midas

[US]/'maidəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. personne riche;Midas (capable de transformer des choses en or)

Phrases & Collocations

Midas touch

main touche

Real-world Examples

It might have been the burial place for a family member of Phrygia's King Midas.

Il se pourrait que ce fût la tombe d'un membre de la famille du roi Midas de Phrygie.

Source: VOA Special English: World

" Oh, my child, my dear child! " cried poor Midas, wringing his hands.

" Oh, mon enfant, mon cher enfant ! " cria le pauvre Midast, se tordant les mains.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

Dionysus told Midas to go and wash in the river.

Dionysos dit à Midast d'aller se laver dans la rivière.

Source: Global Slow English

King Midas wishes that everything he touches be turned into gold.

Le roi Midast souhaite que tout ce qu'il touche se transforme en or.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2015 Collection

He was happy that Midas had treated him well.

Il était heureux que Midast l'ait bien traité.

Source: Global Slow English

King Midas decided to go for a walk in the green gardens.

Le roi Midast décida de faire une promenade dans les jardins verdoyants.

Source: Global Slow English

After four years, Mork and Mindy had lost its midas touch.

Après quatre ans, Mork et Mindy avaient perdu leur don de Midast.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

King Midas was worried. He looked at the food.

Le roi Midast était inquiet. Il regarda la nourriture.

Source: Global Slow English

So now, Dionysus is touched (B2) that Midas has brought Silenus safely home.

Maintenant, Dionysos est touché (B2) que Midast ait ramené Silène sain et sauf à la maison.

Source: BBC Reading Classics to Learn Vocabulary

He is said to have the Midas touch. Every book deal he touches turns to gold.

On dit qu'il a le don de Midast. Chaque accord d'édition qu'il touche se transforme en or.

Source: VOA Special March 2019 Collection

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