cut to my top

11:36 Oct 8, 2021
English to French translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
English term or phrase: cut to my top
I grab the edge of the chair and lean forward. “Give it to me, Mr."
The principal’s eyes widen a fraction of an inch and as if he can’t help himself, quickly cut to my top.
Men, they have no self-control.
Well look at that, another thing learned from my mother.
Catherine Meunier
France
Local time: 19:03


Summary of answers provided
5Faire un crochet sur mon haut
Anastasia Kalantzi
3son regard se porte sur mon corsage
polyglot45
3lorgne mon décolleté
Stéphanie Bellumat


  

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son regard se porte sur mon corsage


Explanation:
les yeux virent vers mon corsage

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lorgne mon décolleté


Explanation:
ou encore louche sur mon décolleté

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Stéphanie Bellumat
Local time: 19:03
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Faire un crochet sur mon haut


Explanation:
1.: (français) faire un crocher = changer de direction
(english) cut = change direction suddenly
2.: (français) haut = partie supérieur d'un vêtement
(english) top = garment for upper body

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Note added at 14 ημέρες (2021-10-23 10:31:50 GMT)
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cut to = change direction suddenly

Example sentence(s):
  • The basketball player cut to the right and shot the ball.
  • Il faut que je trouve un haut pour aller avec ma jupe.
Anastasia Kalantzi
Greece
Local time: 20:03
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Native speaker of: Greek
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