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life-or-death
An adjective phrase is a group of words used to describe a noun (e.g., rouge foncé).
a. de vie ou de mort
For the rescue team, reaching the trapped climbers before nightfall was a life-or-death matter.Pour l'équipe de secours, atteindre les alpinistes coincés avant la nuit était une question de vie ou de mort.
b. vital
The surgeon faced a life-or-death decision in the operating room.Le chirurgien a fait face à une décision vitale dans la salle d'opération.
2. (figurative) (extremely important)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. de vie ou de mort (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
According to my grandfather, choosing the right restaurant was a life-or-death matter.À entendre mon grand-père, choisir le bon restaurant relevait d'une question de vie ou de mort.
b. crucial
For the survival of the company, securing that contract is a life-or-death issue.Pour la survie de l'entreprise, obtenir ce contrat est crucial.
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