power trip
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power trip
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (colloquial) (abuse of power)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. le délire d'autorité (M) (colloquial)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Ever since he became manager, Adrian's been on a power trip.Depuis qu'il est devenu manager, Adrian est en plein délire d'autorité.
b. le côté mégalo (M) (colloquial)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Nobody likes working with someone on a power trip.Personne n'aime travailler avec quelqu'un qui a un côté mégalo.
c. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Daniel went on a power trip the moment he was given responsibilities.Daniel s'est mis à abuser de son autorité dès qu'on lui a confié des responsabilités.
Don't go on a power trip just because you've been promoted!Ne commence pas à faire ton petit chef juste parce que tu as été promu !
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