pluck

US /plʌk/
UK /plʌk/
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1.

arracher, pincer

take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place

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She plucked a flower from the garden.
Elle a cueilli une fleur du jardin.
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He plucked the string of his guitar.
Il a pincé la corde de sa guitare.
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2.

tirer, sauver

quickly or suddenly remove someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation

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The lifeguard plucked the child from the strong current.
Le sauveteur a arraché l'enfant au fort courant.
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She was plucked from obscurity and became a star.
Elle a été tirée de l'obscurité et est devenue une star.
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1.

courage, cran

courage or spirit in the face of difficulties or danger

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It took a lot of pluck to stand up to the bully.
Il a fallu beaucoup de courage pour tenir tête à l'intimidateur.
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She showed great pluck in completing the marathon despite her injury.
Elle a fait preuve d'un grand courage en terminant le marathon malgré sa blessure.
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couragebraverygutsnervespirit
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pluck something out of the air