Voc Flashcards
Mind
Esprit
Keep up
Suivre (compréhension)
Keep up
Suivre ( la mode)
Keep up
Continuer, maintenir
To keep up with sub
Aller aussi vite que ( race)
Talk over
Discuter
Point out
Montrer, indiquer
Faire remarquer, souligner
Turn up
Se pointer
Être retrouvé ( objet)
Stress
Insister sur, souligner
To toe the line
Se plier à
Se conformer à
Obéir
Take up
Reprendre (story)
To refer to
Parler de
Faire allusion à
Se reporter à
Frills
Fioritures
Lust
Convoiter, désirer
Afford
Avoir les moyens ( de so.acheter)
As far as
Jusqu’a
All over
Partout
Unbundling
Degroupage
Whim
Caprice, lubie,fantaisie
Though
Bien que, quoique
Undercutting
Vendre moins chère
Squeezing
Presser
Sit
Poser
Heap
T’as
Brief
Donner des instructions
Sight
Site touristique
Suburb
W
Frenzied
Frénétique
Beside
E
Haunted
Hante
Creep out
T
Hung out
T
Crank
U
In tact
A
Come by
T
Towering
Y
To have kept you waiting
T
Gig venues
À
Raw, burnt, oily, spicy , dry
A
Tasty, yummy, tasteless, tantalizing, rich
À
Not quite
À
Sell by date
À
Perk
À
Oversee, key player, staff, contact, colleague
R
Tour, delivery, steel, yard, plant
E
Below, above, over, across, through, along, a long way from, far from, among, around, round, away from, between, by, close to, near, in, out, in front of, behind, inside, outside, next to, oñ , about,pomposity, towards
T
By the way
Y
Spatula , siege, frying pan, pot, saucepan, mixing bowl
E
Kettle, chopping board, recipe, oven, cutting knife, wooden spoon
Y
Knob
Bouton
Sift
Tamiser
Appreciate,contemplate, endure, avoid, discuss, reiterate, interrupt, evolve, work out
Y
Shovelling
U
I’m afraid to say, i’m sorry to say, a slight problem, I hope you don’t mind, resolve, understaffed, moldy, dusty, cockroach
T
Run late, commute, telecommute, carpool, suburb, delay
T
Uproot
Déraciner
Leave a voicemail, landline, hands-free kit, voicemail, country code, missed call, call waiting, extension
T
Dining car, buffet car, luggage, porter, first class, economy class, business class
T
Car, confirm a booking, rearrange, be included in, board
I
Extend a deadline, meet a deadline, at the latest, be due on, treat, update, reminder
T
Reminder, update
H
Pesky, clutter, mount up, stuff
Y
Dairy, meat and seafood, fresh produce, frozen food, health and beauty, household goods, beverage, pantry
T
Little, much, many, few, lot,
T
Clip, sort through
T
Show up, move on, agenda, How about, follow, elaborate, clarify
Y
Alternative, consensus, summary, that’s it, a show of hands, settle
T
Certainty :
Certainty :
Expressing certainty
I am convinced this problem can be quickly resolved.
I’m positive the situation will have improved in a few weeks.
I am confident of this information.
I am sure that I shut off the gas before leaving.
It is certain / evident that…
There is no question.
I have no doubt.
I know it.
I swear.
I am absolutely sure.
Expressing probability / possibility
It will probably rain.
It appears that the situation is beginning to improve.
It is probable that we will celebrate our wedding anniversary in Sicily.
The problem should soon be resolved.
He may go to the cinema tonight.
She might not participate in this year’s convention.
Perhaps we should talk to our lawyer.
It may be too late.
It is possible that the director will visit tomorrow.
The situation can still improve.
T
Expressing doubt
I doubt it. I'm not so sure. I'm sceptical. I hesitate. It depends. Not necessarily.
Y
Expressing impossibility
It is not possible to open that file.
It is impossible for her to make that presentation.
I’m sorry I can’t visit you this weekend. I have been held up at the last minute.
That’s not possible!
That’s impossible!
Making a concession
Despite the stagnation, our figures show that business is improving.
They have shown much improvement; it is not, however, sufficient.
You’re right to say that, but we must not forget that it is our biggest contract.
I
Declaring alternatives
There are many possibilities.
We can start either today or tomorrow.
Making a suggestion
Why not accept this offer?
I suggest you meet with them.
I have another solution for you.
À
Rental car, round-trip ticket, one-way ticket, return, depart, be equipped with, lay-over, stop-over, part, be subject to, approximately
T
Soft top
Capote
Either
I
Plane spotting, sunrise, curfew, beforehand, tough time, gem, underneath, haven, by the time
G
Bid, bolt, mood lighting, rough, grounds, catch on
U
Agency Aisle seat Bulkhead Discount E-ticket Go through Middle seat Scheduled Window seat Wing
U
Entails, hound, scenery, hideout
I
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I
Donate Invest Oyster Replacement Shame Spa
Y
Advance Affordable Be born Get a raise Grow up Move
Y
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Y
