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prendre la porte
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).
1. (colloquial) (idiom) (to leave)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to walk out
Judith a pris la porte car elle était fatiguée de la discussion avec ses parents.Judith walked out because she was tired of the discussion with her parents.
2. (colloquial) (idiom) (to leave for good)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to walk out (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Furieux de la décision du patron, certains de mes collègues ont pris la porte.Furious at the boss's decision, some of my colleagues walked out.
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