Highs and lows en français : traduction et définition
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Traduction et définition
the highs and lows (of this week's weather): les températures minimales et maximales (de cette semaine)
the highs and lows (of a trip): les bons et les mauvais moments (d'un voyage)
Exemples
- "Highs of 33 degrees, sunshine and no wind until Monday."
- "As for today, look for partly cloudy skies, with a few rays of sun shining through in the afternoon: highs of 60, 62."
- "If you're in Hawaii, it's time to put on your swimsuits and head to the beach, because this weekend we'll have highs in the mid 80's with no clouds in sight."
Exercice 1
Candy reports that Hawaii will have highs in the mid 80's.
This means in Hawaii this weekend.
This means in Hawaii this weekend.
Candy reports that Hawaii will have highs in the mid 80's.
This means the peak temperatures will be between 84 and 86 degrees in Hawaii this weekend.
This means the peak temperatures will be between 84 and 86 degrees in Hawaii this weekend.
the peak temperatures will be between 84 and 86 degrees: As a noun, "highs" are the upper, maximum range, or the "peak" of something (such as temperatures). Example: We had highs in the 90's all summer long. The terms "highs" and "lows" are commonly used to express the maximum and minimum temperatures (throughout the day, week, etc.). The term "mid" expresses the "middle" of something. Example: Many people have a mid-life crisis when they turn forty years of age. The mid 80's is between 84 and 86.
the average temperatures will be between 84 and 86 degrees: An "average" is a calculation of two extremes, giving an intermediate level or degree between those two extremes. Candy is reporting that the "highs" or upper temperatures will be in the "mid 80's" (which is between 84 and 86 degrees), not that the "average" will be in the "mid 80's". Since there is no mention of the predicted low temperatures for the weekend, it is impossible to determine the "average" temperatures for the weekend.
the peak temperature will be 80 degrees: The "peak" or "high" temperature will be in the "mid 80's" which is not the same as "80 degrees". "Mid 80's" is the middle temperatures between 80 and 90 degrees, which would be between 84 and 86 degrees.
the average temperature will be 80 degrees: An "average" is a calculation of two extremes, giving an intermediate level or degree between those two extremes. Candy is reporting that the "highs" or upper temperatures will be in the mid 80's (which is between 84 and 86 degrees), not that the "average" will be "80 degrees". Since there is no mention of the predicted low temperature for the weekend, it is impossible to determine the "average" temperature for the weekend.
Exercice 2
Fill in the blanks below using terms used in today's broadcast to complete the (new) story below.
After listening to the weather on Friday, Horatio decided to go to the beach. He heard that there would be of 30 degrees during the day. Horatio loves sunbathing, and the weatherman predicted a lot of , so he brought his sunglasses and a big towel. Horatio even brought a kite to fly, and a little sailboat because the weatherman also said there would be .
All these terms were used in the broadcast you just heard
After listening to the weather on Friday, Horatio decided to go to the beach. He heard that there would be of 30 degrees during the day. Horatio loves sunbathing, and the weatherman predicted a lot of , so he brought his sunglasses and a big towel. Horatio even brought a kite to fly, and a little sailboat because the weatherman also said there would be .
All these terms were used in the broadcast you just heard
Fill in the blanks below using terms used in today's broadcast to complete the (new) story below.
After listening to the weather forecast 1 on Friday, Horatio decided to go to the beach. He heard that there would be highs 2 of 30 degrees during the day. Horatio loves sunbathing, and the weatherman predicted a lot of sunshine 3, so he brought his sunglasses and a big towel. Horatio even brought a kite to fly, and a little sailboat because the weatherman also said there would be wind 4.
All these terms were used in the broadcast you just heard
After listening to the weather forecast 1 on Friday, Horatio decided to go to the beach. He heard that there would be highs 2 of 30 degrees during the day. Horatio loves sunbathing, and the weatherman predicted a lot of sunshine 3, so he brought his sunglasses and a big towel. Horatio even brought a kite to fly, and a little sailboat because the weatherman also said there would be wind 4.
All these terms were used in the broadcast you just heard
1 forecast: A "forecast" is a prediction. The term is often used in the context of weather reports and meteorology, however the term can also be used in other contexts, notably financial ones. Example: The sales forecast for the next two quarters is promising. As a verb, "to forecast" is to predict.
2 highs: As a noun, "highs" are the upper, maximum range, or the "peak" of something (such as temperatures). Example: We had highs in the 90's all summer long. The terms "highs" and "lows" are commonly used to express the maximum and minimum temperatures (throughout the day, week, etc.).
3 sunshine: "Sunshine" refers to the light emitted by that wonderful star, the sun. If the weatherman has predicted "sunshine" it makes sense that Horatio would bring sunglasses and a towel to the beach.
4 wind: "Wind" is moving air. "Flying a kite" and "sailing" are two activities which require wind (to propel the kite and boat).
Exercice 3
When Bruno writes about the "pros and cons", he is referring to the of outsourcing.
When Bruno writes about the "pros and cons", he is referring to the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing.
advantages and disadvantages: "The pros and cons" of an argument, proposal or idea are its positive and negative aspects. Bruno will discuss the "pros and cons" or the "advantages and disadvantages" of outsourcing with Philip and Susie. When making a decision on a future policy, many companies discuss the "pros and cons" before moving forward.
ups and downs: The "ups and downs (of life)" are the good things and the bad things that people experience in life. The expression is not used to describe the "advantages and disadvantages" of something, although the term does indicate the "positive and negative" elements of a situation. For example, we might say: My wife and I have always been loyal to each other despite the "ups and downs" of life.
ins and outs: The "ins and outs (of the new computer program)" are the details of a complex situation, system, procedure or machine. The expression is not used to describe the topic of a discussion or debate, though it could be used to describe the inner workings or details of a debate. For example: The "ins and outs" of the political process in France always confuse me.
highs and lows: "Highs and lows" usually refer to the numbers of the stock market, or the temperatures in the weather report. It can also mean the good things and bad things that people experience in life. It is not used to describe something specific like the topic of a discussion or debate.
professionals and amateurs : The expression "the pros and cons" doesn't actually refer to being "professional", rather it refers to the positive and negative aspects of a situation.
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