Expression Cards
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idiom
plug and play
facile à utiliser sans configuration complexe
Meaning
easy to use without complex setup
Example
The new printer is **plug and play** – no installation needed.
idiom
plug away
continuer à travailler régulièrement sur quelque chose
Meaning
to keep working steadily on something
Example
Keep **plugging away** at the draft and it will improve.
phrasal-verb
plug in
connecter un appareil électrique à une source d'alimentation ou un réseau
Meaning
to connect an electrical device to a power source or network
Example
Make sure to **plug in** the router before configuring the settings.
idiom
plug into
se connecter ou s'impliquer dans quelque chose, généralement un système ou un réseau
Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
phrasal-verb
plug into system
connecter un appareil à une source d'alimentation ou à un système
Meaning
to connect a device to a power source or system
Example
Just **plug the printer into the system** to start using it.
phrasal-verb
plug out
déconnecter un appareil d'une source d'alimentation
Meaning
to disconnect a device from a power source
Example
Remember to **plug out** your charger when it’s full.
idiom
poetic justice
une situation dans laquelle la vertu est récompensée et le vice est puni, souvent de manière ironique
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
phrasal-verb
point ahead
indiquer une direction vers l'avant; suggérer des possibilités futures
Meaning
to indicate a direction in front; to suggest future possibilities
Example
The results **point ahead** to major improvements.
phrasal-verb
point around
montrer plusieurs directions ou endroits
Meaning
to show multiple directions or places
Example
The guide **pointed around** the historical landmarks.
phrasal-verb
point at
diriger l'attention ou un doigt vers quelqu'un ou quelque chose
Meaning
to direct attention or a finger toward someone or something
Example
Don’t **point at** people; it’s rude.
phrasal-verb
point away from
diriger l'attention loin de quelque chose
Meaning
to direct attention away from something
Example
He tried to **point away from** the real issue.
phrasal-verb
point back to
se référer à quelque chose dans le passé comme une cause ou une source
Meaning
to refer to something in the past as a cause or source
Example
Her symptoms **point back to** a previous illness.
phrasal-verb
point behind
indiquer quelque chose situé à l'arrière
Meaning
to indicate something located at the back
Example
He **pointed behind** to show the exit door.
phrasal-verb
point down
diriger quelque chose vers le bas
Meaning
to direct something downward
Example
He **pointed down** to show where the leak was.
phrasal-verb
point inside
indiquer quelque chose à l'intérieur d'une zone ou d'un conteneur
Meaning
to indicate something within an area or container
Example
He **pointed inside** the box to show the contents.
phrasal-verb
point off
détourner intentionnellement l'attention; tromper
Meaning
to direct attention away intentionally; to mislead
Example
He tried to **point off** the reporters by changing the topic.
phrasal-verb
point out
attirer l'attention sur quelque chose; mentionner quelque chose d'important
Meaning
to draw attention to something; to mention something important
Example
He **pointed out** a few mistakes in the final report.
phrasal-verb
point out issues
identifier ou mettre en évidence des problèmes ou des erreurs
Meaning
to identify or highlight problems or mistakes
Example
He was quick to **point out issues** in the project proposal.
phrasal-verb
point out to
faire en sorte que quelqu'un prenne conscience de quelque chose de spécifique
Meaning
to make someone aware of something specific
Example
Can you **point out to** me where the problem is?
phrasal-verb
point over
faire un geste ou indiquer quelque chose à travers un espace
Meaning
to gesture or indicate something across a space
Example
She **pointed over** to the next building.
phrasal-verb
point someone toward
diriger une personne vers le bon endroit ou la bonne ressource
Meaning
to direct a person to the right place or resource
Example
Locals **point travelers toward** the right bus when maps confuse them.
idiom
point the finger
accuser ou blâmer quelqu'un
Meaning
to accuse or blame someone
Example
Don’t **point the finger** until you have all the facts.
phrasal-verb
point to
montrer où quelque chose se trouve; suggérer quelque chose comme preuve
Meaning
to show where something is; to suggest something as evidence
Example
All the facts **point to** his innocence.
phrasal-verb
point toward
indiquer ou suggérer une possibilité future
Meaning
to indicate or suggest a future possibility
Example
Recent studies **point toward** a rise in electric mobility.