Phrasal Verbs for the Data-Base

To abide by something : This council needs to encourage people to abide by the law. (means "respecter")

to delight in something : He seems to delight in the fact that he was right. (prendre du plaisir à)

Look after something : He will look after the job “assigned” to him. (s'occuper de)


to be keen on : The governor is said to be keen on anointing a candidate (Tenir à faire quelque chose).


to long for something: Some of the cases aren’t as interesting as others and if it’s a bad weekly installment, it’s easy to long for more of the supporting characters (Désirer fortement)

to make up for something (compenser) : Some schools trying to make up for lost time.

to quarrel with (se quereller avec) : Ukraine does not want to quarrel with Russia.

to be pleased at (être content de) : Developers may be pleased at the possibility of greater exposure.

to arrive in time (à temps) : Perfect to arrive in time for that last minute birthday present or forgotten gift!

to arrive on time (à l'heure) : She failed to arrive on time for a pre-trial hearing in Plymouth District Court !