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come on
01
Allez !
used for encouraging someone to hurry
Exemples
Come on, we're going to be late if we do n't leave now!
The show starts in ten minutes. Come on, we need to hurry!
to come on
[phrase form: come]
01
progresser, s'améliorer
to make progress or improve
Intransitive: to come on | to come on in a specific manner
Exemples
His language skills are really coming on. He's speaking more fluently now.
Ses compétences linguistiques progressent vraiment. Il parle plus couramment maintenant.
Her piano playing is really coming on. She's getting better with each practice.
Son jeu de piano avance vraiment. Elle s'améliore à chaque entraînement.
02
se déclencher, débarquer
to begin doing something in a manner that is sudden and unexpected
Intransitive
Exemples
The storm came on suddenly, with strong winds and heavy rain.
La tempête a commencé soudainement, avec des vents forts et de fortes pluies.
As soon as the lights dimmed, the music came on, and the performance began.
Dès que les lumières se sont éteintes, la musique a commencé, et le spectacle a commencé.
03
venir, s'approcher
to move or advance in the direction of someone or something
Intransitive: to come on somewhere
Exemples
I called my dog, and he obediently came on to me.
J'ai appelé mon chien, et il est venu vers moi docilement.
The child hesitated for a moment but then came on to her mother's outstretched arms.
L'enfant hésita un instant mais finit par venir vers les bras tendus de sa mère.
04
se présenter, arriver
to become accessible or available for use or participation
Intransitive
Exemples
The opportunity to study abroad finally came on, and I immediately applied.
L'opportunité d'étudier à l'étranger est enfin arrivée, et j'ai immédiatement postulé.
I've been waiting for this sale to come on, so I can buy the item at a discounted price.
J'attendais que cette vente se présente pour pouvoir acheter l'article à prix réduit.
05
démarrer, s'allumer
to begin functioning, especially after a period of inactivity or being turned off
Intransitive
Exemples
I pressed the power button, but the computer took a while to come on.
J'ai appuyé sur le bouton d'alimentation, mais l'ordinateur a mis un certain temps à démarrer.
I turned the faucet, and after a moment, the water finally came on.
J'ai tourné le robinet, et après un moment, l'eau a enfin couler.
06
draguer, faire des avances
to show attraction or romantic interest
Intransitive: to come on | to come on to sb
Exemples
He's been coming on to her all night, complimenting her and trying to impress her.
Il drague avec elle toute la nuit, la complimentant et essayant de l'impressionner.
She did n't appreciate his advances; he was coming on too strong.
Elle n'a pas apprécié ses avances; il faisait trop de forcing.
07
apparaître, passer
to make an appearance or be featured in a television or radio program, especially as a guest or performer
Intransitive
Transitive: to come on a show
Exemples
The popular singer will come on as a guest on the talk show tonight.
Le chanteur populaire fera une apparition en tant qu'invité dans le talk-show ce soir.
I'm excited to see the band come on and perform their new song on the music show.
Je suis ravi de voir le groupe faire une apparition et interpréter leur nouvelle chanson dans l'émission musicale.
08
tomber sur, rencontrer par hasard
to come across or encounter someone or something unexpectedly
Transitive: to come on sth
Exemples
I was walking in the park when I came on a group of deer grazing peacefully.
Je me promenais dans le parc quand je suis tombé sur un groupe de cerfs paissant paisiblement.
While cleaning out the attic, I came on an old box filled with my childhood toys.
En nettoyant le grenier, je suis tombé sur une vieille boîte remplie de mes jouets d'enfance.
09
apparaître, se montrer
to become visible or make an appearance, often in a noticeable manner
Intransitive
Exemples
The stars started to fade as the sun began to come on in the early morning.
Les étoiles ont commencé à s'estomper alors que le soleil commençait à apparaître tôt le matin.
As the fog lifted, the stunning landscape came on, revealing its beauty.
Alors que le brouillard se dissipait, le paysage époustouflant apparut, révélant sa beauté.
10
commencer à se manifester, s'installer
to begin to develop or appear, especially in the context of a condition, illness, or feeling
Exemples
A headache started coming on after lunch.
Un mal de tête a commencé à se manifester après le déjeuner.
He could feel a cold coming on after being out in the rain.
Il pouvait sentir un rhume venir après être resté sous la pluie.
come on
01
Allons, Voyons
used to express disbelief or disagreement with someone, especially when they are making a statement or argument that the speaker finds implausible or questionable
