VOC 7 ... Flashcards

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ĂȘtre investi prĂ©sident

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to be sworn into office

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prĂȘter allĂ©geance

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to take the oath of office

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ĂȘtre obligatoire

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to be mandatory

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Mauvais présage

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Bad omen

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5
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À la suite de

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In the wake of

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6
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une élection anticipée

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Snap election

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7
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Le président en fonction

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the incumbent president

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ĂȘtre dans l’inquiĂ©tude (politique)

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To be in (political) turmoil

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Avoir du mal Ă  vivre

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To eke out a living

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Entacher

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to mar (to mar a reputation)

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11
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finance publique

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state coffers

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12
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un frein

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a brake

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13
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les coûts augmentant

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soaring prices

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donner un avantage Ă 

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get an edge to

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inquiéter les marchés

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to roil market

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une Ă©meute

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a riot

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porte parole de

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spokeman for

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conseillé en communication

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spin doctor

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Soutenir un candidat

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to endorse a candidate

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une vague de

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a tide of