VOC 9 Flashcards
1
Q
peser lourdement sur
A
take a toll on
2
Q
stratagĂšme
A
ploy
2
Q
réprimer sévÚrement
A
to crack down
2
Q
Ils veulent fuir lâinstabilitĂ© politique, les rĂ©pressions politiques ou les catastrophes naturelles
A
They want to flee political instability, political repression or natural disaster (link to climate change)
3
Q
petit crime
A
petty crime
4
Q
futur immigré
A
would-be immigrant
5
Q
respecter la loi
A
to be in line with the law
6
Q
pratiques frauduleuses
A
fraudulent practices
7
Q
juste milieu
A
happy medium
8
Q
décision rapide
A
fast-track decision
9
Q
talon dâAchille
A
Achillesâ heel
10
Q
point faible
A
liability
11
Q
torpiller
A
to torpedo
12
Q
ĂȘtre sans pouvoir, sans influence
A
to be toothless
13
Q
ĂȘtre regroupĂ©
A
to be bundled together
