Vocab March 25 Flashcards
Se fouler la cheville
To sprain your ankle
le bûcheron fendre les morceaux de bois
The lumberjack ‘splits or chops’ the pieces of wood.
Ces compliments mitigent (mitiger) les reproches de son père
The compliments mitigate (took the edge off) his fathers criticism.
Le livreur a brisè ce vase (briser)
The delivery person smashed (broke into small pieces) the vase
Apres la classe ce soir j’etait complètement abattu.
After class this evening I was utterly depressed.
Son chef lui en a fait baver (en baver) à tel point qu’il a démissionné
His boss gave him such a hard time that he quit.
What is the difference between ‘demissioner’ and ‘licencier’
demissioner is to quit and licencier is to be dismissed.
Il est sorti iindemne de l’accident, il a de la chance
He left unhurt by the accident…
gagnant - gagnant
win : win situation
En t’attendant, nous avons entamé (entamer) notre repas
Whilst waiting for you (t in front of of attendant) we have started our meal.
La nouvelle alliance Européen était née d’un attentat.
The new european alliance was born from an attack
