Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
turn setbacks into opportunities
utiliser l'échec comme une chance de grandir
Meaning
to use failure as a chance for growth
Example
True leaders **turn setbacks into opportunities** to learn and improve.
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turn setbacks into strength
apprendre et grandir à partir des difficultés ou des échecs
Meaning
to learn and grow from difficulties or failures
Example
He managed to **turn setbacks into strength** through positive thinking.
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turn setbacks into strengths
utiliser les échecs ou les difficultés comme source d'apprentissage et de confiance
Meaning
to use failures or difficulties as a source of learning and confidence
Example
She learned to **turn setbacks into strengths** through self-belief.
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turn to
approcher quelqu'un pour des conseils ou de l'aide
Meaning
to approach someone for advice or help
Example
When I need feedback, I usually **turn to** my supervisor.
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turn toward
diriger l'attention ou l'effort vers quelque chose
Meaning
to direct attention or effort to something
Example
More youth are **turning toward** cultural initiatives to make a difference.
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turn towards
commencer à se concentrer sur une nouvelle direction ou un nouveau domaine
Meaning
to start focusing on a new direction or field
Example
After years in law, he decided to **turn towards** teaching.
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turn up
arriver ou apparaître à un événement ou un endroit, souvent de manière inattendue
Meaning
to arrive or appear at an event or place, often unexpectedly
Example
He didn’t **turn up** for the dinner even though he promised.
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turn up at
arriver de manière inattendue à un endroit
Meaning
to arrive unexpectedly at a place
Example
He **turned up at** my office without any notice.
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turn up for
assister ou se présenter pour soutenir un événement ou une cause
Meaning
to attend or show up to support an event or cause
Example
Many locals **turned up for** the community clean-up drive.
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turn up growth
augmenter ou accélérer le taux de croissance
Meaning
to increase or accelerate the rate of growth
Example
The central bank aims to **turn up growth** by reducing interest rates.
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turn up the music
augmenter le volume de la musique
Meaning
to increase the volume of music
Example
They **turned up the music** when everyone started dancing.
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turn within
se concentrer sur son monde intérieur pour trouver la paix ou des réponses
Meaning
to focus on your inner world to find peace or answers
Example
He chose to **turn within** instead of blaming others.
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type in
entrer du texte ou des données en utilisant un clavier
Meaning
to enter text or data using a keyboard
Example
Please **type in** your password to continue.
phrasal-verb
type up
écrire ou préparer quelque chose en utilisant un ordinateur
Meaning
to write or prepare something using a computer
Example
He quickly **typed up** the message and sent it.
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unwind with
se détendre en faisant quelque chose d'agréable
Meaning
to relax by doing something enjoyable
Example
I usually **unwind with** some music after dinner.
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upgrade to
passer à une version plus récente ou meilleure de quelque chose
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
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upload to
transférer des données ou des fichiers d'un appareil local à un serveur ou à Internet
Meaning
to transfer data or files from a local device to a server or the internet
Example
You can **upload to** Google Drive for easy sharing.
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use less of
diminuer la quantité de quelque chose que vous utilisez
Meaning
to decrease the amount of something you use
Example
Try to **use less of** water while washing dishes.
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use sparingly
utiliser quelque chose en petites quantités ou de manière limitée
Meaning
to use something in small or limited amounts
Example
Please **use** the office supplies **sparingly** until the next order arrives.
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value differences
respecter et apprécier ce qui rend les gens uniques
Meaning
to respect and appreciate what makes people unique
Example
We should **value differences** as they make our workplace stronger.
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vet out
examiner quelque chose en profondeur pour éliminer les options faibles
Meaning
to examine something thoroughly to remove weak options
Example
We **vet out** risky proposals before they reach the board.
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vote down a proposal
rejeter une suggestion ou proposition en votant contre
Meaning
to reject a suggestion or proposal by voting against it
Example
The parliament **voted down a proposal** to increase military spending.
phrasal-verb
vote for
choisir quelqu'un ou quelque chose lors d'une élection
Meaning
to choose someone or something in an election
Example
Everyone should **vote for** candidates who value honesty.
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vote in
élire quelqu'un pour un poste par vote
Meaning
to elect someone to a position through voting
Example
The people **voted in** a new government last year.