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idiom
patch over
couvrir un problème sans vraiment le résoudre
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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patch over differences
essayer d'ignorer les désaccords et de rétablir la paix
Meaning
to try to ignore disagreements and restore peace
Example
They decided to **patch over differences** and move on.
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patch things up
réparer une relation après un désaccord
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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patch things up with
réparer une relation après une dispute ou un conflit
Meaning
to repair a relationship after an argument or conflict
Example
They finally **patched things up with** each other after weeks of silence.
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patch together
assembler quelque chose rapidement et de manière approximative
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
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patch up
réparer quelque chose ou améliorer une relation endommagée
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
phrasal-verb
patch up bugs
réparer de petites erreurs ou problèmes dans un logiciel
Meaning
to fix small errors or issues in software
Example
Developers are working to **patch up bugs** found in the latest release.
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patience is a virtue
être patient est une bonne qualité
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet
Bien que l'attente soit difficile, elle donne de bons résultats.
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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Patience pays off
Être patient mènera finalement à des résultats positifs.
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
phrasal-verb
pause within
faire une pause mentale et observer ses sentiments avant de réagir
Meaning
to take a mental break and observe your feelings before reacting
Example
He learned to **pause within** before saying something hurtful.
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pave the way
rendre les progrès plus faciles pour les autres à suivre
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
phrasal-verb
pave the way for
créer des conditions qui rendent quelque chose possible
Meaning
to create conditions that make something possible
Example
Her strong performance **paved the way for** her promotion.
idiom
pay a compliment
faire des éloges ou de l'admiration à quelqu'un
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
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pay attention to
prêter attention à quelque chose ou écouter attentivement
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
phrasal-verb
pay back
rendre l'argent que vous avez emprunté
Meaning
to return money that you borrowed
Example
I will **pay back** the money I borrowed from you next week.
idiom
Pay dividends
Apporter des avantages ou des récompenses plus tard.
Meaning
To bring benefits or rewards later.
Example
Investing in education always **pays dividends** in the long run.
phrasal-verb
pay down
réduire une dette progressivement en effectuant des paiements réguliers
Meaning
to reduce a debt gradually by making regular payments
Example
She’s trying to **pay down** her credit card debt.
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pay for
donner de l'argent en échange de quelque chose; subir les conséquences
Meaning
to give money in exchange for something; to suffer the consequences
Example
You will **pay for** your mistakes one day.
phrasal-verb
pay homage to
rendre hommage à
Meaning
to show deep respect or tribute to someone or something
Example
Citizens **pay homage to** national heroes on Independence Day.
phrasal-verb
pay in
déposer de l'argent dans une banque ou un compte
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank or account
Example
She **paid in** a large sum yesterday.
phrasal-verb
pay into
déposer de l'argent dans un compte bancaire ou un fonds
Meaning
to deposit money into a bank account or fund
Example
I **paid into** my savings account yesterday.
idiom
pay it forward
faire quelque chose de gentil pour quelqu'un d'autre après avoir reçu de la gentillesse
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
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pay off
donner de bons résultats après un effort
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.