to put feelers
French translation: "Sonder le terrain"
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| na | "Tâter le terrain" |
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| na | tâter le terrain (pour essayer de savoir) |
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| na | RECTIFICATION ! |
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| na | "Sonder le terrain" |
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"Tâter le terrain" Explanation: dans le sens "prendre la tendance" My own |
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tâter le terrain (pour essayer de savoir) Explanation: tâter le terrain (pour essayer de savoir) l'expression en anglais se comprend grâce au mot "feelers" = antennes (papillons et autres insectes) avec lesquels ils explorent leur environnement. Bon courage ! bilingue |
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RECTIFICATION ! Explanation: avec lesquelles (antennes) particulièrement endormie à ce que je vois ..... shame on me ! |
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"Sonder le terrain" Explanation: Just another explanation for "tâter le terrain." |
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