U22 Lexique Expressions Utiles Flashcards

1
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as we approach

A

à l’approche de

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2
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to accept an outstretched hand/an offer of reconciliation

A

accepter une main tendue

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3
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Stop thief!

A

Au voleur !

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4
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rejuvenation / update

A

coup de jeune

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5
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in close collaboration / closely

A

en étroite collaboration

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6
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to extend one’s most sincere wishes

A

exprimer ses vœux les plus sincères

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7
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to make a go of something

A

faire marcher quelque chose

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8
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… is at stake

A

il en va de…

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9
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the executive, legislative and judiciary powers

A

les pouvoirs exécutifs, législatifs et judiciaires

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10
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despite the fact that…

A

malgré le fait que…

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11
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to place / to be in police custody

A

mettre en garde à vue

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12
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to charge somebody

A

mettre qqn en examen

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13
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to charge somebody with something

A

mettre qqn en examen pour qqch.

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14
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with what’s available / what is at hand

A

Les moyens du bord

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15
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to promote transparency

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promouvoir la transparence

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16
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without supporting evidence / without evidence to back something

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sans preuve à l’appui de

17
Q

leading lawyer / hotshot attorney

A

Un ténor du barreau

18
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all rotten / all corrupted

A

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