Rechercher
Pick up on
/pˈɪk ˌʌp ˌɒn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
/pˈɪk ˌʌp ˌɑːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/to pick up on
01
relever
to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Transitive: to pick up on a situation
Example
During the movie, most people did n't pick up on the small clues leading to the big plot twist at the end.
As a skilled detective, he could pick up on subtle behavioral cues that indicated when someone was lying.
Sarah was quick to pick up on the tension in the room when she entered.
02
reprendre, corriger
to express disapproval or correct someone's statement
Transitive: to pick up on an error or remark
Example
The journalist mistakenly said the capital of the country, but an attentive listener picked up on the error and tweeted the correction.
He mistakenly attributed the quote to Shakespeare, but his professor picked up on the error and clarified the actual author.
During the family dinner, Aunt Mary could n't resist picking up on her nephew 's remark about the family tradition, adding her own perspective to the discussion.
03
revenir sur, reprendre
to refer to or comment on a topic or point that was mentioned earlier in a conversation
Transitive: to pick up on a topic or point
Example
Can we pick up on that topic?
Can we pick up on that discussion?
To pick up on your previous statement about market trends, do you foresee any major shifts in the next quarter?
Exemple
During the movie, most people didn't pick up on the small clues leading to the big plot twist at the end.
As a skilled detective, he could pick up on subtle behavioral cues that indicated when someone was lying.
Sarah was quick to pick up on the tension in the room when she entered.
Despite the actor's composed demeanor, keen-eyed fans picked up on the slight tremor in his hands, indicating nervousness.
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