green light

• Feu vert, autorisation ou approbation donnée pour lancer ou poursuivre un projet ou un plan, par analogie avec le signal vert des feux de circulation qui permet d'avancer.

Permission or approval to proceed with a plan or project, derived from the green traffic signal indicating 'go'.

1. Permission to proceedB1informal

   Authorization or approval to start or continue a project or action.

   feu vert

   • The manager gave the green light for the new marketing campaign.
   • We are waiting for the board to give the green light on the budget.
   • Once we get the green light, construction will begin immediately.

2. Traffic signalA1formal

   A green-colored traffic light indicating that vehicles may proceed.

   feu vert

   • The car stopped at the red light and then drove forward when it turned green light.
   • He waited for the green light before crossing the street.
   • The green light only lasts for 30 seconds at this intersection.