Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
face a system error
faire face à une panne ou une défaillance soudaine
Meaning
to experience a sudden failure or breakdown
Example
Our plans **faced a system error** when the deal was canceled.
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face the consequences
accepter les résultats de vos actions, qu'ils soient bons ou mauvais
Meaning
to accept the results of your actions, whether good or bad
Example
You will have to **face the consequences** of your actions.
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face the music
accepter les critiques ou la punition pour quelque chose que vous avez fait
Meaning
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
Example
You made a mistake, and now you have to **face the music**.
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Face the truth
Accepter la réalité d'une situation, même si elle est désagréable.
Meaning
To accept the reality of a situation, even if it’s unpleasant.
Example
You have to **face the truth** about your finances.
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face the world
affronter la vie et ses défis avec confiance
Meaning
to deal with life and its challenges confidently
Example
After recovering, she was ready to **face the world** again.
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face time
interaction personnelle directe plutôt que communication virtuelle
Meaning
direct personal interaction rather than virtual communication
Example
We need more **face time** to build trust among team members.
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face up to
accepter et confronter une situation difficile
Meaning
to accept and confront a difficult situation
Example
It’s time to **face up to** the staffing gaps.
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face your fears
affronter quelque chose qui vous fait peur
Meaning
to confront something that scares you
Example
You need to **face your fears** if you want to grow as a person.
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factor in
inclure quelque chose comme faisant partie d'un calcul ou d'un plan
Meaning
to include something as part of a calculation or plan
Example
Remember to **factor in** travel time when planning.
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fade to black
mettre fin à quelque chose de manière dramatique
Meaning
to end something dramatically
Example
The director chose to **fade to black** at the emotional climax.
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fail at something
échouer à faire quelque chose
Meaning
to not succeed in doing something
Example
He tried to fix the car, but he **failed at something**.
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fail better
améliorer en apprenant des échecs passés
Meaning
to improve by learning from past failures
Example
Even if you fail, try to **fail better** next time.
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Fail fast
Identifier rapidement et apprendre des échecs.
Meaning
To quickly identify and learn from failures.
Example
In startups, it’s better to **fail fast** and learn than to waste time.
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fail fast, learn faster
identifier rapidement les erreurs et les utiliser comme des opportunités d'apprentissage
Meaning
to quickly identify mistakes and use them as learning opportunities
Example
In startup culture, it’s encouraged to **fail fast, learn faster**.
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fail forward
apprendre et grandir à partir de l’échec
Meaning
to learn and grow from failure
Example
Don’t be afraid to **fail forward** and learn from your mistakes.
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fail to deliver
ne pas répondre aux attentes ou ne pas accomplir une tâche avec succès
Meaning
to not meet expectations or complete a task successfully
Example
The company promised improvements but failed to **deliver** on its promises.
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fail to plan is plan to fail
sans une planification adéquate, l'échec est inévitable
Meaning
without proper planning, failure is inevitable
Example
**Failing to plan is planning to fail**, so prepare early.
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Failure is the mother of success
Le succès vient souvent après avoir appris de ses échecs.
Meaning
Success often comes after learning from failures.
Example
Don’t worry about failing; **failure is the mother of success**.
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faint-hearted
manque de courage ou de détermination
Meaning
lacking courage or determination
Example
Climbing this mountain is not for the **faint-hearted**.
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fair and square
honnête et direct ; sans tricher
Meaning
honest and straightforward; without cheating
Example
She won the competition **fair and square**.
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Fair enough
Utilisé pour montrer que vous comprenez ou acceptez le point de quelqu’un
Meaning
Used to show you understand or accept someone’s point
Example
‘We can’t afford it now.’ ‘**Fair enough**, maybe later.’
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fair-weather friend
une personne qui est seulement votre amie quand tout va bien
Meaning
a person who is only your friend when things are good
Example
A **fair-weather friend** will leave you when things get tough.
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Faith can move mountains
Une forte croyance peut accomplir l'impossible.
Meaning
Strong belief can achieve the impossible.
Example
He believes that **faith can move mountains** when you truly believe.
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faith moves mountains
une forte croyance peut accomplir de grandes choses
Meaning
strong belief can achieve great things
Example
Keep believing in yourself—**faith moves mountains**.