q

Il consacre en moyenne une à deux heures par jour au français.

A

He dedicates on average an hour or two to french

335
Q

Cette situation est tout à fait normale.

A

This situation is completely normal

336
Q

La répétition espacée

A

Spaced repitition

337
Q

les méthodes SRS

A

SSR methods

(Système de répétition espacée)

338
Q

Je me sent submergé(e)

A

I feel overwhelmed

339
Q

Mon iPhone était complètement foutu.

A

My iPhone was completely busted

340
Q

La vie sans téléphone, c’est galère

A

Life without a phone is a hassle/a pain

341
Q

C’est pas que je suis addict aux réseaux sociaux

A

It’s not that I’m addicted to social media

342
Q

C’est quand même utile pour travailler

A

It’s still useful for work

343
Q

Je suis arrivée tôt le matin pour éviter la foule

A

I arrived early in the morning to avoid the crowd

344
Q

Avez-vous pris rendez-vous?

A

Did you make an appointment?

345
Q

Il soupire légèrement

A

He let out a slight sign

346
Q

On est en sous-effectifs en ce moment

A

We are short-staffed at the moment

347
Q

Ça vous va?

A

Is that okay?
Does that work for you?

348
Q

D’ailleurs, vous avez déjà un très bon niveau en français.

A

By the way you already have a very good level in French.

349
Q

L’espagnole finissait par acheter le nouvel iPhone

A

The Spanish women ended up buying the new iPhone

350
Q

Elle me lâche

A

She remarked (to me)
She blurted out
She let out

351
Q

Ils corrigent même mes fautes.

A

They even correct my mistakes

352
Q

Une autre conversation attira mon attention

A

Another conversation caught my attention

353
Q

Il avait fait tomber son téléphone dans l’eau. L’eau a pu causer des dégâts internes.

A

He had dropped his phone in water. The water might have caused internal damage.

354
Q

Je m’en doutais

A

I figured as much

355
Q

Et hop là, une vente en plus

A

And just like that, another sale!

356
Q

Brancher son téléphone

A

To plug in one’s phone

357
Q

Je déverrouille le téléphone

A

I unlocked the phone

358
Q

RAS

A

C’est un synonyme pour “Rien À Signaler”. C’est souvent utilisé pour indiquer qu’il n’y a pas de problèmes ou d’anomalies a rapporter.

(Nothing to report/NTR)

359
Q

Je vais quand même vérifier l’espace de stockage

A

I’ll still check the storage space

360
Q

Il a un physique athlétique et musclé

A

Je has an athletic and muscular build

361
Q

Beaucoup de personnes se demandent comment il s’entraîne pour obtenir de tels résultats

A

A lot of people ask about how he trains to get such results

362
Q

Schadrac, Méschac et Abed Neho

A

Shadrach Meshach and Abednego

363
Q

Sera mis en pièces

A

It will be cut into pieces

364
Q

La maison sera réduite en un tas d’immondices

A

The house will be turned in to a pile of rubble

365
Q

Miséricorde

A

Mercy

366
Q

J’ai fait un rêve horrible

A

I had a horrible dream

367
Q

Si tu as des symptômes gastro-intestinaux, il peut être préférable de choisir des aliments plus doux

A

If you have gastrointestinal symptoms, it would be preferable to choose softer foods.

368
Q

N’oublie pas de te reposer autant que nécessaire et de boire suffisamment de liquides chauds

A

Don’t forget to rest as much as possible and to drink enough warm liquids

369
Q

Si les symptômes persistent ou s’aggravent, il serait judicieux de consulter un professionnel de la santé.

A

If symptoms persist or get worse, it would be wise to consult a health professional.

370
Q

Recevoir des retours constructifs

A

Receive constructive feedback

371
Q

Plus tu practiques, mieux tu deviendras

A

The more you practice the better you will become

372
Q

Sois patient avec toi-même et célèbre chaque progrès que tu fais.

A

Be patient with yourself and celebrate each progress that you make.

373
Q

Réaliser un rêve

A

To fulfill a dream
To make a dream come true

374
Q

Le retour à la réalité a été difficile

A

The return to real life was hard
It was tough returning to reality

375
Q

Les souvenirs restent gravés dans ma mémoire

A

The recalls are etched into my memory

376
Q

La cuisine française a été une véritable révélation pour mes papilles

A

French cuisine had been a true revelation for my taste buds

377
Q

Les ruelles pavées

A

Paved alleyways

378
Q

Le château hanté

A

The haunted castle

The h is silent

379
Q

Lever le voile

A

Lift the veil

380
Q

Le château était figé dans le temps

A

The castle was stuck in time

381
Q

Des toiles d’araignées

A

Spider webs

382
Q

Envoûtant

A

Bewitching
Enchanting
Spellbinding

383
Q

Sans raison apparente

A

For no apparent reason

384
Q

Un assouplissant

A

A fabric softener

385
Q

Adoucissent d’eau

A

Water softener

386
Q

Vêtement doux

A

Soft clothes

387
Q

Le séchage

A

Drying

388
Q

Machine à laver

A

Washing machine

389
Q

Fibre textile

A

Textile fiber

390
Q

Nous avons une politique de retour flexible. Si quelque chose ne vous convient pas, n’hésitez pas à nous le ramener.

A

We have a flexible return policy. If something doesn’t suit you, feel free to bring it back.

391
Q

Pouvez-vous me donner des précisions sur ce que vous recherchez ?

A

Can you provide more details about what you’re looking for?

392
Q

Nous avons récemment reçu de nouveaux arrivages

A

We’ve recently received new arrivals

393
Q

Les produits artisanaux que nous proposons sont fabriqués localement avec des matériaux durables.

A

The artisanal products we offer are locally made with sustainable materials.

394
Q

Pouvez-vous me dire si vous préférez payer en espèces ou par carte de crédit ?

A

Can you let me know if you prefer to pay in cash or by credit card?

395
Q

Y’a un dépanneur pas loin.

A

There is a convenience store nearby

396
Q

Il fait frette aujourd’hui, hein?

A

It’s cold today, huh?

(expression quebecoise)

397
Q

Qu’est-ce que vous cherchez?

A

What are you looking for?

398
Q

Les p’tits plaisirs de la vie.

A

The little pleasures of life

399
Q

J’ai le goût d’une queue de castor.

A

I feel like having a beaver tail (a popular pastry in Canada).

400
Q

Faire de la bouffe

A

to cook

(expression quebecoise)

401
Q

C’est pas pire pantoute.

A

It’s not bad at all

402
Q

C’est le boutte du boutte.

A

It’s the very end/extreme

403
Q

Ça coûte une beurrée.

A

It’s very expensive

404
Q

Je file doux.

A

I’m going slowly/taking it easy.

405
Q

Je suis tanné(e) de l’hiver.

A

I’m tired of winter

406
Q

C’est le monde à l’envers!

A

It’s upside down/strange

407
Q

Veuillez accepter nos plus sincères condoléances

A

Please accept our deepest condolences

408
Q

asile de vieillards (m)

A

nursing home
elderly care facility

409
Q

mirobolantes conditions

A

excellent or fantastic conditions

410
Q

Logements insalubres

A

unhealthy or unsanitary living conditions

411
Q

avec un vœu secret dans son cœur

A

with a secret vow in their heart

412
Q

8h pétantes

A

8 a.m. sharp

413
Q

papoter

A

to chat

414
Q

reprendre des forces

A

to regain strength

415
Q

Je te jure

A

I swear!

416
Q

Ça pique !

A

Cette expression familière indique que quelque chose est difficile ou désagréable, comme se réveiller très tôt. (It stings! or It’s tough!)

417
Q

Souffler un peu

A

Cela signifie prendre une pause pour se reposer, littéralement “respirer un peu”.
(To take a breather)

418
Q

Je suis bluffée

A

I am amazed/blown away

419
Q

Il va lui falloir un calmant

A

She needs to be sedated (medical)

420
Q

Réalisateur en herbe

A

Aspiring film director

421
Q

L’atelier

A

Workshop
Studio
Art studio

422
Q

Études de véto

A

Vetinary medicine

423
Q

Cette université accepté peu de monde

A

That university accepts very little people
It’s hard to get in to that university

424
Q

Un coup de tête

A

Cette expression désigne une décision prise de manière impulsive, dans beaucoup de réflexion préalable.

In the spur of the moment

425
Q

J’ai été frappée par

A

I was struck by

426
Q

Je suis allée dans une cave de vin

A

I went to a wine cellar

427
Q

Le vigneron

A

The wine maker

428
Q

J’ai dégusté des vins de cépages

A

I tasted wines from grape varieties

429
Q

Les chouettes

A

Owls

430
Q

Revenu sur mes pas

A

Cette expression signifie retourner sur ses propres traces ou revenir en arrière pour retrouver quelque chose ou revisiter un lieu.

Retraced my steps

431
Q

Les tombeaux

A

Tombs

432
Q

Philippe le Hardi

A

C’est le nom d’un duc de Bourgogne, connu pour son courage et sa bravoure.
Philip the Bold

433
Q

La Geurre de Cent Ans

A

Il s’agit d’une série de conflits qui ont eu lieu entre la France et l’Angleterre de 1337 à 1453.
The Hundred Years’ War

434
Q

Fixez-vous des objectifs clairs et précis

A

Set clear and precise goals

435
Q

Il n’y a rien de nouveau là-dedans

A

There’s nothing new in there

436
Q

C’est de “faire le taff”

A

It’s about doing the work

437
Q

Mettre la main à la pâte

A

Doing the hard work.

438
Q

Le réveil sonne

A

The alarm rings

439
Q

Me voilà prête pour une nouvelle journée

A

Here I am ready for a new day

440
Q

La Place de la Libération était conçue par Jules Hardouin- Mansart

A

The Place de la Libération was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart

441
Q

C’est un lieu chargé d’histoire où se mêlent le passé et le présent

A

It’s a place seeped in history, where past and present intertwine

442
Q

Certains sont pressés, d’autres flânent

A

Some are in a hurry, others stroll leisurely

443
Q

Les pains d’épices embaument l’air

A

The gingerbreads perfume the air

444
Q

Un éveil de sens

A

An awakening of the senses

445
Q

On peut tomber sur un plat plus ou moins réussi

A

One can encounter a less successful dish

446
Q

Pour me remonter le moral, je décide de goûter une praluline. Sa texture moelleuse et son goût sucré mon font rapidement oublié mon déjeuner raté.

A

To lift my spirits, I decide to try a praluline. It’s soft texture and sweet taste quickly make me forget my failed lunch.

447
Q

Une harmonie parfaite entre douceur et croquant.

A

A perfect harmony of sweetness and crunch.

448
Q

Le cassis

A

Blackcurrant

449
Q

L’échantillon

A

Sample

450
Q

Un incontournable

A

A must-see

451
Q

J’étais aux anges !

A

Cette expression signifie être extrêmement heureux ou ravi, souvent de manière soudaine ou inattendue.
(I was over the moon!)

452
Q

Mon amie a galéré avec

A

Cela signifie que mon amie a eu des difficultés, qu’elle a éprouvé des problèmes.
(My friend struggled with)

453
Q

Un bouchon

A

Dans ce contexte, cela désigne un embouteillage, une situation où la circulation est ralentie ou arrêtée.
(A traffic jam)

454
Q

Pile poil à l’heure

A

Cela signifie arriver juste à l’heure, ni trop tôt ni trop tard.
(Right on time)

455
Q

On s’est posé

A

Cela veut dire qu’on s’est installés quelque part pour se détendre ou discuter.
(We settled down)

456
Q

Le tremplin

A

Ici, cela fait référence à une opportunité ou un moyen de lancement pour faire carrière, souvent utilisé pour parler de début ou de développement professionnel. (The springboard/stepping stone)

457
Q

Ils fassent leurs preuves

A

Cela signifie qu’ils doivent démontrer leur valeur ou leur compétence dans un certain domaine.
(They prove themselves)

458
Q

Dénicher les pépites

A

Cette expression veut dire trouver des choses ou des personnes de valeur qui ne sont pas évidentes à découvrir. (To unearth the nuggets/finda diamond in the rough)

459
Q

On n’avait pas chopé

A

Langage familier pour dire qu’on n’a pas obtenu ou réussi à avoir quelque chose. (We didn’t snag)

460
Q

Conféraient au lieu

A

Signifie donner une caractéristique particulière à un endroit. (Bestowed upon the place)

461
Q

A chauffé la salle

A

Cela signifie préparer et exciter l’audience, généralement avant un spectacle. (Warmed up the room)

462
Q

Une vanne

A

Terme familier pour une plaisanterie ou une blague. (A joke)

463
Q

Un as de l’impro

A

Se dit de quelqu’un qui est extrêmement doué pour l’improvisation. (An ace at improv)

464
Q

Bon enfant

A

Décrit une atmosphère ou une attitude innocente, gentille et sans malice. (Good-natured)

465
Q

J’ai vraiment kiffé

A

Langage familier pour dire que j’ai vraiment aimé ou apprécié quelque chose. (I really loved/enjoyed)

466
Q

Débarquer

A

Arriver soudainement ou sans prévenir, souvent de manière informelle. (To show up)

467
Q

On était tous à fond

A

Cela signifie que tout le monde était très enthousiaste ou impliqué dans ce qu’ils faisaient. (We were all totally into it)

468
Q

Cela n’a pas gâché

A

Cela veut dire que cela n’a pas ruiné ou spoilé l’expérience. (It didn’t spoil)

469
Q

On s’est fait un McDo

A

Expression familière pour dire qu’on est allé manger chez McDonald’s. (We grabbed a McDonald’s)

470
Q

Chaque voyage apporte son lot de découvertes et de souvenirs inoubliables

A

Each trip brings its set of discoveries and unforgettable memories.

471
Q

Des pays comme la Hongrie, la République tchèque, la Pologne et la Roumanie sont souvent moins chers que leurs homologues occidentaux en termes de logement et de nourriture.

A

Countries like Hungary, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania are often less expensive than their western counterparts in terms of lodging and food.

472
Q

faire quelque chose à fond

A

faire qqch. avec beaucoup d’énergie; complètement

473
Q

la crème solaire

A

sunscreen

474
Q

les champs de lavande

A

lavender fields

475
Q

c’est pas en fleur

A

they are not in bloom
they’re not blossoming

476
Q

perrier-tranche

A

de l’eau pétillante et une tranche de citron

477
Q

bonté

A

kindness
goodness

478
Q

vénérer

A

to venerate
to worship

479
Q

avoir retenu

A

to have held sb back
to have restrained sb.

480
Q

épique

A

epic
something grand or heroic

481
Q

périple

A

a long and adventurous journey or voyage

482
Q

insoupçonné.e.s

A

unsuspected
unexpected

483
Q

au bout du chemin

A

at the end of the journey

484
Q

Il était une fois dans un lointain royaume,

A

Once upon a time in a faraway kingdom

485
Q

vivre ma vie selon mes propres termes

A

live life on my own terms

486
Q

dans les profondeurs de la forêt

A

in the depths of the forest

487
Q

le feuillage

A

foliage

488
Q

une clairière cachée

A

a hidden clearing

489
Q

c’était baignée par la lumière douce de l’aube

A

It was bathed in the sweet light of the dawn

490
Q

C’était un endroit où le temps semblait s’arrêter

A

It was a place where time seemed to stop

491
Q

la nature régnait en souveraine

A

Nature reigned (sovereign)

492
Q

niché au creux des collines

A

nested in the valley
nestled among the river valley cliffs

493
Q

le temps s’écoule

A

time flows
time elapses

494
Q

Les maisons aux toits de chaume

A

houses with thatched roofs
thatched-roofed houses

495
Q

couleurs éclatantes

A

vibrant colors
striking colors
bright colors

496
Q

les rues étroites

A

narrow streets

497
Q

les histoires étaient transmises de génération en génération autour du feu de camp

A

Stories were passed on from generation to generation around the campfire.

498
Q

C’est ainsi que

A

Thus,
It is then that

499
Q

être mis à l’épreuve

A

was put to the test

500
Q

le présage

A

omen

501
Q

se tenir en silence

A

keep still
keep silent

502
Q

les cœurs battant la chamade

A

hearts pounding
hearts racing

503
Q

les villageois étaient prêts à défendre leur foyer, quel qu’en soit le prix.

A

the villagers were ready to defend their home, no matter the price (no matter what)

504
Q

ténèbres

A

gloom
darkness

505
Q

fervemment

A

fervently

506
Q

le premier signe de l’aube

A

the first signs of dawn

507
Q

malaise

A

unease

508
Q

chuchotements

A

whispers

509
Q

paisiblement

A

peacefully

510
Q

chant du coq

A

cock’s crow

511
Q

crépuscule

A

dusk

512
Q

frissonner

A

to shiver

513
Q

bruissement

A

rustling

514
Q

tambouriner

A

to pound

515
Q

Quand ils ont vu la police arriver, les voleurs ont pris la poudre d’escampette

A

When they say the police arrive, the thieves ran away/scampered-scarpered

516
Q

On attrape pas les mouches avec du vinaigre

A

Honey catches more flies than vinegar
We do not get anything from anyone by force
We win someone more easily by gentleness than by harshness or malice

517
Q

Prendre son courage à deux mains

A

Rassembler ses forces et son courage pour entreprendre ou affronter quelque chose

518
Q

Tout ce qui brille n’est pas or

A

All that glitters isn’t gold

519
Q

C’est pas sorcier, il faut just appuyer sur ce bouton !

A

It’s not rocket science, you just need to press this button!

520
Q

Je veux un été infini

A

I want an endless summer

521
Q

Décrocher le cocotier

A

To hit the jackpot
To snag the brass ring

522
Q

The main difference between ‘bon’ et ‘bien’

A

Bon is an adjective that changes in gender and number depending on the noun it describes.
e.g. J’ai des bonnes notes.

Bien is an adverb that is invariable.
e.g. Paul chante bien

523
Q

Il ne faut pas que tu échoues à ton examen.

A

You must not fail your exam

524
Q

Épelle ce mot à l’envers.

A

Spell this word backwards

525
Q

Je sais que j’ai raison d’être exigeante !

A

I know that I’m right to be demanding

526
Q

Il faut que vous soyez plus attentives en cours

A

You have to be more attentive in class

527
Q

Si tu y mets davantage de livres ton sac à dos va être trop lourde

A

If you put more books in it,your backpack is going to be too heavy

528
Q

J’ai acquis de nouvelle compétences

A

I acquired new skills

529
Q

Cela exige du temps

A

That requires time.

530
Q

Malgré son niveau médiocre, il a eu son diplome

A

Despite his mediocre level, he got his degree

531
Q

les plaisentries amicales

A

friendly banter

532
Q

se liait d’amitié

A

friendships were forged

533
Q

jusqu’au bout de la nuit

A

long into the night

534
Q

rythme effréné

A

relentless pace

535
Q

tintement des tasses et des soucoupes

A

clinking of cups and saucers

536
Q

une phare

A

beacon

537
Q

un havre douillet

A

a cozy haven
a cozy safe haven

538
Q

une toile de fond

A

backdrop

539
Q

Elle se déplaçait avec une aisance parmi les tables, veillant à ce que chaque invité soit bien pris en charge.

A

She gracefully moved among the tables, making sure that each guest is well attended to

540
Q

les habitués de la café

A

the café regulars

541
Q

Il acceuille les nouveaux venus à bras ouverts, les faisant se sentir comme de vieux amis.

A

He welcomed the newcomers with open arms, making them feel like old friends.

542
Q

frissonnante

A

shivering

543
Q

se détendre

A

to relax

544
Q

un cocon de bonheur partagé

A

a cocoon of shared happiness

545
Q

un moment de répit et de convivialité

A

a moment of respite (relief) and conviviality

546
Q

chercher refuge contre les éléments

A

to seek shelter from the elements

547
Q

un petit-déjeuner copieux

A

a hearty breakfast

548
Q

le lendemain matin

A

the following morning

549
Q

Je me sens revigorée

A

I feel rejuvenated

550
Q

les récits

A

readings

551
Q

remarquer

A

to notice

552
Q

mes rencontres au café

A

my encounters at the café

553
Q

cela rend le processus encore plus gratifiant

A

that makes the process all the more gratifying

554
Q

nous sommes reconnaissants pour cette nouvelle famille que nous avions trouvés

A

we are grateful for this new family that we have found

555
Q

La porte était entrebâillée

A

The door was ajar

556
Q

Sophie s’agenouilla à côté de lui et prit sa main.

A

Sophie knelt down next to him and took his hand

557
Q

La salle de repos

A

The rest room

558
Q

Le docteur Martin hocha la tête

A

Doctor Martin nodded his head

559
Q

j’ai la dalle

A

j’ai faim

560
Q

Je suis entrain d’aller au boulot

A

I’m on my way to work right now

561
Q

s’en fiche, peu importe

A

we don’t care, it doesn’t matter

562
Q

le bloc opératoire

A

the operating block

563
Q

le bip des machines

A

machine beep

564
Q
A
565
Q

la convalescence

A

recovery

566
Q

un soulangement

A

relief

567
Q

un/une bibliothécaire

A

a librarian

568
Q

un manuscript

A

a manuscript

569
Q

une découverte

A

a discovery

570
Q

se diriger

A

to head towards

571
Q

se calmer

A

to calm down

572
Q

Il faut que agissons rapidement

A

It is necessary that we act quickly
We need to act quickly

573
Q

Ils ont accepté le plan proposé

A

They accepted the proposed plan

574
Q

une réunion d’urgence

A

an emergency meeting

575
Q

prendre une profonde inspiration

A

to take a deep breath

576
Q

un soupir de soulangement collectif

A

a collective sigh of relief

577
Q

la complexité du cas nécessitait

A

The complexity of the case needed/required

578
Q

Je plongait dans les documents

A

I dived into the documents.

579
Q

Grâce à l’encouragement de ma famille.

A

Thanks to my family’s encouragement/support.

580
Q

La richesse des archives a le pouvoir de relier les générations.

A

The richness of the archives has the power to connect generations.

581
Q

Ce sont des histoires transmise de génération en génération.

A

These are stories passed down from generation to generation.

582
Q

Je ne lis que les gros titres

A

I only read the headlines

583
Q

Mes pieds sont mon moyen de tranport

A

My feet are my means of transport

584
Q

J’en ai marre

A

I’m fed up

585
Q

Je me demande ou il est

A

I wonder where he is

586
Q

Il est jaloux de moi

A

He is jealous of me.

587
Q

Tu ne vas pas t’ennuyer sans moi ?

A

Aren’t you gonna be bored without me?
You aren’t gonna be bored without me, right?

588
Q

Ça a l’air ennuyeux

A

That sounds boring

589
Q

Tu es venu sans prévenir

A

You showed up without saying anything beforehand

590
Q

tousser

A

to cough

591
Q

Ils se cachent dans le buisson

A

They are hiding in the bush

592
Q

C’est dans cet étang que j’ai pêche mon premier poisson

A

This is the lake/pond I caught my first fish in.

593
Q

Tu as taillé la haie ?

A

Did you trim the hedges?

594
Q

On doit assaisonner le plat avec
du sel et du poivre

A

One must season the dish with salt and pepper

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