feu vert
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le feu vert
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).
1. (transport)
a. green light
Pourquoi est-ce que tu ralentis ? C'est un feu vert.Why are you slowing down? It's a green light.
2. (figurative) (indication to proceed)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. green light (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Notre projet a reçu le feu vert. On commence demain !Our project got the green light. We start tomorrow!
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