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Parlez-vous émoji ?

Le podcast "Passerelle" explore l'impact des emojis sur la langue. On se demande s'ils l'enrichissent ou l'appauvrissent, leur place au travail et leur universalité. Une réflexion intéressante sur leur rôle dans nos communications ! #emojis #langue #communication
Duration
22.3 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2834 (782 unique words)
Topics
Communication
Cross-cultural Communication
Digital Communication
Language Evolution
Linguistics
Semiotics
Social Issues
Social Media
Technology
Work & Careers
Workplace Communication

Vocab Notes

01.
Ce n’est pas demain la veille
It's not going to happen anytime soon

This idiomatic expression is used to express that something is unlikely to happen in the near future. It's a way of saying 'don't hold your breath'.

02.
Détourner
To repurpose, to hijack

In this context, 'détourner' means to use something for a different purpose than its intended one. It can also mean to embezzle or to divert.

03.
Se contenter de
To limit oneself to, to be satisfied with

This expression means to do only what is mentioned and nothing more. It implies a sense of settling for something or doing the bare minimum.

04.
Avoir beau
Even though, despite

This expression is used to express a concession, meaning that although something is true, it doesn't change the outcome or someone's opinion.

05.
À défaut de
In the absence of, failing that

This phrase introduces an alternative or a fallback option when the ideal situation is not possible. It implies that the second option is not as good as the first.

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