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for keeps

/fɔː kiːps/

Traduction: Expression informelle signifiant pour toujours, définitivement, ou avec l'intention de garder quelque chose de façon permanente plutôt que temporaire.

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B2informalcommon/fɔː kiːps/

An informal phrase meaning permanently, for good, or with the intention of keeping something forever rather than temporarily.

  • 🇫🇷Expression informelle signifiant pour toujours, définitivement, ou avec l'intention de garder quelque chose de façon permanente plutôt que temporaire.
  1. Permanently B2 informal

    For a permanent period; not temporary.

    • I'm giving this watch to you for keeps.
    • They decided to stay in the city for keeps.
    • This is not a loan; it's yours for keeps.

    🇫🇷pour toujours

  2. Seriously or with finality B2 informal

    In a serious or final manner, often implying that the outcome is decisive.

    • In this game, we play for keeps.
    • He's not joking; he's in this for keeps.
    • The competition is for keeps, so give it your best.

    🇫🇷pour de bon