6.2 - L'immigration et les partis politiques

Question 1

What is the French term for ‘atmosphere’?

Answer 1

l’ambiance (f)

Refers to the overall mood or feeling of a place.

Question 2

What does ‘l’ampleur (f)’ mean?

Answer 2

breadth, extent

Describes the range or scope of something.

Question 3

What are ‘les applaudissements (mpl)’?

Answer 3

applause

A common expression of appreciation, often in the form of clapping.

Question 4

What is the meaning of ‘assourdissant(e)’?

Answer 4

deafening

Something that is extremely loud, often overwhelming.

Question 5

What is ‘le bénéfice’?

Answer 5

benefit

Refers to an advantage or profit gained from something.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: ‘à _______’ means ‘at the end of one’s tether’.

Answer 6

bout

Question 7

What does ‘briser des rêves’ translate to?

Answer 7

to shatter dreams

A phrase used to describe the act of destroying someone’s hopes.

Question 8

What is meant by ‘la capacité maximale’?

Answer 8

maximal capacity

The highest amount that something can hold or accommodate.

Question 9

What does ‘coûter’ mean?

Answer 9

to cost

Refers to the amount of money required to purchase something.

Question 10

What is the meaning of ‘déambuler’?

Answer 10

to stroll

A leisurely way of walking or moving about.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: ‘en _______’ means ‘finally, when all is said and done’.

Answer 11

définitive

Question 12

What does ‘en dehors’ mean?

Answer 12

outside

Indicates being external to a place or situation.

Question 13

What is ‘demeurer’?

Answer 13

to stay, remain

Refers to continuing to be in a place or situation.

Question 14

What does ‘en dessous’ mean?

Answer 14

below

Indicates a position that is lower than something else.

Question 15

What is the meaning of ‘en dessus’?

Answer 15

above

Indicates a position that is higher than something else.

Question 16

What does ‘le droit d’asile’ refer to?

Answer 16

right of asylum

The protection granted by a country to someone who has fled their home country.

Question 17

What does ‘échapper’ mean?

Answer 17

to escape

Refers to getting away from a place or situation.

Question 18

What is ‘éclater’?

Answer 18

to burst, break out

Can refer to an explosion or a sudden outbreak.

Question 19

What does ‘le fantasme’ mean?

Answer 19

fantasy

Refers to an imagined scenario or desire that is not real.

Question 20

What is ‘la fermeté’?

Answer 20

firmness

Refers to strength or stability in character or substance.

Question 21

What does ‘la fermeture’ mean?

Answer 21

closure, closing

The act of shutting something permanently or temporarily.

Question 22

What is ‘la filière’?

Answer 22

route

Can refer to a path or course taken, often in a professional context.

Question 23

What does ‘le fléau’ mean?

Answer 23

scourge

Refers to something that causes great suffering or harm.

Question 24

What is ‘la frange’?

Answer 24

fringe

Can refer to the outer edge or border of something.

Question 25

What does 'la frontière' mean?

Answer 25

border, frontier ## Footnote A boundary separating two areas, often countries.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: 'hormis' means '_______'.

Answer 26

excluding, except

Question 27

What is the meaning of 'inaudible'?

Answer 27

unbearable, impossible to listen to ## Footnote Refers to something that cannot be heard clearly.

Question 28

What does 'inaugurer' mean?

Answer 28

to inaugurate, open ## Footnote Refers to the formal beginning or opening of something.

Question 29

What is 'l’inverse (m)'?

Answer 29

the opposite ## Footnote Refers to something that is completely different in nature or character.

Question 30

What does 'mener à' mean?

Answer 30

to lead to ## Footnote Refers to guiding someone or something towards a particular outcome.

Question 31

What is 'la mondialisation'?

Answer 31

globalisation ## Footnote The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide.

Question 32

What does 'la mutation' refer to?

Answer 32

change ## Footnote Indicates a significant transformation or alteration.

Question 33

Fill in the blank: 'au niveau _______' means 'at the European level'.

Answer 33

européen

Question 34

What does 'nulle part' mean?

Answer 34

nowhere ## Footnote Indicates the absence of a location or place.

Question 35

What is 's’offusquer'?

Answer 35

to take offence ## Footnote Refers to feeling insulted or hurt by something.

Question 36

What does 'à l’opposé' mean?

Answer 36

on the other hand ## Footnote Used to present a contrasting idea or perspective.

Question 37

What is 'le parti politique'?

Answer 37

political party ## Footnote An organized group of people who share similar political beliefs and goals.

Question 38

What does 'en petit' mean?

Answer 38

in miniature ## Footnote Refers to something that is a smaller version of something else.

Question 39

What is 'la pression'?

Answer 39

pressure ## Footnote The exertion of force upon an object or the stress experienced in a situation.

Question 40

What does 'progressivement' mean?

Answer 40

progressively ## Footnote Indicates a gradual increase or change over time.

Question 41

What is 'promettre'?

Answer 41

to promise ## Footnote To assure someone that one will definitely do something.

Question 42

Fill in the blank: 'à _______ de' means 'with regard to'.

Answer 42

propos

Question 43

What does 'quasiment' mean?

Answer 43

almost ## Footnote Indicates something that is very near to a specified condition.

Question 44

What is 'en raison de'?

Answer 44

because of ## Footnote Indicates the cause or reason for something.

Question 45

What does 'réduire' mean?

Answer 45

to reduce ## Footnote Refers to making something smaller or less in amount.

Question 46

What is 'renforcer'?

Answer 46

to reinforce ## Footnote To strengthen or support something.

Question 47

What does 'le renfort' refer to?

Answer 47

reinforcement ## Footnote Additional support or strength provided to something.

Question 48

What is 'le reportage'?

Answer 48

report ## Footnote A detailed account or narrative about an event or situation.

Question 49

What does 'se réjouir' mean?

Answer 49

to rejoice ## Footnote To feel great joy or delight.

Question 50

What is 'la rixe'?

Answer 50

brawl, scuffle ## Footnote A noisy fight or disturbance.

Question 51

What does 'la rue commerçante' mean?

Answer 51

shopping street ## Footnote A street lined with shops and stores.

Question 52

What does 'sciemment' mean?

Answer 52

deliberately ## Footnote Refers to doing something intentionally and with purpose.

Question 53

What is 'le seuil'?

Answer 53

threshold ## Footnote The level or point at which something begins or changes.

Question 54

What does 'la solidarité' mean?

Answer 54

solidarity ## Footnote Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

Question 55

What is 'souffler'?

Answer 55

to blow ## Footnote Refers to expelling air from the mouth or producing a wind.

Question 56

What does 'souhaiter' mean?

Answer 56

to wish ## Footnote To express a desire for something to happen.

Question 57

What does 'toutefois' mean?

Answer 57

nevertheless, however ## Footnote Used to introduce a contrast or exception.

Question 58

What is 'la volonté'?

Answer 58

willingness ## Footnote The quality of being prepared to do something.