Expression Cards
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idiom
Caught on camera
Enregistré en vidéo; capturé visuellement
Meaning
Recorded on video; captured visually
Example
The accident was **caught on camera** by a passerby.
idiom
caught red-handed
être pris en train de faire quelque chose de mal
Meaning
to be caught in the act of doing something wrong
Example
The thief was **caught red-handed** stealing the wallet.
idiom
Caught with your pants down
Être pris sans préparation ou embarrassé.
Meaning
To be caught unprepared or embarrassed.
Example
The manager was **caught with his pants down** when asked about the figures.
phrasal-verb
celebrate wins with
marquer les réalisations aux côtés de quelqu'un
Meaning
to mark achievements alongside someone
Example
We **celebrate wins with** a quick message in the team chat.
phrasal-verb
celebrate with
se joindre à la célébration avec des personnes d'autres origines culturelles
Meaning
to join in celebration with people from other cultural backgrounds
Example
We love to **celebrate with** friends during their cultural festivals.
phrasal-verb
celebrate with others
participer aux festivités culturelles des personnes d'autres origines
Meaning
to join in the cultural festivities of people from other backgrounds
Example
We should **celebrate with others** to appreciate their culture and values.
phrasal-verb
center on
se concentrer sur
Meaning
to focus attention or thoughts on something; to make something the main point
Example
Try to **center on** the positive aspects of your life instead of the negatives.
phrasal-verb
center yourself
trouver l'équilibre et le calme émotionnel en soi-même
Meaning
to find balance and emotional calm within yourself
Example
Meditation helps her **center herself** when she feels stressed.
idiom
chain reaction
une série d'événements déclenchés par un seul événement
Meaning
a series of events triggered by one event
Example
One breakthrough can start a **chain reaction** of new innovations.
idiom
chalk up
attribuer quelque chose à une cause particulière
Meaning
to attribute something to a particular cause
Example
Let’s **chalk up** the delay to bad weather.
phrasal-verb
chalk up improvements
créditer les progrès réalisés au fil du temps
Meaning
to credit progress achieved over time
Example
We **chalk up improvements** to consistent practice and rest.
phrasal-verb
chalk up to
attribuer quelque chose à une raison particulière
Meaning
to attribute something to a particular reason
Example
We **chalked it up to** experience and moved forward.
idiom
change gears
passer à une nouvelle façon de penser ou de faire les choses
Meaning
to shift to a new way of thinking or doing things
Example
We need to **change gears** if we want to reach our target in time.
idiom
Change is the only constant
Tout dans la vie change constamment; rien ne reste pareil.
Meaning
Everything in life keeps changing; nothing stays the same.
Example
Don’t resist — change is the only constant.
idiom
change of guard
un changement dans le leadership ou l'autorité
Meaning
a change in leadership or authority
Example
There has been a **change of guard** in the ruling party.
idiom
change of heart
un changement dans la façon dont quelqu'un se sent à propos de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un
Meaning
a change in the way one feels about something or someone
Example
He had a **change of heart** and decided to stay.
idiom
change of scene
un nouvel environnement ou une situation
Meaning
a new environment or situation
Example
After months of work, I needed a **change of scene**.
idiom
change one's tune
changer son opinion ou son attitude
Meaning
to change one's opinion or attitude
Example
After hearing the good news, he decided to **change his tune**.
idiom
change the game
introduire quelque chose qui change radicalement une industrie ou un domaine
Meaning
to introduce something that significantly alters an industry or field
Example
5G technology will **change the game** for mobile communication.
idiom
change with the times
s’adapter aux changements de la société ou de la technologie
Meaning
to adapt to the changes in society or technology
Example
In order to stay relevant in the business, it's important to **change with the times**.
idiom
change your mind
décider quelque chose de différent de ce qui avait été décidé auparavant
Meaning
to decide something different from before
Example
She **changed her mind** about going to the party.
idiom
change your tune
changer d'opinion ou d'attitude
Meaning
to change your opinion or attitude
Example
He criticized the plan at first but later **changed his tune**.
phrasal-verb
channel emotions
diriger les émotions vers des actions positives
Meaning
to direct emotions into positive actions
Example
She learned to **channel her emotions** into creative work.
phrasal-verb
channel energy into
diriger vos efforts vers un objectif spécifique
Meaning
to direct your effort toward a specific goal
Example
He **channels energy into** creative hobbies to relieve stress.