striking

frappant, saisissant

Qui attire fortement l'attention par un aspect ou une qualité inhabituels ou impressionnants.

En anglais simple : Very noticeable because of an unusual or impressive appearance or quality.

• She wore a striking red coat.
• There is a striking resemblance between the sisters.
• The results revealed some striking differences.

Synonymes : noticeable, remarkable, impressive

Contraires : unremarkable

Expressions courantes : striking contrast, striking resemblance, striking appearance, striking beauty

en grève

Qui refuse de travailler avec d'autres pour réclamer de meilleurs salaires ou conditions de travail.

En anglais simple : Refusing to work as part of a group demanding better pay or working conditions.

• The striking workers stood outside.
• Managers met the striking employees yesterday.
• Striking nurses demanded safer working conditions.

Expressions courantes : striking workers, striking employees, striking miners