Here you'll find corresponding idioms, and corresponding Culture-Specific items in some fields such as
fashion, units of measure and more.
(by) All and sundry
expression
Everyone.
Example: Skype is one application that is used by all and sundry, despite its pros and cons.
en: De tout un chacun
As blind as a bat.
idiomatic expression
Someone who can not see correctly, or see at all.
Example: He's as blind as a bat.
en: Myope comme une taupe.
As white as a ghost/sheet
To have pale skin due to something.
Example: I tell you, he turned white as a sheet.
His face turned pale - as white as a ghost.
en: Blanc comme un linge
Break a leg!
idiomatic expression
To wish good luck.
Example: A simple "break a leg" would have been nice.
en: Bonne merde !
Clothe size
unit of measurement
Measurement of a piece of clothing.
Example: My corset is a size UK10.
en: FR38 -> US6 -> UK10
eBay listings
abbreviations
MSRP : manufacturer’s suggested retail price /
NWOT : new without tags /
NWT : new with tags /
GUC : good used condition /
VGUC : very good used condition /
TTC : true to size /
en: Abbréviations d'indication sur eBay
Foot-in-the door technique
expression
The foot-in-the-door technique is when a small request is initially made in order to get a person to later agree to a bigger request.
Example: Dolderman said much research has been done on the "foot-in-the-door technique" of changing behaviour by making an initial connection.
en: Technique du pied dans la porte.
I could eat a horse.
idiomatic expression
Being extremely hungry.
Example: I'm so hungry that I could eat a horse.
en: J'ai une faim de loup.
Inch
noun
A unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm).
Example: 89cm -> 35inches
en: Centimètre
Like a bull in a China shop !
idiomatic expression
A person who breaks things or who often makes mistakes or causes damage in situations that require careful thinking or behavior.
Example: You come home every time like a bull in a china shop.
en: Comme un chien dans un jeu de quilles.
Mile
noun
A unit of linear measure equal to 1,760 yards (approximately 1.609 kilometres).
Example: 1 km -> 0.6m // Speed limit 60 -> 97km/h
en: Kilomètre
Scoop back
nominal group
A garment that shows the back of the body. (style of a piece of clothing)
Example: The styles and models are classic, with a body with a scoop back.
en: Dos échancré.
Shift dress
nominal group
A short dress that hangs straight down from the shoulders with clean, simple lines. (a piece of clothing)
Example: This pretty shift dress is your answer for a flattering and fresh Spring style.
en: Robe droite
To force a laugh
expression
To fake a laugh
Example: I forced a laugh.
en: Rire jaune
To have the willies
expression
To be really scared.
Example: I have given myself the willies.
en: Avoir une peur bleue
We’re not yet out of the woods!
idiomatic expression
Still being in a difficult situation, still having difficulties or problems.
Example: We're not out of the woods yet!
en: Nous ne sommes pas sortis de l’auberge.
Word abbreviations
abbreviations
Abbreviations :
e.g. = exempli gratia (us) =/ eg (brit) /
Cf. = compare /
Etc. = and so forth /
i.e. = that is /
viz. = namely /
vs. = versus
