get by
get
gɛt
get
by
baɪ
bai
British pronunciation
/ɡɛt bˈaɪ/

Définition et signification de « get by » en anglais

to get by
[phrase form: get]
01

se débrouiller, s'en sortir

to be capable of living or doing something using the available resources, knowledge, money, etc.
Intransitive
to get by definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Despite the financial challenges, they managed to get by on a modest income.
Malgré les difficultés financières, ils ont réussi à s'en sortir avec un revenu modeste.
02

passer inaperçu, échapper

to escape notice or punishment
Intransitive
example
Exemples
She tried to get by without anyone noticing her late arrival at the meeting.
Elle a essayé de passer inaperçue sans que personne ne remarque son arrivée tardive à la réunion.
03

passer, franchir

to move past an obstacle or challenge
Transitive: to get by an obstacle or challenge
example
Exemples
The hikers needed to get by the fast-flowing river to continue their trek.
Les randonneurs devaient passer la rivière à courant rapide pour continuer leur randonnée.
04

passer inaperçu, se faufiler

to move past someone or something without being noticed
Transitive: to get by sb/sth
example
Exemples
The stray cat tried to get by the sleeping dog without any disturbance.
Le chat errant a essayé de passer devant le chien endormi sans faire de bruit.
05

se débrouiller, s'en sortir

to do well enough to avoid failure by meeting the basic requirements
Intransitive
example
Exemples
Despite minimal preparation, she was able to get by in the presentation by covering the essential points.
Malgré une préparation minimale, elle a pu s'en sortir lors de la présentation en couvrant les points essentiels.
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