faute grave
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la faute grave
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
a. serious mistake
J'ai commis une faute grave et je m'en veux terriblement.I made a serious mistake, and I feel terrible about it.
b. gross misconduct
Mon collègue a été licencié pour faute grave.My colleague was fired for gross misconduct.
c. serious offense (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Commettre une faute grave peut ruiner une carrière professionnelle.Committing a serious offense can ruin a professional career.
d. serious offence
C'est une faute grave. Tu risques le renvoi de l'école !That's a serious offence. You risk being expelled from the school!
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