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idiom
close the book on something
cesser de s'occuper ou de penser à quelque chose
Meaning
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
Example
After years of conflict, they finally **closed the book on** their rivalry.
idiom
close the deal
conclure un accord avec succès
Meaning
to successfully finalize an agreement
Example
After weeks of negotiation, they finally **closed the deal**.
phrasal-verb
close the loop today
terminer les suivis en suspens avant la fin de la journée
Meaning
to finish outstanding follow-ups before the day ends
Example
Let's **close the loop today** so clients get answers before evening.
idiom
cloud computing
la pratique consistant à utiliser des serveurs distants pour stocker, gérer et traiter des données via Internet
Meaning
the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet
Example
Many businesses rely on **cloud computing** for data storage and security.
phrasal-verb
cloud over
quand le ciel devient couvert de nuages
Meaning
when the sky becomes covered with clouds
Example
The sky **clouded over**, and we knew it was going to rain soon.
idiom
clue in
donner à quelqu'un les informations nécessaires
Meaning
to give someone the necessary information
Example
Can you **clue me in** on the schedule changes?
phrasal-verb
coach daily standups
guider des réunions de contrôle quotidiennes brèves
Meaning
to guide short daily check-in meetings
Example
Leads **coach daily standups** so updates stay crisp and helpful.
phrasal-verb
coach someone past doubt
aider une personne à surmonter l'incertitude
Meaning
to help a person move beyond uncertainty
Example
Leaders **coach people past doubt** with honest feedback and support.
phrasal-verb
coach through
guider quelqu'un étape par étape dans une tâche
Meaning
to guide someone step by step through a task
Example
I **coach through** tough trade-offs by sharing past cases.
phrasal-verb
coach up
former quelqu'un de manière approfondie pour améliorer ses compétences
Meaning
to train someone thoroughly to improve their skills
Example
My mentor **coaches me up** before every major presentation.
phrasal-verb
code around
trouver une solution logicielle pour un problème
Meaning
to find a software workaround for a problem
Example
Engineers **code around** the bug until an official patch ships.
idiom
code like a machine
travailler extrêmement rapidement et efficacement en programmation
Meaning
to work extremely fast and efficiently on programming
Example
She can **code like a machine** when a deadline is near.
idiom
code of ethics
un ensemble de principes moraux guidant le développement ou l'utilisation de l'IA
Meaning
a set of moral principles guiding AI development or usage
Example
Developers must follow a strict **code of ethics** in AI research.
idiom
code the future
créer des innovations qui façonnent la technologie du futur
Meaning
to create innovations that shape future technology
Example
AI researchers are working hard to **code the future**.
idiom
code your way out
résoudre un problème grâce aux compétences en programmation
Meaning
to solve a problem through programming skills
Example
When the system crashed, she managed to **code her way out**.
idiom
Cogito, ergo sum
Je pense, donc je suis. Une proposition philosophique fondamentale qui affirme que l'acte de penser est la preuve de l'existence de l'individu.
Meaning
I think, therefore I am. A fundamental philosophical proposition that asserts the act of thinking is proof of one's existence.
Example
René Descartes' famous phrase **Cogito, ergo sum** highlights the importance of self-awareness in understanding existence.
idiom
cold call
contacter un client potentiel sans présentation préalable
Meaning
to contact a potential customer without prior introduction
Example
He spent all morning making **cold calls** to new clients.
idiom
cold case
un cas criminel qui n'a pas été résolu depuis longtemps
Meaning
a criminal case that has not been solved for a long time
Example
The detective reopened a **cold case** from 1999.
idiom
cold feet
se sentir nerveux ou hésitant à propos de quelque chose
Meaning
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
Example
He got **cold feet** before proposing to her.
idiom
cold fish
une personne qui est peu émotionnelle ou manque de chaleur
Meaning
a person who is unemotional or lacks warmth
Example
He’s such a **cold fish**; he never shows his feelings.
idiom
cold shoulder
ignorer délibérément quelqu'un
Meaning
to ignore someone deliberately
Example
After the argument, she gave him the **cold shoulder** for days.
idiom
cold war
un état d'hostilité politique et de tension entre des pays sans guerre réelle
Meaning
a state of political hostility and tension between countries without actual warfare
Example
During the 20th century, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in a **cold war**.
phrasal-verb
collaborate on
travailler ensemble sur un projet ou une tâche spécifique
Meaning
to work jointly on a specific project or task
Example
Both companies agreed to **collaborate on** the new software product.
phrasal-verb
collide with
entrer en collision avec quelque chose ou quelqu'un
Meaning
to crash into something or someone
Example
Two motorcycles **collided with** each other at the intersection.