Behind someone's back en français : traduction et définition
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Traduction et définition
(She did all this) behind my back!: (Elle a fait tout ça) derrière mon dos !
Exemples
- "However, I find it very hard to believe that Horatio would ever go behind my back and do something like that."
- "On the corner is a banker with a motorcar, the little children laugh at him behind his back."
Exercice 1
You and your best friend are having a very serious discussion using only expressions used in the conversation you just heard!
Choose the most appropriate idiom to respond in each case. Choose the answers that make the most sense in the context of your discussion!
Friend: I've decided to ask Carla out on a date.
You: ! Don't you know her boyfriend is a ninja?
Friend: Yeah I know. Do you think it could be dangerous?
You: . I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.
Friend: Maybe you're right. So what are you doing after work?
You: I'm going on a date with Carla.
Friend: How dare you !
Choose the most appropriate idiom to respond in each case. Choose the answers that make the most sense in the context of your discussion!
Friend: I've decided to ask Carla out on a date.
You: ! Don't you know her boyfriend is a ninja?
Friend: Yeah I know. Do you think it could be dangerous?
You: . I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.
Friend: Maybe you're right. So what are you doing after work?
You: I'm going on a date with Carla.
Friend: How dare you !
You and your best friend are having a very serious discussion using only expressions used in the conversation you just heard!
Choose the most appropriate idiom to respond in each case. Choose the answers that make the most sense in the context of your discussion!
Friend: I've decided to ask Carla out on a date.
You: That's easier said than done 1! Don't you know her boyfriend is a ninja?
Friend: Yeah I know. Do you think it could be dangerous?
You: You can never be too careful 2. I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.
Friend: Maybe you're right. So what are you doing after work?
You: I'm going on a date with Carla.
Friend: How dare you go behind my back 3!
Choose the most appropriate idiom to respond in each case. Choose the answers that make the most sense in the context of your discussion!
Friend: I've decided to ask Carla out on a date.
You: That's easier said than done 1! Don't you know her boyfriend is a ninja?
Friend: Yeah I know. Do you think it could be dangerous?
You: You can never be too careful 2. I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.
Friend: Maybe you're right. So what are you doing after work?
You: I'm going on a date with Carla.
Friend: How dare you go behind my back 3!
1 That's easier said than done: This is the best choice here. The idiom "(that's) easier said than done" expresses that "doing" something is harder than "speaking" about doing it, or even that speaking about something is far easier than doing it. Example: Your suggestion to replace all the old computers with brand new ones is easier said than done.
1 How dare you go behind my back: This isn't the best choice here. "To go behind someone's back" is to do something without the knowledge of someone else. For example: I told him not to send the email, but he went ahead and sent it behind my back, without telling anyone. "How dare you (speak to me like this)" is a construction which expresses surprise and anger on the part of the speaker. This expression is often used to describe the indignation of the speaker at an action which was inappropriate, disrespectful or out of place.
1 Well, if you put it that way: This isn't the best choice here. "If you put it that way..." is an expression used to comment upon the way something (such as an argument or information) has been presented or delivered. For example: -Living in a confined space adds structure and discipline to your life. -If you put it that way, going to prison sounds desirable! This expression is often used to point out that the way that something is said is either subjective, biased, or sometimes even convincing.
2 You can never be too careful: This is the best choice here. "You can never be too careful" is an expression which encourages caution or prudence in actions. The construction "you can never be too + adjective" expresses that there is ALWAYS a need for something. For example: You can never be too cautious when it comes to bears.
2 I find that hard to believe: This isn't the best choice here. "To find something hard to believe" is to doubt the veracity or truthfulness of a topic. For example: I found his explanation about his sick grandmother hard to believe.
2 I suppose it's the thing to do: This isn't the best choice here. "I suppose it's the thing to do" is a statement which expresses the speaker's (reluctant) decision to go forward with an action. For example: I don't want to fire her, but I suppose it's the thing to do.
3 go behind my back: This is the best choice here. "To go behind someone's back" is to do something without the knowledge of someone else. For example: I told him not to send the email, but he went ahead and sent it behind my back, without telling anyone. "How dare you (speak to me like this)" is a construction which expresses surprise and anger on the part of the speaker. This expression is often used to describe the indignation of the speaker at an action which was inappropriate, disrespectful or out of place, such as flirting with a girl that your friend is interested in.
3 think it was all about peace and love back then: This isn't the best choice here. Expressions which include "back then" or "back in those days" are often used to express nostalgia or affection for times past. For example: Back in my father's time, a quarter was worth a dollar, and a dollar was worth 10 dollars, and 10 dollars, that was worth like... a billion dollars.
3 think there's anything to worry about: This isn't the best choice here. This expression doesn't belong in the context of this conversation.
Exercice 2
Polly: Philip, have you been talking me my back again?
Philip: How about for a walk together so we can talk this issue?
Polly: I’m to leave, so no. Also I don’t like anything you.
Philip: How about for a walk together so we can talk this issue?
Polly: I’m to leave, so no. Also I don’t like anything you.
Polly: Philip, have you been talking about 1 me behind 2 my back again?
Philip: How about going 3 for a walk together so we can talk about 4 this issue?
Polly: I’m about 5 to leave, so no. Also I don’t like anything about 6 you.
Philip: How about going 3 for a walk together so we can talk about 4 this issue?
Polly: I’m about 5 to leave, so no. Also I don’t like anything about 6 you.
1 about: 'To talk about' someone is to discuss them or say things relating to them. Another example: 'Why are you guys always talking about Pete? It's like you're obsessed with him!'.
1 around: We cannot 'talk around' someone in English. However, we can 'talk around a subject', meaning that we avoid mentioning it directly. For example: 'If they mention the radioactive fish we serve, try to talk around the subject'.
1 behind: We do not generally 'talk behind' someone in English, although we can talk, or do something, 'behind someone's back' (without them knowing). 'Behind' refers to a position to the rear of something. For example: 'The cinema is behind the town hall'.
2 behind: 'To talk about someone behind their back' means to discuss them without them knowing, or when they are not present. This idiom generally implies that negative or unpleasant things were said. For example: 'Flora is always friendly to me in person, but I'm sure she talks about me behind my back'.
2 around: We do not use 'around' in this idiom. 'Around' describes movement along the edge or perimeter of something. For example: 'We walked all the way around the concert hall, but couldn't find the entrance'.
2 about: 'About' does not make sense at this point in the sentence. Polly could say 'Have you been talking about my back again?' (Have you been discussing the part of my body on the opposite side to my chest?), but that would be a rather unusual sentence.
3 going: The phrase 'How about', when used to make a suggestion, is generally followed by the '-ing' form of the verb. Another example: 'How about cooking a nice dinner together?'.
3 to go: We never use the infinitive form of the verb after 'how about'.
3 go: We cannot use this form of the verb here. In spoken English, it would be possible to say 'How about we go for a walk?'. However, the '-ing' form is more common and more correct.
4 about: 'To talk about' something is to discuss it. Philip is suggesting that he and Polly have a conversation regarding her complaint. Another example: 'You seem upset. Do you want to talk about what happened?'.
4 around: 'To talk around' a subject is to avoid mentioning it directly. For example: 'I wanted to discuss the divorce, but my father just talked around the subject all evening'. Philip is very unlikely to be suggesting this, and much more likely to suggest to Polly that they discuss the issue that she is referring to.
4 from: We cannot 'talk from' an issue or topic in English. However, we can 'talk from the heart', which means to express oneself with emotional honesty and authenticity.
5 about: If someone is 'about to' do something, then they plan to do it immediately, or very soon. For example: 'That man is about to jump off that bridge! Somebody stop him!'.
5 off: We cannot use 'off' in this sentence. However, if we removed the verb 'to leave', Polly could simply say 'I'm off', which is a colloquial way of saying 'I'm leaving'. For example: 'I've had enough of this film. I'm off.'
5 around: We cannot use 'around' in this sentence. If someone is 'around', it means that they are somewhere nearby, but we don't know exactly where. For example: -Have you seen Jean anywhere? -He's around, somewhere in the office.
6 about: When Polly says 'I don't like anything about you', it means that there is no aspect of Philip's personality which she finds pleasing. 'About' in this context means 'concerning' or 'relating to'. Another example: 'I'm fascinated by you. I want to know everything about you.'
6 of: We cannot use 'of' in this sentence: it doesn't work after the word 'anything'. However, Polly could say 'I don't like any part of you' or 'I don't like any aspect of you'.
6 from: It doesn't make sense to use 'from' in this sentence. We might say 'I don't believe anything that comes from Philip', meaning 'I don't believe anything that Philip says or writes'.
Exercice 3
You and your best friend are having a very serious discussion using only expressions used in the conversation you just heard!
Choose the most appropriate idiom to respond in each case. Choose the answers that make the most sense in the context of your discussion!
Friend: I've decided to ask Carla out on a date.
You: ! Don't you know her boyfriend is a ninja?
Friend: Yeah I know. Do you think it could be dangerous?
You: . I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.
Friend: Maybe you're right. So what are you doing after work?
You: I'm going on a date with Carla.
Friend: How dare you !
Choose the most appropriate idiom to respond in each case. Choose the answers that make the most sense in the context of your discussion!
Friend: I've decided to ask Carla out on a date.
You: ! Don't you know her boyfriend is a ninja?
Friend: Yeah I know. Do you think it could be dangerous?
You: . I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.
Friend: Maybe you're right. So what are you doing after work?
You: I'm going on a date with Carla.
Friend: How dare you !
You and your best friend are having a very serious discussion using only expressions used in the conversation you just heard!
Choose the most appropriate idiom to respond in each case. Choose the answers that make the most sense in the context of your discussion!
Friend: I've decided to ask Carla out on a date.
You: That's easier said than done 1! Don't you know her boyfriend is a ninja?
Friend: Yeah I know. Do you think it could be dangerous?
You: You can never be too careful 2. I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.
Friend: Maybe you're right. So what are you doing after work?
You: I'm going on a date with Carla.
Friend: How dare you go behind my back 3!
Choose the most appropriate idiom to respond in each case. Choose the answers that make the most sense in the context of your discussion!
Friend: I've decided to ask Carla out on a date.
You: That's easier said than done 1! Don't you know her boyfriend is a ninja?
Friend: Yeah I know. Do you think it could be dangerous?
You: You can never be too careful 2. I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.
Friend: Maybe you're right. So what are you doing after work?
You: I'm going on a date with Carla.
Friend: How dare you go behind my back 3!
1 That's easier said than done: This is the best choice here. The idiom "(that's) easier said than done" expresses that "doing" something is harder than "speaking" about doing it, or even that speaking about something is far easier than doing it. Example: Your suggestion to replace all the old computers with brand new ones is easier said than done.
1 How dare you go behind my back: This isn't the best choice here. "To go behind someone's back" is to do something without the knowledge of someone else. For example: I told him not to send the email, but he went ahead and sent it behind my back, without telling anyone. "How dare you (speak to me like this)" is a construction which expresses surprise and anger on the part of the speaker. This expression is often used to describe the indignation of the speaker at an action which was inappropriate, disrespectful or out of place.
1 Well, if you put it that way: This isn't the best choice here. "If you put it that way..." is an expression used to comment upon the way something (such as an argument or information) has been presented or delivered. For example: -Living in a confined space adds structure and discipline to your life. -If you put it that way, going to prison sounds desirable! This expression is often used to point out that the way that something is said is either subjective, biased, or sometimes even convincing.
2 You can never be too careful: This is the best choice here. "You can never be too careful" is an expression which encourages caution or prudence in actions. The construction "you can never be too + adjective" expresses that there is ALWAYS a need for something. For example: You can never be too cautious when it comes to bears.
2 I find that hard to believe: This isn't the best choice here. "To find something hard to believe" is to doubt the veracity or truthfulness of a topic. For example: I found his explanation about his sick grandmother hard to believe.
2 I suppose it's the thing to do: This isn't the best choice here. "I suppose it's the thing to do" is a statement which expresses the speaker's (reluctant) decision to go forward with an action. For example: I don't want to fire her, but I suppose it's the thing to do.
3 go behind my back: This is the best choice here. "To go behind someone's back" is to do something without the knowledge of someone else. For example: I told him not to send the email, but he went ahead and sent it behind my back, without telling anyone. "How dare you (speak to me like this)" is a construction which expresses surprise and anger on the part of the speaker. This expression is often used to describe the indignation of the speaker at an action which was inappropriate, disrespectful or out of place, such as flirting with a girl that your friend is interested in.
3 think it was all about peace and love back then: This isn't the best choice here. Expressions which include "back then" or "back in those days" are often used to express nostalgia or affection for times past. For example: Back in my father's time, a quarter was worth a dollar, and a dollar was worth 10 dollars, and 10 dollars, that was worth like... a billion dollars.
3 think there's anything to worry about: This isn't the best choice here. This expression doesn't belong in the context of this conversation.
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