Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
trade up for
échanger quelque chose contre une option meilleure
Meaning
to exchange something for a better option
Example
We **trade up for** faster equipment when budgets allow.
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train through setbacks
continuer à pratiquer même après des difficultés
Meaning
to keep practicing even after difficulties
Example
Athletes **train through setbacks** by adjusting their routines.
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transform into
changer complètement en quelque chose de nouveau
Meaning
to change completely into something new
Example
Over the years, the firm has **transformed into** a fully digital enterprise.
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transform over time
changer progressivement de forme ou de nature
Meaning
to gradually change form or nature
Example
The organization will **transform over time** with consistent innovation.
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transition into
passer d'un rôle ou d'une condition à un autre
Meaning
to change from one role or condition to another
Example
She successfully **transitioned into** a leadership role after years of experience.
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transition through
passer à travers différentes phases de changement en douceur
Meaning
to pass through different phases of change smoothly
Example
The company managed to **transition through** restructuring with minimal disruption.
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translate into action
transformer des idées ou des mots en actions pratiques ou en résultats
Meaning
to turn ideas or words into practical steps or results
Example
We must **translate into action** the promises made in meetings.
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tremble with
trembler de peur
Meaning
to shake because of fear or anxiety
Example
He **trembled with** fear when he saw the police car stop near him.
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tremble with excitement
trembler légèrement à cause de l'excitation
Meaning
to shake slightly because of excitement
Example
He **trembled with excitement** before the announcement.
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trickle down
se répandre progressivement des riches vers les moins riches; bénéficier indirectement aux classes inférieures
Meaning
to spread gradually from the wealthy to the less wealthy; to benefit lower classes indirectly
Example
Many economists argue that wealth doesn’t always **trickle down** to the poor.
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trim down
réduire quelque chose en taille ou en efficacité en supprimant des parties inutiles ou des dépenses
Meaning
to make something smaller or more efficient by removing unnecessary parts or expenses
Example
Companies **trim down** their budgets to survive during recessions.
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trip over
faire une erreur négligente en faisant quelque chose
Meaning
to make a careless mistake while doing something
Example
I **tripped over** my words during the speech.
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trip over oneself
faire beaucoup de petites erreurs en raison de la nervosité
Meaning
to make many small mistakes because of nervousness
Example
He **tripped over himself** trying to explain.
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trip up
faire faire une erreur à quelqu'un; faire une erreur
Meaning
to make someone make a mistake; to make an error
Example
The interviewer tried to **trip up** the candidate with tricky questions.
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trip up on
faire une erreur lorsqu'on gère quelque chose de difficile
Meaning
to make a mistake when dealing with something difficult
Example
She **tripped up on** the hardest part of the puzzle.
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trust in
avoir foi ou confiance en quelque chose ou quelqu'un
Meaning
to have faith or confidence in something or someone
Example
We should **trust in** ourselves and never lose hope.
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trust with
donner à quelqu'un la responsabilité ou la confiance pour gérer quelque chose
Meaning
to give someone responsibility or confidence to handle something
Example
I **trust you with** my deepest secrets.
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try on
essayer des vêtements pour voir s'ils vont ou ont l'air bien
Meaning
to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good
Example
I want to **try on** this jacket before buying it.
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try out
essayer une nouvelle recette ou nourriture pour la première fois
Meaning
to test a new recipe or food for the first time
Example
I want to **try out** that new smoothie recipe.
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tune back in
se reconnecter avec ses émotions ou sa conscience après avoir été distrait
Meaning
to reconnect with your emotions or awareness after being distracted
Example
He took a short walk to **tune back in** to his feelings.
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tune down
réduire l'intensité ou l'énergie; calmer les choses
Meaning
to lower the intensity or energy; to calm things
Example
Let’s **tune down** the tension and talk calmly about it.
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tune in
prêter attention ou écouter attentivement
Meaning
to pay attention or listen carefully
Example
Try to **tune in** when others are speaking.
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tune in for
regarder ou écouter quelque chose à une heure programmée
Meaning
to watch or listen to something at a scheduled time
Example
Millions **tune in for** the morning science segment online.
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tune in to
devenir conscient ou réactif à quelque chose ou quelqu'un
Meaning
to become aware of or responsive to something or someone
Example
Good leaders **tune in to** their team’s needs and emotions.