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faire ses valises
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
a. to pack
On part tôt demain matin, donc je vais faire mes valises ce soir.We're leaving early tomorrow morning, so I'm going to pack tonight.
b. to pack one's suitcases
Benoît fait ses valises pour son voyage en Guadeloupe.Benoît is packing his suitcases for his trip to Guadeloupe.
c. to pack one's bags
Quand tu fais tes valises, n’oublie pas ton imperméable.When you pack your bags, don't forget your raincoat.
2. (figurative) (to depart for good)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to pack one's bags (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Si tu ne t’excuses pas, Christelle pourrait bien faire ses valises.If you don't apologize, Christelle might just pack her bags.
b. to leave
Mon collègue pense sérieusement à faire ses valises si nos conditions de travail ne s'améliorent pas.My colleague is seriously thinking about leaving if our working conditions don't improve.
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