olive branch (branche d'olive)

Idiom Diplomacy

Signification

a gesture of peace or reconciliation

un geste de paix ou de réconciliation (un geste de paix ou de réconciliation)

Phrases d'exemple

"The president extended an olive branch by inviting his rival to the summit."

"Le président a tendu une branche d'olive en invitant son rival au sommet." (Le président a tendu une **branche d'olive** en invitant son rival au sommet.)

Expressions Connexes

walk on air

to feel very happy

law-abiding citizen

a person who always follows the law

light the fire

to inspire or motivate people to act passionately

pulling the strings

to control something or someone secretly

road to success

the path or actions that lead to achievement

light up someone’s day

to make someone happy