gaff

However, there has also been a series of gaffes, such as the failure to implement in good time the standards for disposing of animal carcasses.
Toutefois, il y a également eu une série de négligences, comme par exemple le fait que les normes pour l'élimination des corps d'animaux n'aient pas été appliquées à temps.
In his first term Ellison largely has avoided the gaffes that tripped him up during his maiden congressional run.
Dans son premier terme, Ellison a largement évité les gaffes qui l'ont trié lors de sa première session du Congrès.
Will the Commission therefore say whether it is true that Commissioner Kinnock wrote such letters? What steps will it take to prevent a repeat of gaffes like this?
Dès lors, la Commission voudrait-elle indiquer s'il est exact que le commissaire Kinnock a écrit de telles lettres et quelles sont les mesures qu'elle compte prendre afin d'éviter que ce genre d'impair ne se reproduise ?
Unless the situation really warrants it (their behavior may cause harm to themselves or others, or is on the way far side of moral and acceptable behaviour), graciously overlook their gaffes and shortcomings.
Sauf si la situation l'exige vraiment (leur comportement peut les blesser ou blesser d'autres personnes ou bien c'est bien trop immoral pour rester acceptable), survolez élégamment leurs bévues et leurs défauts.
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