Hello I'm Emma Davené,
I'm currently studying applied foreign languages in English and German. I created this Glossary in Applied English translation.
It's very useful to remember ,the words, the key words, to improve your skills by learning more vocabulary every week... to be able to understand and use it again every time your need it.
A Scoop back
A nominal group
en: Un dos échancré
Astonishing
Adjective
extremely surprising or impressive; amazing
Example: When he started the project they thought he wasn't able to do it because he was last in the standings but now we can't see that he finished second in the standings and earned a promotion. an astonishing achievement!!!
en: Étonnant
Break a leg
Idiom
An expression to wish good luck to someone.
Example: Danny's family told him to “break a leg” right before he went up on stage.
en: Bonne chance
Commitment
Noun
the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.//an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action.
Example: With so many business commitments time for recreation was limited.
en: Engagement
Drive safe, safe trip...
Idiom
An idiom to wish all the best for the road they'll do.
Example: Enjoy your vacation. Have a safe trip! See you in a week!
en: Bonne route
Front hem
A nominal group
a piece of clothing is an edge that is folded over and stitched down to prevent threads coming loose.
Example: She pulled nervously at the hem of her too-short skirt.
en: Ourlet avant
I give up
Idiom
To let give someone an answer to something
Example: It's too complicated to find the answer! I give up!
en: Je donne ma langue au chat
Label
A noun
A small piece of fabric, paper, or plastic that is attached to a product.
Example: The name is prominently displayed on the label.
en: Etiquette
Lawns
Noun
A place with grass and is kept mowed.//an open space between woods .
Example: There is a front garden with a lawn area.
en: Pelouses
Manufacturer
A noun
A person or company that makes goods for sale.
Example: They are one of the country's leading manufacturers of children's clothing.
en: Fabricant
Owners
Noun
Someone who owns something
Example: Look here ! He is the proud owner of a huge castle.
en: Propriétaire
Put up
A phrasal verb
Construct or erect something.//Display a notice, sign.
Example: she put up a sign advertising the guest house.
en: Apposer/ faire des réserves
Query
Noun
a question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.
Example: Don't hesitate if you have any queries and telephone our office.
en: Requête
Residancial suburbs
A nominal group
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
Example: When I was a student, I lived in the Parisian residential suburbs.
en: Banlieue résidentielle
Road safety
Noun
the measures taken to reduce the risk of road traffic injuries and death.
Example: The government has launched a new road safety campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of road accidents.
en: Sécurité routière
Shift dress
A noun
a dress in which the cloth falls straight from the shoulders and has darts around the bust.
Example: For the fashion show, all the women were elegant and wore shift dresses
en: Une robe droite
Sign
A noun
A thing that show a message
Example: A sign were displayed in large format on road safety : CAREFUL WHILE DRIVING!
en: Pancarte
Snap fasteners
A noun
A small piece of metal or plastic used to fasten clothes, with two usually round parts, one of which is pushed into the other.
Example: The stylist was upset because she had to fix the snap fasteners on the dress that the models will wear for the fashion show in less than an hour.
en: Attaches bretelles
Take care, all best, I wish you well...
Idiom
A sentence to hope the best for someone.
Example: I wish you well about your ongoing project, I'm sure it will be pretty amazing.
en: Bonne continuation
Voluntary workers
A noun
A person who does work without getting paid to do it .
Example: It has achieved more with voluntary workers in three years than paid workers have achieved in ten.
en: Bénévoles
We're not yet out of the woods
Idiom
Someone who are still having difficulties or problems.
Example: In one week we have to write three essays and two fifteen-minute presentations but the teams are not created yet. We're not yet out of the woods!!!