yellow light
US /ˈjel.oʊ ˌlaɪt/
UK /ˈjel.oʊ ˌlaɪt/
1.
feu jaune
a yellow traffic light, indicating that drivers should prepare to stop or proceed with caution
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The car sped up to beat the yellow light.
La voiture a accéléré pour passer le feu jaune.
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Always slow down when you see a yellow light.
Ralentissez toujours lorsque vous voyez un feu jaune.
2.
avertissement, prudence
a warning or caution, indicating that something is not fully approved or there are potential issues
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The manager gave the project a yellow light, meaning it needs more review.
Le manager a donné un feu jaune au projet, ce qui signifie qu'il a besoin de plus d'examen.
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His doctor gave him a yellow light on strenuous exercise due to his recent injury.
Son médecin lui a donné un feu jaune concernant l'exercice intense en raison de sa récente blessure.