Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
Q

To be taken aback

A

Être pris au dépourvu

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2
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I cannot abide his rudeness

A

Je ne peux pas supporter son impolitesse

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3
Q

A good citizen abides by the law

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Un bon citoyen respecte les lois

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4
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To be out and about

A

Se relever à peine de maladie

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5
Q

Absence of mind

A

Distraction

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6
Q

Absent minded

A

Distrait

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7
Q

A total abstainer

A

Une personne tout à fait sobre

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8
Q

By accident

A

Par hasard, par inadvertance

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9
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Of one’s own accord

A

Spontanément, volontairement

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10
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According to them

A

Selon eux

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11
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People of no account

A

Personne qui ne sont pas digne d’intérêt

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12
Q

I give a good account of myself

A

J’ai donné une bonne impression

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13
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By all accounts

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Selon ce que tout le monde en dit

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14
Q

That accounts for her strange behaviour

A

Voilà qui explique son étrange conduite (comportement)

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15
Q

To come across

A

Rencontrer par hasard

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