Expressions idiomatiques : hommes et femmes

en ce moment d'élections aux États Unis, nous ne voyons que l'opposition

d'un homme et d'une femme...

Partout, dans l'entreprise, en politique, dans les ministères, on parle de "parité ",

tentative souvent hypocrite pour établir l'égalité homme-femme.

Les clichés traditionnels, ou en évolution très lente, continuent à se répandre...

Les expressions idiomatiques sont un exemple flagrant de ces clichés qui se

perpétuent... et dans ces expressions, l'opposition homme-femme est

constante.

(to behave in a brave, responsible and mature way, as expected of men)

(purchasing something without inspecting it first, marrying quickly)

(conflict, competitiveness that may exist between males and females.)

(unknowledgeable people leading ill-informed people)

(a belief or superstition that has no factual basis)

* A cradle robber: il les prend au berceau...

(A man who gets involved with very young women)

(a young woman perceived as helpless in fairy tales) 

(being dressed attractively to attract potential romantic partners of the opposite sex)

* Every man for himself: Chacun pour soi ! 

(individuals should pursue their own interests) 

* Fair play to her: Bravo à elle ! 

(an impressive accomplishment by a woman) 

To rob the cradle/ to rob the grave                                     Dressed to 'kill'! 

(the man has the commanding role in that relationship).

(the initial period of joy and romance passing in a marriage or relationship) 

(one's future spouse in the period before marriage).

(a man who pursues romantic relationships with many different women)

Rien n'est pire que la colère d'une femme délaissée. 

(a woman rejected or treated unfairly by a man is destructive and angry.)

* A male chauvinist pig: Un porc machiste ! 

(a man who believes men are superior to women and treats women in a disrespectful way.)

(phrase to summon courage and face difficulties in a masculine way)

(biological urge some women feel to become mothers.)

Les hommes sont de Mars, les femmes de Vénus!

(genders act so distinctly that they seem to come from different planets).

(a woman's ideal romantic partner and potential husband)  

*Shrewish woman (derogatory term): Une vraie mégère !

an assertive, ill-tempered, scolding woman, not acting as a woman "should."

* Wolf whistle: Siffler une femme.

This refers to a loud whistle used by men to indicate they find a passing woman attractive,

*A confirmed bachelor : Un vieux garçon.

a man who shows little or no interest in women.

* 'Every man and his dog' : Tout le monde !

'Every man and his dog': a lot of people

* Failure is the mother of success: L'échec mène au succès.

Failure is often a stepping stone towards success.

* To get hitched : Etre casé ! 

If you get hitched, you get married

* Tied to your mother's apron strings: Dans les jupons de sa mère... 

A boy who is so used to his mother's care that he cannot do anything on his own. 

* A man of his word : un homme de parole

a person who does what he says and keeps his promises.

* A man of God : Un homme de Dieu. 

A man of God is a clergyman.

* A 'man Friday' (from Robinson Crusoe) : un serviteur

An assistant, or companion. The feminine equivalent is "Girl Friday') 

* A mummy's boy : Le petit garçon de sa maman. 

A man who is still very dependent on his mother.

                                               His Mummy's boy! 

Il y a tellement d'opinions et de jugements différents sur l'homme et la femme... 

Vous pouvez choisir les appréciations qui vous conviennent, et méditer un peu

en attendant, espérant, la stricte égalité... si elle est vraiment possible ! 

Courage pour le test ! 

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1. 'I'd like Noah to be more independent and outgoing... Yet, he's very shy and reserved...
He's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas. I hope he'll change.'J'aimerais que Noah soit plus indépendant
et sociable. Cependant, il est timide et réservé. Il est __________. J'espère qu'il changera...


2. 'Ian is chatting up several girls again... He's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas... Don't listen to him...'
Ian baratine encore plusieurs jeunes filles... C'est ____________ Ne l'écoute pas !


3. 'You just have to look at her! Obviously, Sandy Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas, and Vince accepts everything she wants.'Il suffit de la; regarder! De toute évidence, Sandy _________ et Vince accepte tout ce qu'elle veut.


4. 'Oh dear! That boy is much older than his girl friend... He's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas ! She'd be better at school!' Oh là là ! Ce garçon est bien plus âgé que son amie ! C'est ______________ Elle serait mieux à l'école !


5. 'When I met him, I knew it! He's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas and we get along perfectly well!'
Quand je l'ai rencontré, J'ai su que c'était lui... C'est ______ et l'on s'entend parfaitement bien !


6. 'Amy used to go out with our group a lot, but now that she's Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas, we no longer see her!'
Amy sortait beaucoup avec notre groupe, mais maintenant qu'elle est casée, on ne la voit plus.


7. 'Be strong! Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas and grit your teeth, it'll only take a few seconds! It's just an injection!'
Sois fort! Conduis-toi comme un homme et serre les dents, ça ne prendra que quelques secondes ! C'est juste une piqûre !


8. 'I hate it when boys or men Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas at me! I think it's rude and such behaviours get on my nerves!' Je déteste lorsque des garçons ou des hommes me sifflent. Je trouve que c'est impoli et de telles conduites m'énervent !


9. 'If I were you, I'd break up with Joe now... He nothing but Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas and really doesn't deserve you!' A ta place, je romprais d'avec Joe maintenant. Ce n'est qu'un _________ et il ne te mérite pas !


10. 'The Act like a manMr Righta cradle robbera ladies'manan MCP (Male Chauvinistic Pig)battle of the sexeshitchedstill tied in his mother's apron strings.wears the pants in the relationshipwolf whistle Je ne sais pas has been going on for generations and I simply refuse to go on fighting any longer!'La ______ continue depuis des générations et je refuse simplement de continuer à me battre plus longtemps.