U22 O2 Expressions Utiles Flashcards

1
Q

to appeal

A

appel (faire ~) (exp)

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2
Q

to be buried in work

A

crouler sous les dossiers (exp)

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3
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be held in custody

A

être en garde à vue

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4
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to ensure that / to make sure that

A

faire en sorte que (exp)

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5
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to sue / to take legal action

A

intenter un procès (exp)

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6
Q

with what’s available / what is at hand

A

les moyens du bord

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7
Q

to charge somebody

A

mettre qqn en examen

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8
Q

prison staff

A

Un personnel pénitentiaire (exp)

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9
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to lodge a complaint / to file a case

A

porter plainte (exp)

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10
Q

to prosecute / to sue

A

poursuivre en justice (exp)

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11
Q

all rotten / all corrupted

A

«tous pourris» (fam.)

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12
Q

rejuvenation / update

A

un coup de jeune

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13
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leading lawyer / hotshot attorney

A

un ténor du barreau

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