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idiom
aim high
fixer des objectifs ambitieux et stimulants
Meaning
to set challenging and ambitious goals
Example
Always **aim high** if you want to achieve greatness.
phrasal-verb
aim higher
fixer des objectifs plus ambitieux
Meaning
to set more ambitious goals
Example
If you want to succeed, you must **aim higher**.
phrasal-verb
aim toward
diriger des efforts ou des plans vers la réalisation de quelque chose
Meaning
to direct efforts or plans toward achieving something
Example
Her education is **aimed toward** a career in medicine.
phrasal-verb
aim toward excellence
concentrer les efforts pour atteindre la plus haute qualité ou norme
Meaning
to focus effort on achieving the highest quality or standard
Example
Our company always **aims toward excellence** in every project.
idiom
air gap
une séparation physique entre des systèmes sécurisés et non sécurisés
Meaning
a physical separation between secure and insecure systems
Example
Critical networks are kept **air-gapped** to prevent unauthorized access.
phrasal-verb
air issues out
Parler ouvertement des problèmes pour les résoudre
Meaning
to talk openly about problems to resolve them
Example
Teams **air issues out** during retros so nothing lingers.
idiom
air out
laisser entrer de l'air frais dans un espace
Meaning
to let fresh air into a space
Example
Open the windows to **air out** the room.
idiom
Air time
Le temps pendant lequel quelque chose est diffusé à la télévision ou à la radio
Meaning
The amount of time something is broadcast on TV or radio
Example
The charity event got a lot of **air time** on local stations.
idiom
Airhead
Une personne stupide ou idiote.
Meaning
A silly or foolish person.
Example
Don't be such an **airhead**, pay attention!
idiom
algorithm
un ensemble de règles ou d'instructions pour résoudre un problème ou accomplir une tâche
Meaning
a set of rules or instructions for solving a problem or performing a task
Example
The **algorithm** sorts the data into categories.
idiom
algorithmic bias
le favoritisme systématique envers certaines données ou résultats par un algorithme, souvent sans intention.
Meaning
the systematic favoritism towards certain data or outcomes by an algorithm, often unintentionally.
Example
The development team worked to eliminate **algorithmic bias** in the AI model.
idiom
algorithmic trading
l'utilisation d'algorithmes pour automatiser le trading sur les marchés financiers
Meaning
the use of algorithms to automate trading in financial markets
Example
Banks are increasingly using **algorithmic trading** to optimize their investments.
idiom
alien concept
quelque chose d'inconnu ou étrange
Meaning
something unfamiliar or strange
Example
Honesty seems like an **alien concept** to him.
idiom
alien invasion
une arrivée soudaine ou une présence accablante de quelque chose d'inconnu
Meaning
a sudden arrival or overwhelming presence of something unfamiliar
Example
The mall felt like an **alien invasion** during the sale.
phrasal-verb
align across
mettre en accord des stratégies ou des actions à travers des régions ou des équipes
Meaning
to bring strategies or actions in agreement across regions or teams
Example
Global managers **align across** departments to ensure consistent performance.
phrasal-verb
align efforts toward
orienter les efforts d'équipe vers un objectif commun
Meaning
to direct teamwork and actions toward a shared objective
Example
We need to **align efforts toward** achieving long-term goals.
phrasal-verb
align policies with
rendre les politiques cohérentes avec celles d'un autre pays ou organisation
Meaning
to make policies consistent with those of another country or organization
Example
Member states **aligned policies with** international trade standards.
phrasal-verb
align with
être d'accord ou soutenir les objectifs ou principes des autres
Meaning
to agree with or support the goals or principles of others
Example
Many countries **align with** global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
idiom
alive and kicking
toujours en vie et plein de vie
Meaning
still healthy and full of life
Example
My grandmother is 90 but still **alive and kicking**.
B1 idiom
all ears
Écouter très attentivement
Meaning
Listening very attentively
Example
When the teacher started explaining the concept, the students were all ears.
idiom
All for one and one for all
Tout le monde dans le groupe travaille ensemble pour le bien commun.
Meaning
Everyone in the group works together for the common good.
Example
In our company, we believe in the motto, **all for one and one for all**.
idiom
All hands on deck
Tout le monde doit travailler ensemble ou aider avec une tâche.
Meaning
Everyone must work together or help with a task.
Example
We need **all hands on deck** to finish this project by tomorrow.
idiom
all in good time
tout arrivera en temps voulu ; soyez patient
Meaning
something will happen eventually; be patient
Example
**All in good time**, you’ll see the results soon.
idiom
all in the same boat
dans la même situation ou face aux mêmes défis
Meaning
in the same situation or facing the same challenges
Example
We're all **in the same boat**, so let's work together to solve this problem.