MDL Theme 1

5 Learning a second language terms

I'm going to introduce the this topic: learning a second language... It deals with the schools, the question is to know if the students need to learn a second language, if it is very important for them. This question will also have an impact on the economy of each country concerned.

Awkward
1 causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with. Syn : difficult, tricky Antonymes : easy, straightforward 2 Causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience. Syn : embarrassing, uncomfortable
Example: I am in a very awkward position.
en: Maladroit, gênant, embarrassant
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Chucks
Text 2
throw (something) carelessly or casually. Or as a noun : dismissal or rejection. Syn: (to) throw
Example: He's still wondering why and how the lady got the chuck. He chucks it in the bin
en: Jetter / un mandrin
Lean on
Text 2
rely on or derive support from someone or something. Syn: depend on, rely on
Example: they have learned to lean on each other for support
en: Reposer sur/ dépendre de
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Lucrative
Text 1
producing a great deal of profit. Syn: beneficial
Example: Some languages are more lucrative than others
en: Lucratif
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Throwing their hat into the ring
Text 2
to announce that one is going to try to win a contest Syn: putting more attention to
Example: A candidate has thrown his hat into the ring.
en: Tirer leurs épingles du jeu
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