Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
accept yourself as
reconnaître et être en paix avec qui vous êtes
Meaning
to recognize and be at peace with who you are
Example
You grow emotionally when you **accept yourself as** you truly are.
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account for
expliquer la raison de quelque chose; représenter une partie de quelque chose
Meaning
to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something
Example
These factors **account for** most of the differences in results.
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acknowledge someone for
reconnaître et remercier quelqu'un pour son aide ou sa contribution
Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company **acknowledged her for** her dedication and teamwork.
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acknowledge with
montrer de la reconnaissance ou de l'appréciation à travers quelque chose
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
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acknowledge with thanks
accepter formellement quelque chose et remercier le donneur
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
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act out over stress
se comporter mal parce que la pression devient accablante
Meaning
to behave badly because pressure feels overwhelming
Example
Kids sometimes **act out over stress** when parents pack for long trips.
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act up
se comporter mal ou causer des problèmes
Meaning
to behave badly or cause trouble
Example
The kids started to **act up** during the long car ride.
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act up to
agir selon ce qui est attendu ou approprié
Meaning
to behave according to what is expected or suitable
Example
She tries to **act up to** her reputation as a hardworking student.
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adapt around
modifier les plans ou comportements pour s'adapter aux circonstances changeantes
Meaning
to modify plans or behavior to fit changing circumstances
Example
We need to **adapt around** the new market trends quickly.
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adapt around challenges
changer les plans ou le comportement pour faire face aux obstacles de manière efficace
Meaning
to change plans or behavior to deal with obstacles effectively
Example
Our team had to **adapt around challenges** when the project timeline shifted.
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adapt culturally
ajuster le comportement ou l'état d'esprit pour s'intégrer dans une autre culture
Meaning
to adjust behavior or mindset to fit into another culture
Example
When moving abroad, it’s important to **adapt culturally** to the new environment.
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adapt for
modifier ou ajuster quelque chose pour le rendre adapté à une nouvelle culture ou un nouveau but
Meaning
to modify or adjust something to make it suitable for a new culture or purpose
Example
The book was **adapted for** a film that appealed to global audiences.
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adapt from experience
changer de comportement ou de méthode en fonction de ce que l'on a appris
Meaning
to change behavior or methods based on what one has learned
Example
Good leaders **adapt from experience** to face new challenges.
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adapt in
s'adapter à un nouvel environnement culturel ou cadre
Meaning
to adjust oneself to a new cultural environment or setting
Example
It takes time to **adapt in** a new cultural setting when moving abroad.
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adapt oneself to
s'adapter ou changer pour s'intégrer dans une nouvelle culture ou environnement
Meaning
to adjust or change to fit into a new culture or environment
Example
He quickly **adapted himself to** the local traditions.
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adapt out of necessity
changer de comportement ou de plans en raison des circonstances
Meaning
to change behavior or plans because circumstances require it
Example
During the crisis, businesses had to **adapt out of necessity**.
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adapt over time
s'ajuster progressivement aux changements ou aux nouvelles circonstances
Meaning
to gradually adjust to changes or new circumstances
Example
Teams often **adapt over time** as they face different challenges.
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adapt through
changer de comportement ou d'habitudes en raison de l'exposition à de nouvelles expériences
Meaning
to change behavior or habits because of exposure to new experiences
Example
She managed to **adapt through** constant interaction with locals.
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adapt to
changer votre comportement pour s'adapter à une nouvelle situation ou culture
Meaning
to change your behavior to fit a new situation or culture
Example
It takes patience to **adapt to** a completely different lifestyle.
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adapt under pressure
s'ajuster efficacement en cas de situations stressantes
Meaning
to adjust effectively when facing stressful situations
Example
Professionals must learn to **adapt under pressure**.
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adapt within
s'ajuster tout en maintenant son identité personnelle
Meaning
to adjust oneself while keeping personal identity
Example
Immigrants often **adapt within** new societies while keeping their traditions alive.
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adapt within communities
ajuster son comportement et ses habitudes pour s'intégrer dans une communauté locale
Meaning
to adjust behavior and habits to fit in with a local community
Example
Immigrants often need to **adapt within communities** to feel at home.
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adapt within new environments
s'adapter à de nouveaux environnements culturels ou coutumes
Meaning
to adjust yourself to new cultural surroundings or customs
Example
It takes time to **adapt within new environments**, but it’s worth it.
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add in
ajouter un petit commentaire ou détail poli
Meaning
to include a small polite comment or detail
Example
If I may, I’d like to **add in** one more observation.