Road to C2

Question 1

To remove the bad feelings between people

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To clear the air

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To disagree or be different from something

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(To be) at odds over/with

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Phrase:
Expressing certainty that something is true

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Beyond (a shadow of) a doubt

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To decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than acting according to plans made earlier

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To play it by ear

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To use your authority to stop something happening

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To put (one’s) foot down
-> Ex: No, you’re not going to that party. I’m putting my foot down !

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Refers to work or money that is wasted

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down the drain
Ex: All that work down the drain.
The money that I won went right down the drain.

Question 7

To introduce an idea or opinion that is hypothetical or speculative

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If I were to say
Ex: If I were to say that this job is the most difficult job I’ve ever had, I wouldn’t be wrong.

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To be criticised

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To come under fire

Question 9

A word or phrase that is used to describe the characteristics or qualities of people activities, or things, often in the way that is unfair

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To label
To label someone as something

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extremely bad (choquant, scandaleux) in a way that is very noticeable (flagrant)

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egregious
ɪˈɡriːdʒəs

Ex: It was an egregious error for a statesman to show such ignorance.
-> In that sense : flagrante erreur

Question 11

(cover)
-> Housse

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cosy

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trying to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system
-> seeking to undermine (discréditer)

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subversive (adj)

Ex: subversive elements/groups in society
subversive ideas/influences

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thread used for making cloth or for knitting
-> fil / laine

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yarn (noun)
/ˈjɑːrn/

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to play music or sing in a public place so that the people who are there will give money

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To busk

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You accept calmly and without anger something that is not satisfactory, understanding that failure and disappointment are a part of life.
-> to have calmly accepted the news

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to be philosophical

Question 16

A person who is certain about their beliefs, and expresses their ideas strongly and often

Having strong opinions that you feel free to express

Someone who has a lot to say on every subject

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opinionated (adj)

Ex: She’s highly opinionated: unfortunately her opinions are all stupid.

He wrote a very opinionated article on the subject

Question 17

Life at home taking care of your house and family
-> vie de famille

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domesticity (noun)

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1. (especially in economics) an improvement or a change to a higher level or value
   -> reprise, amélioration
2. (overturn, knock over)
   -> retourner, renverser
   -> mettre à l’envers

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to upturn

Ex: The economy experienced an upturn when the civil war ended (1)

Tony upturned a rock and found dozens of ants underneath it (2)

Question 19

a reduction in the amount or success of something
-> (economics: decline, decrease)
-> baisse

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downturn (noun)

Question 20

(legally responsible)

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liable (adj)

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(be accountable for)
-> être responsable de [qch]

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be liable for [sth]

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(be legally held to have injured [sb])
-> être responsable envers [qqn]

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be liable to [sb]

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1. (be legally subject to [sth])
   -> être susceptible de faire
2. (be likely to do [sth])
   -> être susceptible de faire

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be liable to do [sth]

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(be vulnerable to)
-> Risquer de faire [qch]

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Be liable to being [sth]

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(sad, despondent) -> (triste) démoralisé -> abattu

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Downcast (adj)

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1. (clip for papers) -> agrafe 2. (basic element of [sth]) -> élément de base 3. (basic food, drink) -> aliment de base, produit de base -> countable

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staple (noun)

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figurative (associate, partner) -> associé, collègue

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bedfellow

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(sheet of glass in window) -> carreau

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pane

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(informal) une dispute

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row

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(hostile) -> désagréable -> (personne) antipathique -> (endroit, ambiance) froid

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uncongenial (adj)

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Difference between frequent and recurrent

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Frequent is done or occurring often While recurrent is returning or happening time after time Ex: a bus making frequent stops or recurrent complaints

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Difference between weary and fatigue

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Weary stresses tiring until one is unable to endure more of the same thing Fatigue suggests great lassitude from excessive strain (tension excessive) or undue effort (effort excessif)

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someone who talks or reads about being a traveller on television but does not have any real experience of doing it

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armchair traveller

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slang -> débourser

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to fork out [sth]

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1. (object: heavy) -> lourd, gros 2. (amount: large) -> gros -> (argent) joli 3. (person: heavily built) -> baraqué

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hefty (adj)

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(hitchhike) -> faire du stop

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thumb a lift

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(Idiom) to take on a responsibility, duty, or hardship, often one that is difficult or challenging. This phrase is often used to describe situations where someone is taking on a significant responsibility, whether in a personal, professional, or social context.

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to shoulder the burden

Question 38

(pay the costs) -> (dépenses) couvrir

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foot the bill

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figurative, informal (confront [sth]'s consequences) -> Faire face aux conséquences

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face the music

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Idiom: figurative (conform) -> rentrer dans le rang -> se conformer aux règles établies

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toe the line

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Idiom: to be able to accept an unpleasant idea or watch something unpleasant

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to stomach the idea

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comment dire que je stresse en anglais ?

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be / get / .... stressed

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Paraphrase of "about"

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in the region of ex: The staff pay rise was in the region of 3%

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To say when something good or bad is about to happen -> 2 prepositional phrases

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On the brink of On the verge of

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Paraphrase of "partly"

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To some extent ex: I think you, to some extent, bear some responsibility for making her leave home

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Paraphrase of "together with"

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in conjunction with ex: The book was released in conjunction with a TV special and a DVD

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Paraphrase of " without success"

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in vain

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Paraphrase of "because"

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On the grounds (that)

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Paraphrase of "not including"

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With the exception of

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(not trusting) -> méfiant, sur ses gardes

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wary -> opposite: unwary

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Alternatives to purpose

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aim, function, objective

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Alternatives to stimulate

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encourage, promote

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Alternatives to "a change for the worse"

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less desirable, an unfortunate outcome

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Alternatives to "the medium"

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the method of delivery

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Alternatives to "the message"

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the subject matter, the content

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(museum custodian) -> conservateur de musée

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curator

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Idiom: To fit together ; to make sense

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to fall into place ex: The pieces of the puzzle are finally starting to fall into place

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Idiom: To gradually become worse

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To go downhill ex: After his wife died, his health started to go downhill

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Idiom: to be likely to happen

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To be on the cards Ex: So you think they'll get married next year? I think it's on the cards

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Idiom: you do not need to tell them what happened next because everyone knows about it already

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The rest is history Ex: The Beatles had their first hit record in 1962 and the rest is history

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informal (reduce: to economise) -> réduire, diminuer

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to cut back on [sth] ex: Now that I am unemployed we are going to have to cut back on our spending

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Idiom: To accept a particular job or responsability

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To take something on ex: She took too much on and made herself ill

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Idiom: to be or become popular or friendly with someone

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Be / get in with someone ex: He's trying to get in with the teachers

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UK (laid off) -> licencié

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redundant (adj)

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(adj) giving all your attention to something -> synonym of absorded

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engrossed by/in or in/with

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1. To be very likely to do or feel a particular thing 2. Used to say that something should have been expected -> can be replaced by "certain to" or " is inevitable that"

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Be bound to Ex: 1. Don't lie to her. She's bound to find out 2. When you are dealing with so many patients, mistakes are bound to happen

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synonym of "erratic" -> In the sense of (movement) (mouvement) -> imprévisible, incohérent -> (person: unreliable) -> imprévisible

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unpredictable

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Idiom: whatever happens; in spite of all difficulties -> contre vents et marées

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Through thick and thin Ex: They were friends through thick and thin

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If a situation is ... , it is uncertain

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(adj) touch-and-go Ex: The doctor says that it's touch-and-go whether Mary will be okay

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(Phrase) very often

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time and (time) again Ex: This woman has proven time and (time) again that she cannot be trusted

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(noun) Willingness to accept suggestions from another person and give up some of your own

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give and take (noun) Ex: In every friendship there has to be some give and take

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(idiom) someone who is energetic and funny and at the centre of activity during social occasions

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The life and soul of the party Ex: James is the life and soul of the party

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Phrase: (adj) in a very difficult situation without any help

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high and dry Ex: Cuts to the educational budget have left many school arts departments high and dry.

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(idiom) A .... subject or situation is one in which it is easy to understand what is right and wrong

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black-and-white Ex: Disarmament isn't a black-and-white issue for me.

Question 75

Which adverb can also mean "moderately" ?

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fairly

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What happens to the adverb "rather" when it is used before negative adjectives or positive ones ?

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Before negative adjectives = moderately Before positive adjectives = more than expected

Question 77

What does "quite" mean when it is before a gradable adjective ( adj which can be modified, such as good, clever, helpful) ?

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Quite = fairly

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What does "quite" mean when it is before an ungradable adjective ( adj which can't be modified, such as fantastic, brilliant, dreadful, etc.) ?

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Quite = completely

Question 79

(noun) the feeling of being unhappy, disappointed, or without hope

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dejection

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(noun) the feeling of not wanting or not being able to believe something

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incredulity

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(noun) behaviour that shows no interest or energy and shows that someone is unwilling to take action, especially over something important

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apathy

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opposite of significant

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insignificant

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opposite of replaceable

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irreplaceable

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opposite of assertive

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unassertive

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opposite of conclusive

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inconclusive

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(adjective) still continuing to do something or enthusiastic about doing it despite a bad situation -> qui ne se laisse pas décourager/dissuader

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undeterred (by)

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(verb) to have existed for a particular length of time or since a particular time -> remonter à

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date back to

Question 88

to be in a position of authority over someone and to have a duty to make certain that particular things are done

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have responsibility for Ex: Jenny, you have responsibility for collecting up the books after the class.

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to have a duty to work for or help someone who is in a position of authority over you

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have a responsibility to someone Ex: The company says it cannot cut its prices any more because it has a responsibility to its shareholders.

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(idiom) to gradually accept a sad situation, often the death of someone you love -> If you .... ... .... .... something difficult or unpleasant, you learn to accept and deal with it

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come to terms with something Ex: My grandmother has finally come to terms with living alone.

Question 91

(not count on) -> ne pas espérer [qch] -> ne pas s'attendre à [qch]

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have no expectation of [sth]

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Adjective (especially of remarks) containing unpleasant criticism that is not clearly stated containing indirect and unkind criticism

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snide ex: She made one or two snide remarks about their house, which I thought was a bit unnecessary. snide remarks

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Is it make an activity or do an activity ?

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Do an activity

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Adjective : extremely generous with time, money, praise, help, etc. -> (personne) généreux -> (générosité) sans limites -> (soutien, aide) sans faille

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unstinting (in) ex: She was quite unstinting in her praise. unstinting support/generosity

Question 95

1. to like or enjoy something -> aimer, apprécier 2. If you ..... the idea or thought of something, you feel pleasure that it is going to happen 3. the enjoyment you get from doing something

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To relish Ex: 1. I always relish a challenge 2. She's relishing the prospect of studying in Bologna for six months 3. She ate her cake slowly and with relish I have no relish for hunting and killing animals

Question 96

1. (piece of equipment) -> outils -> outillage -> équipement 2. (agent, means) -> instrument -> outil

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implement Ex: 1. Shopkeepers are not supposed to sell knives and other sharp implements to children. 2. Statistics can be a useful implement for analysis.

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knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food -> couverts

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cutlery

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Piquer la viande

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Spear food

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(verb) to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially for a long time or against difficulties -> s'efforcer de faire [qch] -> Faire des efforts, faire tout son possible

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To strive (to do [sth]) Ex: In her writing she strove FOR a balance between innovation and familiar prose forms.

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(Adjective) 1. giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect -> (personne) méticuleux 2. having a strong dislike of anything dirty or unpleasant ->(personne avec la propreté) maniaque

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Fastidious Ex: 1. He is very fastidious about how a suitcase should be packed. 2. They were too fastidious to eat in a fast-food restaurant.

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(serving platter) -> plateau de service

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salver

Question 102

1. Nourrir à la cuillière 2. figurative (give information) -> mâcher le travail à [qqn] à propos de [qch]

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To spoon-feed [sb] [sth] (to [sb])

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figurative (in precarious state) -> sur le fil du rasoir -> sur la corde raide in a difficult or worrying situation of which the result is very uncertain

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(Adv) on a knife-edge Ex: At the moment the election seems balanced on a knife edge.

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Adjective: giving or expressing pleasure through the physical senses, rather than pleasing the mind or the intelligence -> sensuel pleasing to the physical senses -> sensuel

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sensuous Ex: She luxuriated in the sensuous feel of the silk sheets.

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Adjective: 1. having a pleasant sweet taste or containing a lot of juice -> succulent 2. (of an area of countryside) very green and attractive

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luscious ex: luscious ripe figs

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Synonym of pulpy

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fleshy

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Adjective: 1. very beautiful and delicate -> magnifique, de toute beauté 2. used to describe feelings such as pleasure or pain that are extremely strong, or qualities that are extremely good; great -> intense, extrême

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exquisite Ex: 1. Look at this exquisite painting 2. The pain was quite exquisite

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(fruit, etc : mature) -> mûrir

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to ripen

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1. (of a plant) to become weak and begin to bend towards the ground -> se faner 2. (of a person) to become weaker, tired, or less confident -> s'épuiser, s'affaiblir, fatiguer

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To wilt Ex: 1. Cut flowers will soon wilt without water. 2. After only an hour's hiking they were beginning to wilt in the heat.

Question 109

synonym of leafage

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foliage

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Idiom: referring to something new and exciting, though often used ironically

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the best thing since sliced bread

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Idiom: to know who to be nice to and what to do in order to get an advantage for yourself

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To know which side your bread is buttered (on)

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Informal : gagne-pain

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bread and butter

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Idiom : that's life

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That's the way the cookie crumbles

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Idiom: a brave or independent person

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a tough cookie

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Idiom: Very eager

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Keen as mustard

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Someone who is not up to the job

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Doesn't cut the mustard

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Adjective: (packaged in tight plastic) -> emballé sous film plastique

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shrink-wrapped

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(noun) something that must exist or happen before something else can exist or happen -> prérequis

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prerequisite (of/for/to) ˌpriːˈrɛkwɪzɪt Ex: Public support is a prerequisite for/to the success of this project. They had to agree to certain conditions as a prerequisite of being lent the money.

Question 119

Si les conditions sont remplies

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If all conditions are met

Question 120

Se trotter dans la tête

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To run through someone's head/mind

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(adjective) figurative (without interruption) -> fluide -> sans à-coups, sans heurts, sans accroc happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty

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seamless Ex: The intention is to achieve a seamless transition with a continuity of management.

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Sens figuré pour dire : réglé, parfait

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ready set / all set in perfect running order (expr)

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A formal way of saying "because"

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in that Ex: This research is important in that it confirms the link between aggression and alcohol. He was unusual as a supervisor in that he didn't try to control how the work was done.

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Another way of saying "in order to"

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So as to Ex: I always keep fruit in the fridge so as to keep flies off it.

Question 125

Quel mot veut dire "encerclé" ? 1. (surrounded or within a circle) -> encerclé, entouré -> inscrit dans un cercle 2. (word, image: having a circle around it) -> entouré -> entouré d'un cercle

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1. encircled 2. circled

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figurative (mental burden) to accept that you are responsible for something bad or difficult -> endosser -> assumer -> faire face à

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to shoulder ex: It is women who mainly shoulder responsibility for the care of elderly and disabled relatives.

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Phrasal verb 1. To start an activity with a particular aim -> To intend -> chercher à faire / entreprendre de faire qch 2. To give the details of something or to explain it, especially in writing, in a clear, organised way ->exposer, présenter

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To set out (with/ to) Ex: 1. She set out with the aim of becoming the youngest ever winner of the championship. They set out to discover a cure for cancer. 2. to give the details of something or to explain it, especially in writing, in a clear, organized way

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Phrasal verb 1. to accept a particular job or responsibility - to agree to do -> assumer, prendre en charge 2. to compete against or fight someone ->affronter -> s'en prendre à, s'attaquer 3. to employ someone -> embaucher

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take on Ex: 1. She took too much on and made herself ill. 2. The government took on the unions and won. 3. She was taken on as a laboratory assistant.

Question 129

Phrasal verb to find out more about something, or take more action connected with it

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follow something up ex: The idea sounded interesting and I decided to follow it up. He decided to follow up on his initial research and write a book.

Question 130

Phrasal verb to use something to discover if it works or if you like it

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try something out

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Phrasal verb to admit that you were wrong or that you have been defeated -> To concede

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back down

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informal idiom To feel healthy or well again

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be (as) right as rain Ex: You just need a good night's sleep, and then you'll be right as rain again.

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Idiom to say the things you are expected to say, sometimes when you do not mean them

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Make (all) the right noises Ex: He made all the right noises about my audition but I couldn't tell if he was genuinely impressed.

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Idiom informal If you say that something bad .... ..., you mean that that person deserves it

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serve someone right Ex: "He hit me!" "It serves you right. You shouldn't have been so mean to him

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something good that happens to you by chance -> un coup de chance

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A stroke of luck

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(small spot of [sth]) -> (de poussière, ...) grain de [qch] -> (saleté) petite tâche

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a speck of [sth]

Question 137

What are the prepositions with the noun "rise" ?

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Rise in or to Ex: a 5 percent rise in inflation Her rapid rise to fame/power/popularity, etc. meant that she made many enemies.

Question 138

What are the prepositions going with the verb "categorise" ?

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Categorise sb/sth as sth -> You can categorize your company's strategy as a reactor, defender, analyzer, or prospector. Categorise sth into sth -> The Trade Reform Programme can be categorized into six major areas of activity. Be categorised by sth -> The view that people are best categorized by their socioeconomic status has never been popular in the United States.

Question 139

A feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise -> impressionné par, ébahi -> bouche bée, en admiration devant [qqn/qch]

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(noun) awe -> (in) awe (of) sb/sth Ex: I've always held musicians in awe. As children, we were rather in awe of our grandfather

Question 140

What are the prepositions around the word "response" ?

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(in) response (to)

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What are the prepositions with the word "research" ?

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Research (into/on)

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Informal synonym of "occur to" ?

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Dawn on (informal) -> venir à l'esprit de ->If a fact dawns on you, you understand it after a period of not understanding it Ex: I was about to pay for the shopping when it suddenly dawned on me that I'd left my wallet at home. Occur to (formal) -> If a thought or idea occurs to you, it comes into your mind Ex: It never even occurred to us that he hadn't been invited.

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What verb is the same as nag ? -> harcerler qqn pour avoir qch -> harceler qqn pour qu'il fasse

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Pester [sb] (for [sth] /to do [sth]) -> to behave in an annoying manner towards someone by doing or asking for something repeatedly -> harceler qqn pour qu'il fasse qch ou pour avoir qch Ex: John has been pestering her to go out with him all month. Nag (at/ about / to do) -> to criticize or complain often in an annoying way, especially in order to try and make someone do something Ex: If you stop nagging at me, I might actually do it.

Question 144

Other way of saying to exaggerate ?

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To overstate [sth]

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Other way of saying essentially ?

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Inherently -> fondamentalement, intrinsèquement

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Other way of saying evaluate?

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To assess

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Other way of saying claim?

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Contention -> affirmation, assertion ATTENTION, peut aussi signifier une dispute, démêlé, conflit ou discorde

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informal (spend, pay) -> payer, débourser -> dépenser

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shell [sth] out shell out [sth]

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(Noun) 1. (Lack of generosity) -> avarice 2. (unkindness) -> méchanceté

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meanness

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(noun) inefficacité manque d'efficacité

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inefficiency

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(flow slowly) -> couler, couler goutte à goutte -> dégouliner

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Trickle (down/from/ out of) Ex: Blood trickled out of the corner of his mouth

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Idiom -> To misunderstand something -> To not understand a situation correctly

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To get hold of the wrong end of the stick Ex: My mum got the wrong end of the stick and thought that Jim was my boyfriend

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To discover something secret or hidden -> découvrir, mettre au jour

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To uncover Ex: The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale illegal trade in wild birds

Question 154

Difference between "elevate the prestige" and "enhance the prestige" ?

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Elevate the prestige: To raise the level of prestige, implying a significant upward movement from a lower to a higher status Enhance the prestige: To improve or add to the prestige, suggesting refinement or incremental improvement. -> Connotation: Implies a more gradual or refined process of improvement. It can be used to describe actions that add to the existing prestige, making it better or more impressive.

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Adverb -> in a way that relates to how people, situations, or things seem to be, rather than how they are inside -> externally, on the outside -> extérieurement / en apparence

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Outwardly -> Outwardly, he seemed happy enough

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Idiom -> to start dealing with life and problems again after you have had a very exciting time, or to make someone do this -> figurative (be realistic)

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come down to earth Ex: He came down to earth with a real bump when he was forced to get his first job.

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person who keeps or collects -> collectionneur invétéré -> entasseur compulsif

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hoarder

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The limit within which someone can achieve something

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Beyond/ out of (my) reach Ex: An expensive trip like that would be completely beyond/out of (my) reach -> (= I would not have enough money to pay for it) Within someone's reach Ex: After years of saving, the car was at last within (her) reach -> (= she had enough money to pay for it)

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Idiom: something that happened only once or for a short time and was not repeated

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A flash in the pan Ex: Sadly, their success was just a flash in the pan.

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Idiom : In the same way as

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As with Ex: As with his earlier movies, the special effects in his latest film are brilliant.

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Idiom: In addition to someone or something else

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along with someone/something Ex: Along with her co-authors, she argues that autism can often help people to understand animals. He created several great fight scenes, along with an amazingly realistic crash sequence.

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Phrase: To be offended or made angry by something or someone

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Take exception to something/ someone Ex: Why did you take exception to what he said? He was only joking. He took exception to criticism about the lack of women on the board of his company.

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Idiom: To give something your attention

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Take notice (of something) Ex: Voters are beginning to take notice of him as a serious candidate.

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Idiom: To have an opinion (about something) : to believe

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To take the view Ex: He takes the view that the economy will improve in the coming year.

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Idiom: Adopt a firm position about an issue

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To take a stand Ex: The teacher decided it was time to take a stand on school uniform and not allow the children to wear trainers in class.

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Idiom: To be the most important thing/ a less important thing

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To take first / second place Ex: Work takes second place.

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A result that is obvious to everyone even before it happens

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Foregone conclusion Ex: Democrats so outnumber Republicans here that if you are nominated as a Democrat, it’s a foregone conclusion you will be elected.

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Prendre sa retraite -> pas le verb mais une façon de le dire

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take retirement Ex: Many teachers over the age of 50 are taking early retirement.

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Phrase: almost certainly -> Selon toute vraisemblance -> Très probablement -> Vraisemblablement

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In all likelihood Ex: In all likelihood, the patient will make a full recovery. She was younger than her brother and, in all likelihood, more athletically gifted.

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Le vernis

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varnish

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Phrase: Achieving a level of success that stands out as remarkable and distinctive compared to others

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Singularly successful Ex: The new album has been singularly successful and has reached number one

Question 172

Phrase: Cheap compared to other things of the same kind

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Keenly priced Ex: Designer clothes are more keenly priced in out-of-town retail outlets

Question 173

Phrase: In a way that is very shocking or surprising (regarding money) -> cher

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Staggeringly expensive Ex: The seats for the rock concert were staggeringly expensive

Question 174

Phrase: Someone or something that is important, worth mentioning, or well-known

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Of note Ex: He has published nothing of note in the last ten years.

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Idiom: Having a good understanding of someone or something

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To be in tune with someone/something Ex: He is more in tune with his players today, because he has asked them for their opinions

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Idiom: Very cheaply

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For a song Ex: She bought the bed for a song at an auction

Question 177

Avoir une deuxième corde à son arc

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To have a second string to his/her bow

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Idiom: To express and communicate a particular opinion or feeling about something

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strike a note Ex: I find it really difficult to strike the right note when I'm writing job applications. The speech seemed to strike the right note with the crowd and they clapped loudly

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Idiom: It causes people to approve of it or agree with it

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To strike a chord Ex: Their policy on childcare has struck a responsive chord with women voters. Her biography struck a chord with quite a few elderly people who had had a similar experience

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Is it difficulty to do something or doing something

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Difficulty doing Ex: We had difficulty finding a parking space.

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benefits which are not financial -> avantage

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perk Ex: Peter's salary isn't very high, but his job comes with great perks like health insurance and a staff discount.

Question 182

Wanted by many people and usually of high quality or rare

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sought-after (adj) Ex: At the age of 17 she is already one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses.

Question 183

Noun: The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone

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endorsement Ex: The campaign hasn't received any political endorsements. endorsement of: He hoped to secure quick endorsement of the plan from the president.

Question 184

1. to relax and allow your mind to be free from worry after a period of work or some other activity that has made you worried 2. If you ...... something that is wrapped around an object, you unfasten it, and if it ......, it becomes unfastened

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To unwind 1. A glass of wine in the evening helps me to unwind after work. 2. In a nearby medical tent, a US Army doctor gently unwinds Metruk's bandage.

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Idiom: An area of shared interests or opinions held by two or more people or groups -> Points communs -> (après divergences initiales) terrain d'entente

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common ground Ex: We started dating because we had a lot of common ground in our likes and dislikes. When I found out he was also going to Alaska, we were on common ground.

Question 186

A number of people or things that are put together or considered as ... (way in which a group interacts) -> dynamique de groupe

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group dynamics Ex: A good teacher will be aware of the group dynamics in her class. a number of people or things that are put together or considered as ...

Question 187

Someone without any interest in something

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To have no leanings towards .... Ex: He has absolutely no leanings towards art.

Question 188

Phrasal verb: To be interested in something and be likely to do a particular activity

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To lean towards something Ex: He said he was leaning toward entering the race for governor.

Question 189

Idiom: To be attractive or different enough to be noticed by people

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Catch someone's eye Ex: It was the unusual colour of his jacket that caught my eye

Question 190

Idiom: To be good at noticing a particular type of thing

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Have an eye for Ex: She has an eye for detail

Question 191

Idiom: To ignore something that you know is wrong

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Turn a blind eye (to) Ex: Management often turn a blind eye to bullying in the workplace

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Idiom: To be famous and written about in newspapers and magazines and seen on television

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Be in the public eye

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Adverb: Until now or until a particular time -> jusqu'ici, jusqu'à présent, à ce jour

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Hitherto Economic aid has been offered to hitherto depressed people.

Question 194

Influential or influencial

Answer 194

Influential

Question 195

He is wrong/right + ?

Answer 195

wrong/right to do sth

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He is lucky + -ing or to

Answer 196

Lucky to do sth

Question 197

It's difficult + ? He has difficulty + ?

Answer 197

It's difficult to do something He has difficulty doing something

Question 198

Adjective: 1. (that blinds) -> aveuglant, éblouissant 2. figurative (impressive) -> éblouisant, éclatant, impressionant

Answer 198

dazzling Ex: Daisy put her hand up to shade her eyes from the dazzling light. The actor has had a dazzling career.

Question 199

Compound word: (astounding, impressive) -> impressionnant, imposant

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Awe-inspiring Ex: The asteroid shower was an awe-inspiring sight.

Question 200

A family who or which?

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A family who

Question 201

Adjective: 1. (submissive) -> servile 2. (unoriginal) -> sans aucune originalité

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slavish Ex: 1. The slavish assistant did whatever her boss directed, no matter how demeaning it was. 2.The musical composition was slavish and uninspired.

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Adjective (idiotic, mindless) -> stupide, sot, bête

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fatuous Ex: I'm tired of James just sitting around and playing fatuous video games. A fatuous idea

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Noun: 1. a building or place that is easily recognised, especially one that you can use to judge where you are -> (building, geography) monument 2. (in directions) point de repère, repère

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landmark 1. The Statue of Liberty is a major American landmark. 2. The big oak tree made an excellent landmark for people trying to find the local convenience store.

Question 204

What is the opposite of to value ?

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To devalue

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Something, such as swimming pool or shopping centre, that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town, hotel, or other place -> usually plural

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amenity Ex: The council has some spare cash, which it proposes to spend on public amenities.

Question 206

Noun: the part of your character that affects your moods and the way you behave

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temperament /ˈtɛmpərəmənt Ex: a fiery temperament

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Noun: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change

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integrity Ex: No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity.

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1. Noun: (problem-solving in an emergency) -> présence d'esprit 2. Adj: (able to react rapidly) -> vif,vive -> réactif, réactive

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1. noun: quick thinking 2. adj: quick-thinking Ex: 1. Thanks to his quick thinking we escaped the car accident alive. 2. The quick-thinking boy saved his mother's life by calling an ambulance.

Question 209

adj: (for extended time period) -> qui dure depuis longtemps

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Long-running

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Adj: 1. (myopic) 2. figurative (failing to plan ahead) -> (figuré: personne) sans vision à long terme -> (politique, calcul) irréfléchi / à courte vue

Answer 210

short-sighted ex: 2. Congress' bill to reduce taxes on greenhouse gas companies was shortsighted.

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Adj: (carefully considered) -> bien pensé, bien conçu

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well-thought-out

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adj: figurative (having foresight) -> (politique,...) à long terme -> (personne) prévoyant

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far-sighted

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Idiom: a very short distance

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a stone's throw (from/away) Ex: The apartment is just a stone's throw from the sea. "Is your house far from here?" "No, it's only a stone's throw away."

Question 214

Comment dire en anglais "à peine ..."

Answer 214

Scarcely/Hardly/No sooner + present/futur/past perfect + present/futur/past tense

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Idiom: something that you say that means that other people always seem to be in a better situation than you, although they may not be There always appears to be a better situation than your own

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The grass is always greener on the other side Ex: I sometimes think I'd be happier teaching in Spain. Oh well, the grass is always greener on the other side!

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Idiom Something happening that it is completely unexpected

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Out of the blue Ex: One day, out of the blue, she announced that she was leaving.

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Idiom Not possible Not part of the picture or not considered Rather than something being unachievable or unavoidable

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Out of the frame Ex: All those things I used to take for granted, but which are totally out of the frame at the moment

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Idiom: An easy and happy existence Things aren't perfect

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Life is not a bed of roses

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Idiom: Situation where you destroy all possible ways of going back to that situation

Answer 219

burn your boats/bridges Ex: Well, I want to get out for a while but not burn my boats completely, so Meg's proposal is perfect

Question 220

Idiom: To summarise

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In a nutshell

Question 221

Idiom: a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time

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the best of both worlds Ex: She works in the city and lives in the country, so she gets the best of both worlds.

Question 222

Idiom: to enjoy yourself or continue working as normal and not give any attention to something important and unpleasant that is happening that you should be taking action to prevent

Answer 222

Fiddle while Rome burns Ex: Environmentalists claimed governments were fiddling while Rome burned.

Question 223

Phrase: 1. It is in its usual or correct position 2. Organised

Answer 223

In place

Question 224

Phrase: If you ....... ...... to do something, you have not done it -> Other way of saying "I haven't done it yet"

Answer 224

Have yet to Ex: They have yet to make a decision. Peters has yet to choose his next project.

Question 225

Idiom: quietly so that other people cannot hear exactly what you are saying

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Under your breath Ex: He muttered something under his breath.

Question 226

Adjective: very unpleasant or rude -> odieux, ignoble, détestable

Answer 226

obnoxious (to) Ex: Some of his colleagues say that he's loud and obnoxious. When she's in a bad mood she's obnoxious to everyone

Question 227

Idiom: to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems -> (keep away) rester à l'écart

Answer 227

steer clear of someone/something Ex: Her speech steered clear of controversial issues. They warned their children to steer clear of drugs.

Question 228

1. informal (discourage, deter) -> décourager, dégoûter [qqn] (de [qch]) 2. (delay until later) -> repoter, décaler, remettre à plus tard 3. (cause to dislike) -> dégoûter [qqn] de [qch]

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1. put [sb] off ex: I don't want to put you off, but that make of car you're thinking of buying is very hard to maintain. 2. put [sth] off ex: I'm busy this afternoon; can we put our meeting off until tomorrow? He was too busy in the morning, so he put his appointment off until the afternoon. 3. put [sb] off [sth] ex: That was disgusting; it has put me off my dinner.

Question 229

Phrase: 1. If a vehicle is ......................., it is working as it should and can be legally used 2. When you are .........................., you are driving or travelling, usually over a long distance 3. If a group of actors or musicians are ...................., they are travelling to different places to perform

Answer 229

on the road Ex: 1. My car was in the garage for a week, but it's now back on the road. 2. We'd already been on the road for six hours and were quite tired 3. Most rock groups spend two or three months a year on the road

Question 230

1. (brief visit) -> (long voyage) escale -> (voyage plus court) arrêt, halte 2. (stopping place) -> (long voyage) escale -> (voyage plus court) arrêt/halte

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stop-over Ex: 1. We made a short stopover in New York, but unfortunately we didn't have much time for sightseeing. 2. Seattle was our stopover on our way to Hawaii.

Question 231

Verb: To move quickly, with small, short steps -> (person: move hurriedly) se précipiter / se hâter -> (hurry along) se hâter

Answer 231

To scurry Ex: The mouse scurried across the floor. The noise of the explosion sent everyone scurrying back into their homes.

Question 232

Idiom: used to show something has happened many times or for long periods of time -> (often) bien souvent, bien des fois

Answer 232

Many's the time Ex: Many's the time I've been tempted to hand in my notice.

Question 233

Phrase: To be offended or made angry by something or someone -> s'offusquer de [qch]

Answer 233

take exception to something/someone Ex: I take exception to that comment. He took exception to criticism about the lack of women on the board of his company.

Question 234

Idiom: If something ... ... ..., it causes people to approve of it or agree with it -> figurative (resonate with [sb]'s feelings) toucher la corde sensible

Answer 234

strike a chord (with [sb]) Ex: His speech when he came on stage certainly struck a chord with the audience, who loved it

Question 235

(important) -> notable, important

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Adj: of note

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Verb: to do something or go somewhere very slowly, taking more time than is necessary ->(move without haste) trainer

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To dawdle ex: Victor is nearly always late because he dawdles so much.

Question 237

To have more occasions or opportunities?

Answer 237

To have more opportunities

Question 238

We don't say "it is less considered than" but we say...?

Answer 238

It is given less importance or it is taken less seriously

Question 239

Adj: An ...... object is difficult to move or handle because it is heavy, large, or a strange shape -> peu maniable -> encombrant

Answer 239

unwieldy Ex: The heavy old rifle was an unwieldy weapon

Question 240

Idiom: Used to say what someone is really like -> au fond, fondamentalement

Answer 240

at heart (adv) Ex: He had dozens of friends, but he was a private person at heart. At heart, he's a revolutionist, an anarchist, a nihilist. He remained at heart a rover.

Question 241

Phrasal verb: to wear informal clothes in a situation where people often wear more formal clothes

Answer 241

to dress down Ex: She always tried to dress down on her first date with a man

Question 242

Idiom (informal): to be unable to stop watching something

Answer 242

to be glued to something Ex: We were glued to the television watching the election results come in.

Question 243

Idiom: to avoid someone or something that seems unpleasant, dangerous, or likely to cause problems -> (keep away) rester à l'écart -> informal (avoid) éviter

Answer 243

To steer clear of someone/something Ex: Her speech steered clear of controversial issues

Question 244

Difference between outlay and outgoings ? -> Both mean "dépense"

Answer 244

The main difference between the two terms is that "outlay" usually refers to a single sum of money spent on a specific occasion, while "outgoings" refers to regular, repeated expenses (such as a business's operating costs, or a person's household expenses).

Question 245

Idiom (informal) -> to annoy someone

Answer 245

To get up someone's nose Ex: People who drive like that really get up my nose

Question 246

Verb: To make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others

Answer 246

To opt (for) Ex: Mike opted for early retirement

Question 247

Phrasal verb: To happen, or start to happen

Answer 247

Come about Ex: How did the problem come about in the first place?

Question 248

Phrasal verb: To separate into several pieces

Answer 248

come apart Ex: I picked up the book and it came apart in my hands. My boots are coming apart at the seams.

Question 249

Phrasal verb: A2:to visit someone in their home C1: to become conscious again after an accident or operation C2: to change your opinion of something, often influenced by another person's opinion

Answer 249

Come round Ex: A2:Come round tonight and we'll watch a video. C1 (from):She hasn't come round from the anaesthetic yet. C2: He'll come round to my point of view, given a bit of time.

Question 250

Phrasal verb: C1: 1.to come to a place, move from one place to another, or move towards someone 2. to influence someone suddenly to behave in a particular way: C2:to seem to be a particular type of person

Answer 250

Come over Ex: C1: 1.Is your family coming over from Greece for the wedding? 2.I'm sorry! That was a stupid thing to say - I don't know what came over me. C2: I watched the interview and felt he came over as quite arrogant

Question 251

Phrase: to stop working in order to show your support for other workers who are on strike

Answer 251

Come out in sympathy with someone Ex: The railway workers came out in sympathy with the miners.

Question 252

Premier arrivé, premier servi

Answer 252

first come, first served

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idiom: To produce what is wanted

Answer 253

Come up with the goods Ex: What they promise sounds impressive enough - let's see if they come up with the goods.

Question 254

Phrasal verb: To receive blame or criticism

Answer 254

Come in for something Ex: The director has come in for a lot of criticism over his handling of the affair.

Question 255

Adjective: Not spoiled

Answer 255

unmarred (by) Ex: The national park remains unmarred by the extensive industrial development in the country. Despite there being a lot of graffiti elsewhere, the mural has remained largely unmarred.

Question 256

Adjective: Having to stay in bed because of illness or injury

Answer 256

bedridden Ex: His aunt was 93 and bedridden

Question 257

Adjective: having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they harmed you; unwilling to forgive -> (seeking revenge)

Answer 257

vindictive Ex: In the movie "Cape Fear", a lawyer's family is threatened by a vindictive former prisoner.

Question 258

1. (cooking appliance) -> (appareil) cuisinière -> (portable) réchaud 2. (heating appliance) -> (appareil de chauffage) poêle

Answer 258

stove Ex: 1. Henry put the kettle on the stove to heat the water. 2. We are having a stove fitted in our living room.

Question 259

inimaginable or unimaginable

Answer 259

unimaginable

Question 260

to be under control or to get under control?

Answer 260

To be under control

Question 261

What is wrong with the following sentence? -> If what I've already exposed remains normal,...

Answer 261

The verb -> We don't use expose in English -> Instead : explain

Question 262

Difference between thankfully and hopefully

Answer 262

Hopefully: Hopefully is for something you wish to happen or hope to happen Thankfully: you are grateful or express pleasure or relief. -> related to the present

Question 263

Difference between mean to and mean doing something

Answer 263

mean to = intend to Ex: I mean to finish this job by the end of the week! Mean doing sth = involve having sth Ex: I’ll have to catch the 7 am train to Nottingham, which means getting up at 5 am. (I need to get up at 5 am.)

Question 264

Difference between regret to and regret doing

Answer 264

regret to = sorry to ... regret doing = I wish I hadn't ...

Question 265

Difference between try to and try doing

Answer 265

Try to = Make an attempt Try doing = Experiment with

Question 266

Different collocations with the verb help (3)

Answer 266

Help to + infinitive Ex: I would have helped her to find the right dress Can't help + ing Ex: He can't help driving fast Can't help but + infinitive Ex: I can't help but have sweets with me

Question 267

Collocations with suggest ?

Answer 267

Suggest someone + infinitive Suggest that ...

Question 268

Collocations with to object

Answer 268

To object to doing sth

Question 268

Collocations with recommend (3)

Answer 268

To recommend that sb do sth Ex: They've recommended some software to help with the planning process To recommend for Ex: She has been recommended for promotion Recommend doing sth Ex: I recommend writing your feelings down on paper

Question 269

Idiom: In all the most important ways -> (practically speaking) en pratique, en réalité, dans les faits -> expression meaning "essentially" or "in effect". It's used to say that something has the same outcome or result as something else.

Answer 269

To all intents and purposes Ex: For all intents and purposes, the project is completed. The warring sides had, for all intents and purposes, agreed to a ceasefire.

Question 270

Phrase: Immediately

Answer 270

tell/see at a glance Ex: He could tell at a glance that something was wrong. She knew, at a glance, that her mother was upset with her. I like being able to see at a glance how many steps I've taken so far today.

Question 271

Adjective: Especially a woman or girl -> lively and excitable

Answer 271

vivacious Ex: He brought along his wife, a vivacious blonde, some 20 years his junior.

Question 272

Adjective: Someone who is eager to own and collect things They hoard things

Answer 272

acquisitive Ex: We live in an acquisitive society that views success primarily in terms of material possessions.

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Adjective: 1. Not noticeable: seeming to fit in well with the things around 2. Someone who likes to remain in the background

Answer 273

unobtrusive Ex: 1. Make-up this season is unobtrusive and natural-looking. 2.A good waiter is efficient and unobtrusive.

Question 274

Verb: To prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose -> (thwart) -> (un projet,...) contrarier, contrecarrer -> (des efforts,...) annihiler

Answer 274

To stymie -> /ˈstaɪ.mi/ Ex: In our search for evidence, we were stymied by the absence of any recent documents.

Question 275

Adj: (of a person's behaviour or way of speaking or writing) too formal and not smooth or natural -> (unnatural, stiff) guindé, qui manque de naturel

Answer 275

stilted -> /ˈstɪl.tɪd/ Ex: He writes in a formal and somewhat stilted style.

Question 276

Noun: Something that is not what it seems to be and is intended to deceive people, or someone who pretends to be something they are not -> (fake, pretence) imposture, comédie, faux-semblant -> (personne) charlatan, imposteur

Answer 276

sham Ex: It turned out that he wasn't a real doctor at all - he was just a sham. They claimed that the election had been fair, but really it was a sham.

Question 277

Adverb: in a way that is confident, but is too simple and lacks careful thought -> (said easily without thinking) facilement, aisément

Answer 277

Glibly Ex: He spoke glibly about an economic recovery just around the corner. We talk glibly about adventure these days, but this is a true adventure.

Question 278

Adverb: 1. In a way that shows that you are very tired -> avec lassitude / péniblement 2. In a way that is boring, or that shows that you are bored with something because you have experienced too much of it -> avec lassitude / péniblement

Answer 278

Wearily Ex: 1. I dragged myself wearily out of bed at five o'clock this morning. 2.The story is wearily familiar, but with one surprise.

Question 279

Noun: treatment in which someone is punished or judged less strongly or severely than would be expected -> (mercy) clémence -> (lack of severity) indulgence

Answer 279

Leniency Ex: The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth. But for the leniency of the referee, the player would have been sent off.

Question 280

Noun: Speed and eagerness -> (great speed) empressement -> (keenness) empressement

Answer 280

alacrity Ex: She accepted the money with alacrity.

Question 281

Adjective: Suffering severely from the effects of something unpleasant -> touché par [qch] / frappé par [qch]

Answer 281

stricken (with/by [sth]) Ex: My country has been stricken by war for the past five years. He has been stricken with grief since the death of his wife.

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Adj: 1.Feeling sorry and wishing that something had not happened -> (sad, regretful) triste, chagrin 2.showing slight sadness about something but not in a serious way

Answer 282

Rueful Ex: He turned away with a rueful laugh.

Question 283

Adj: (literary) alone and unhappy; left alone and not cared for -> (sad, miserable) triste, mélancolique -> (lonely, forsaken) seul, abandonné, délaissé

Answer 283

forlorn Ex: She looked a forlorn figure standing at the bus stop

Question 284

Adj: Completely harmless (=causing no harm) -> (substance: harmless) inoffensif -> (remark: not offensive) inoffensif, banal

Answer 284

Innocuous Ex: Some mushrooms look innocuous but are in fact poisonous

Question 285

Adj: Friendly and easy to talk to -> (friendly, likable) (soutenu) affable, aimable

Answer 285

Affable Ex: He struck me as an affable sort of a man She was quite affable at the meeting

Question 286

Idiom: A warning to not do something or to stop doing something

Answer 286

fire a shot across someone's bow ex: Airline employees have fired a warning shot across the company's bows by threatening to strike if higher pay increases are not offered.

Question 287

Noun: Hard work, especially work that makes you feel physically tired ->(littéraire) labeur travail

Answer 287

toil Ex: Lindi has achieved her comfortable life only after years of hard toil.

Question 288

Noun: skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience

Answer 288

craft Ex: the craft of furniture making/sewing/glassblowing political/literary craft rural/ancient/traditional crafts craft workers (= skilled workers)

Question 289

Adj: Someone who is ... often forgets things or does not pay attention to what is happening near them because they are thinking about other things -> distrait, tête en l'air, rêveur

Answer 289

absent-minded Ex: She is kindly but absent-minded, often forgetting appointments and birthdays.

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Adj: Very nervous and easily upset -> figurative (person: tense, sensitive) très nerveux, avoir la sensibilité à fleur de peau

Answer 290

highly strung Ex: a highly strung young woman

Question 291

Adjective: Too interested in what other people are doing and wanting to discover too much about them -> informal (person: overly inquisitive) (familier) trop curieux, fouineur

Answer 291

nosy / nosey Ex: She was complaining about her nosy parents. A rather nosey woman once asked him about his personal life.

Question 292

Adj: Likely to suffer from something or to do something bad Likely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad, such as damage or an illness -> (susceptible) enclin à qch

Answer 292

prone to (-ing) Ex: The coastal region is prone to earthquakes.

Question 293

"no intention to" or "no intention of" ???

Answer 293

No intention of doing something Ex: I'm sorry, I had no intention of interrupting the conversation.

Question 294

phrase: 1.Happening one after another in a series 2.-> à la queue leu leu

Answer 294

In succession Ex: 1. This is the seventh year in succession that they've won the tournament. 2. The students lined up in succession to receive their diplomas

Question 295

Idiom: If something must ... ... ... / ... ... ... ... be done, it must not be done at any time or for any reason

Answer 295

on no account / on any account Ex: Employees must on no account make personal phone calls from the office. These records must not on any account be changed.

Question 296

Phrasal verb: To separate something into its different parts / pieces

Answer 296

Take something apart Ex: We took the engine apart to see what the problem was.

Question 297

Phrasal verb: To surprise or shock someone so much that they do not know how to behave for a short time

Answer 297

Take someone aback Ex: I was a little taken aback at the directness of the question. The news really took us aback.

Question 298

Phrase: People say

Answer 298

Rumour has it (that) Ex: Rumor has it that she was murdered

Question 299

adverb, conjunction: by which way or method -> (through which) selon lequel, par lequel, au moyen duquel,...

Answer 299

whereby Ex: They've set up a plan whereby you can spread the cost over a two-year period. We need to devise some sort of system whereby people can liaise with each other.

Question 300

adjective : Food or drink that has a pleasant taste

Answer 300

palatable Ex: A very palatable wine The meal was barely palatable

Question 301

Expression: (tending to do) -> avoir tendance à faire [qch]

Answer 301

prone to doing something Ex: Alan is prone to taking days off without bothering to give an explanation.

Question 302

Idiom (informal): An obvious problem that no one wants to discuss -> you mean that there is an obvious problem or difficult situation that people do not want to talk about.

Answer 302

The elephant in the room Ex: I don't want to ask the question, but it is the big elephant in the room

Question 303

Other way of saying "another important point"

Answer 303

A further point of note Ex: A further point of note is that Connell’s literary texts in emails are responsive in nature

Question 304

A better way of saying "Were I to pick holes in both texts' arguments" ?

Answer 304

Were I to question both texts' arguments OR Were I to challenge the arguments presented in both texts

Question 305

Difference between on the contrary and in contrast ?

Answer 305

On the contrary = used to show opposition to a previous statement In contrast = used to show a difference to a previous statement

Question 306

Difference between "underwhelming" and "disappointing" ?

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Underwhelming = did not impress Ex: If you see a film that didn't impress you, you can say it was underwhelming Disappointing = did not meet expectations Ex: If you were hoping that the film would be good and it wasn't, then you can also say it was disappointing

Question 307

having a lot of difficulties doing something, especially because there is not enough time or money -> one is the adj and the other one is with a collocation -> 1. en difficulté -> 2. (être) bien en peine de faire [qch] / avoir du mal à faire qch

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1. hard-pressed Ex: The latest education reforms have put extra pressure on teachers who are already hard-pressed. He knew that if asked to justify himself, he would be hard-pressed. 2. hard-pressed to do sth Ex: Because of shortages, the emergency services were hard-pressed to deal with the accident. I would be hard-pressed to tell you the capital of Azerbaijan if you asked me.

Question 308

Idiom: The only choice that remains after all others have been tried

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Last resort Ex: As a last resort, we could ask your mother to help

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Idiom (informal): Someone or something that is very annoying

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a pain (in the neck) Ex: That child is a real pain in the neck.

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Idiom: To be something that is difficult to do

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be a tall order Ex: Building the bridge in time for the Olympics will be a tall order.

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Phrase; To remember a piece of information when you are making a decision or thinking about a matter

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bear/keep something in mind Ex; Bearing in mind how young she is, I thought she did really well It's important to bear in mind that the respondents are a self-selecting group.

Question 312

Idiom: Someone's behaviour that is unacceptable

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beyond the pale Ex: Her recent conduct is beyond the pale.

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Idiom: To wait patiently for a good opportunity to do something

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Bide your time Ex: He's just biding his time until a permanent job opens up

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Idiom: To stop yourself from saying something that you would really like to say

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Bite your tongue Ex: I wanted to tell him exactly what I thought of him, but I had to bite my tongue.

Question 315

Idiom: To refuse to think about unpleasant facts, although they will have an influence on your situation

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bury/have your head in the sand Ex: You've got to face facts here - you can't just bury your head in the sand

Question 316

Idiom: You do something but you just succeed in doing it

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By the skin of your teeth Ex: He escaped from the secret police by the skin of his teeth

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Idiom (formal): Especially or particularly

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not least Ex: We had many things to consider, not least the safety of our children.

Question 318

Idiom: If facts ... ... ... , they become known publicly -> were noticed

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Come to light Ex: Fresh evidence has recently come to light that suggests that he didn't in fact commit the murder.

Question 319

Idiom: To have to stop doing something before it is finished

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Cut something short Ex: Their conversation was cut short by the arrival of more guests. We had to cut short our holiday because Richard was ill.

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Phrase: To stop someone from talking before they have finished what they were saying

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Cut someone short Ex: He started to explain, but she cut him short. Taylor began but Anna cut him short.

Question 321

To fight a war or organise a series of activities in order to achieve something

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To wage war on Ex: Doesn't the president need Congress' permission to wage war on another country?

Question 322

A tall column of air which spins round and round very fast and moves across the land or sea

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A whirlwind

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Noun used to describe a situation in which a lot of things happen very quickly and are very difficult for someone to control as a ....

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whirlwind of Ex: I had been running around southern England in a whirlwind of activity He had been swept aside in the whirlwind of reform and anarchy.

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Adj: A .... event or action happens or is done much more quickly than normal

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whirlwind Ex: He got married after a whirlwind romance.

Question 325

figurative -> to match or agree with something else -> (correspond, agree, be consistent with [sth]) -> concorder avec, coïncider avec, correspondre à

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tally (with [sth]) Ex: The detective quickly realised that the accounts given by the two witnesses didn't tally. The numbers on your spreadsheet don't tally with ours.

Question 326

Idiom: to break the rules in a way that you consider unimportant or not harmful

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bend the rules Ex: You’ve got to know when to bend the rules a little

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Phrase: If you buy something ... ..., you can return it without payment if it is not satisfactory -> à titre d'essai

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on approval Ex: The new manager introduced the practice of shipping items on approval

Question 328

Verb: to become tired, weaker, or less effective

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To flag Ex: I was starting to flag after the ninth mile. The conversation was flagging

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Adj: 1. (person: ill) -> souffrant, malade 2. (figurative) experiencing difficulty and problems -> (figuré) mal en point

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ailing Ex: 1. Damion helps elderly and ailing people by delivering their groceries and prescription medications to them. 2. the country's ailing economy Ted asked me if I could help him fix his ailing car.

Question 330

Idiom: To believe something strongly although you cannot explain

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Feel it in your bones Ex: It's going to be a good summer - I can feel it in my bones

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Idiom: To praise someone or something

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Sing the praises of something/someone

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Idiom: If a reason, argument, or explanation ... ..., it is true

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Hold water (mainly used in a negative sense) Ex: Her alibi just didn't hold water

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Informal (arouse excitement) -> provoquer un vif émoi -> (figuré) faire grand bruit -> (positif) faire sensation -> (scandale) faire des vagues

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Cause a stir

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Phrasal verb: To come from or be a result of something

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Spring from something Ex: His need to be liked obviously springs from a deep-rooted insecurity

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Phrasal verb: To start or develop as the result of something

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Stem from something Ex: Her problems stem from her difficult childhood Their disagreement stemmed from a misunderstanding

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phrasal verb: 1. To do or complete something, especially that you have said you would do or that you have been told to do 2. To perform or complete a job or activity; to fulfill

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To carry out Ex: 1. The hospital is carrying out tests to find out what's wrong with her. It's time they carried out a proper review of teacher's salaries. 2. I was elected to carry out a program, the governor said, and I have every intention of carrying it out.

Question 337

Phrasal verb: to spend a lot of money on buying things, especially things that are pleasant to have but that you do not need

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To splash out (something) Ex: They splashed out £3,000 on a holiday.

Question 338

Verb: If you .... your words or actions with something else, you say or do this other thing first

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To preface Ex: Each work is prefaced by a descriptive note and concludes with an author's note I should like to preface my response with the following observation.

Question 339

Idiom: To damage the good relationship that two people or groups of people have

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Drive a wedge between someone Ex: It doesn't make sense to let things that happened in the past drive a wedge between us now

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Phrase: Introduce a statement that is the opposite to what is thought to be true by most ordinary people.

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Contrary to popular belief Contrary to popular belief, bread is not the best thing for birds

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Noun: Something that happens as a result of other actions, events, or decisions

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The upshot Ex: The upshot of the discussions is that there will be no layoffs.

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Formal: -To make it more likely that something is true - To believe or accept that something is true

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Lend credence to something Ex: Some of his actions as president lend credence to the allegations I do not lend much credence to theories that he was brain damaged

Question 343

Difference between "increase in..." and "increase of..." ???

Answer 343

You use the preposition "in" after the noun "increase" when you talk about what increases Ex: This increase in production is significant. This increase of 30% in production is significant. As for the preposition "of" after this noun, you use it with a number or percentage; the amount by which something is increased. Ex: This increase of 30% in production is significant.

Question 344

Phrasal verb: to avoid becoming involved in something, or to stop someone or something becoming involved in something

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keep (someone/something) out of something Ex: I prefer to keep out of arguments about money. Keep me out of this!

Question 345

Phrasal verb: Especially the collocation that I have wrong To help to cause an event or situation

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Contribute to something Ex: Smoking contributed to his early death

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Idiom (informal): used to say that a decision, action, etc. is sudden and done without any planning

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On the spur of the moment Ex: We hadn't planned to go away - it was one of those spur-of-the-moment decisions. We just jumped in a car on the spur of the moment and drove to the seaside.

Question 347

Difference between "set your mind on something" and "set your mind to something" ???

Answer 347

To set your mind on something is to make a goal for yourself. The “something” is the objective you will work to achieve. (Also “have your mind set on something"). To set your mind to something is to collect your thoughts and concentrate wholly on what you are doing at that time. (Also “put your mind to something").

Question 348

Phrase: Saying or showing the opposite

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To the contrary Ex: proof/evidence to the contrary: For a long time it was thought to be a harmless substance, but we now have proof/evidence to the contrary. Despite reports to the contrary, she seems to be coping well in prison.

Question 349

Adjective: Strongly disliking or opposed to

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Averse (to) Ex: Few people are averse to the idea of a free holiday. I'm not averse to (= I like) the occasional glass of champagne myself.

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Idiom: To be going to do something very soon

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Be on the point of (doing) something Ex: As we were on the point of giving up hope, a letter arrived. She was so tired that she was on the point of collapse.

Question 351

Adjective + collocation : liking, interested in, or wanting (to do) something very much

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Keen on Ex: She's keen on playing tennis. He doesn't seem all that keen on being here, honestly. UK My son's mad keen on cycling.

Question 352

Difference between egoist and egoistic???

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Egoist = noun Egoistic = adjective

Question 353

Phrasal verb: To value a skill or good quality that you have

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To pride yourself on something Ex: He prides himself on his loyalty to his friends.

Question 354

Idiom: Responsible for something or someone

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In charge (of something/someone) Ex: Who’s in charge here? The teacher put me in charge of organizing the project.

Question 355

Phrasal verb: to use someone or something to provide the money or food that you need to live

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Live off someone/something Ex: He only agreed to marry her so he could live off her money. All his life he had lived off his father. She has an inheritance to live off so she doesn't need to work.

Question 356

Phrase: if something happens

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In the event of something Ex: In the event of a strike, the army will take over responsibility for firefighting. We need to work out how we would communicate in the event of a large-scale disaster. There would be an increase in the demand for vaccines in the event of a flu pandemic.

Question 357

Phrase: To suddenly become better or worse

Answer 357

Take a turn for the better/worse Ex: Their relationship took a turn for the worse when he lost his job. I'm pleased to say things have taken a turn for the better at work. The company's fortunes seem to have taken a turn for the better.

Question 358

Phrase: The ability to express yourself well

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Turn of phrase Ex: She has a nice turn of phrase, which should serve her well in journalism.

Question 359

Idiom: To not know what to do or who to ask for help

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Not know where/which way to turn Ex: When both her parents died, she didn't know which way to turn.

Question 360

Idiom: To have a red face because you are embarrassed

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Go/turn beetroot (also go as red as a beetroot) Ex: Whenever I talked about his past life, he would go beetroot.

Question 361

Idiom: to not show any emotion when you are told something bad or when something bad happens

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Not turn a hair Ex: I was expecting him to be horrified when he heard the cost but he didn't turn a hair.

Question 362

Phrase: to move about from side to side or turn a lot in bed, especially because you cannot sleep

Answer 362

Toss and turn Ex: I was tossing and turning all night. When I wake up around three I know I'm going to be tossing and turning till morning.

Question 363

Phrase: When a number of people ... ... ..., they do the same thing one after the other

Answer 363

Take it in turn(s) to do something Ex: We took it in turns to ride the pony. They took it in turns to keep watch.

Question 364

Idiom: A surprising or unexpected event

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a turn-up for the book(s) Ex: Well, that's a turn-up for the books - I never thought he'd get the job.

Question 365

if you think about a problem, feeling, or event ... ... ... ... ... ..., you think about it some time later and in a calmer or more practical way than was possible at the time it happened

Answer 365

In the cold light of day Ex: in the cold light of day it all seemed so ridiculous

Question 366

Difference between satisfying and satisfactory???

Answer 366

"Satisfactory" means that something is adequate, or acceptable. Whereas "satisfying" means that something meets your needs or requirements and has positive associations. Ex: So what would be the difference between a "satisfactory" meal and a "satisfying" one? In the first case the meal was ok, in the second case it was one that you enjoyed.

Question 367

Adjective: Needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy -> (requiring strength) fatigant, éprouvant, ardu -> (energetic, vigorous) vigoureux, énergique

Answer 367

Strenuous Ex: He rarely does anything more strenuous than changing the channels on the television. Strenuous efforts were made throughout the war to disguise the scale of civilian casualties.

Question 368

Verb (formal): to cause an event or situation to happen by making a set of actions or a formal process begin

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To instigate ([sb] to do [sth]) Ex: The government will instigate new measures to combat terrorism. The revolt in the north is believed to have been instigated by a high-ranking general.

Question 369

Idiom: If someone or something ... ... ..., they successfully deal with a very difficult problem to be able to continue doing something despite serious problems

Answer 369

To weather the storm Ex: Will the ambassador be able to weather the storm caused by his remarks?

Question 370

Verb (informal): To trick or deceive someone, often by confusing them -> embobiner

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To bamboozle Ex: Don't get bamboozled by all the jargon. She was bamboozled into telling them her credit card number.

Question 371

Adj: Calm and able to deal easily with difficult situations Able to be calm in difficult situations

Answer 371

level-headed Ex: I have always regarded him, when he came to use his imagination, as being pretty level-headed. Davies has another level-headed contribution to make to a very live current debate in the early modern period.

Question 372

Noun: The quality of being new and unusual Something that has not been experienced before and so is interesting

Answer 372

Novelty Ex: The novelty of these toys soon wore off and the children became bored with them. -> The novelty is wearing off -> The novelty is starting to wear off -> The novelty has worn off Tourists are still a novelty on this remote island.

Question 373

Adverb: With only a small number or amount of people or things

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Sparsely Ex: Sparsely furnished/populated The event was sparsely attended

Question 374

Adverbe: In a way that suggests a positive and successful future

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Auspiciously Ex: The day did not begin auspiciously. Our holiday didn't start auspiciously - the flight was delayed for 12 hours.

Question 375

Adverbe: Happily and without feeling or showing any worry, especially when there is a reason to be worried -> gaiement, allègrement

Answer 375

Blithely Ex: She blithely agreed to the contract without realizing what its consequences would be. A blithely optimistic 75% of the students believed that they would one day become millionaires.

Question 376

adjective: Covering a large area; having a great range

Answer 376

extensive Ex: Extensive grounds /repairs Her knowledge of music is extensive (= she knows a lot about music). The wedding received extensive coverage in the newspapers (= it was written about a lot).

Question 377

Difference between prized and valued

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Prized = highly valued, cherished Valued = having a value, esteemed

Question 378

Difference between considerably and significantly

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Considerably: refers to quantity like considerably large Significantly: refers to importance

Question 379

Difference between deduce and infer

Answer 379

Deduce: implies you logically and scientifically coming to a conclusion Infer: implies a slight logical leap to come to a conclusion. Like you had to put some information together

Question 380

Phrasal verb: When something unpleasant ... ... , it begins and seems likely to continue in a serious way -> s'installer

Answer 380

Set in Ex: This rain looks as if it has set in for the rest of the day. If you get bitten by a dog, you have to make sure the wound is cleaned well, or an infection could set in.

Question 381

Difference between change and shift

Answer 381

Shift; to move something/someone from one position/place to another a small distance to means a slight change in position, direction or tendency Change:to become different To transform in one, or in any of the ways that something/someone can be transformed

Question 382

Difference between extended or extensive?

Answer 382

Extended: may mean made larger, or long or longer than usual Extensive: Means covering or affecting a large area

Question 383

Idiom: If you ... ... ... or if you ... ... ... as saying something, you say it publicly and officially and it is written down.

Answer 383

go on record Ex:

Question 384

Idiom: To make one's opposition to or disapproval of someone or something known or heard.

Answer 384

To raise an objection (to someone or something) Ex: Her parents raised an objection to the wedding because of her fiancé's reputation. We won't raise any objections, so long as it's understood that your firm will be covering all the applicable fees.

Question 385

Phrase: To try to make something succeed, usually by working hard

Answer 385

Make a go of something Ex: She's really making a go of her new antique shop. I can't see him ever making a go of accountancy.

Question 386

Phrase: If someone ... ... ... ... ..., they start saying or doing something that is not directly connected with what they were saying or doing before

Answer 386

go off at a tangent Ex: The conversation went off at a tangent

Question 387

Verb- informal: to show that something is less important, less good, or less true than it has been made to appear

Answer 387

Debunk Ex: debunk a myth: The writer's aim was to debunk the myth that had grown up around the actress.

Question 388

Phrasal verb: - To avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult - To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing

Answer 388

fend something off Ex: - Somehow she managed to fend off the awkward questions - He's an international celebrity with a staff to help fend off reporters. / fend off criticism, blows, accusations

Question 389

Phrasal verb: To do something actively and enthusiastically

Answer 389

Throw yourself into something Ex: She's thrown herself into this new job

Question 390

Noun: behaviour that makes someone believe something that is not true

Answer 390

pretence Ex: I can't "keep up the pretence" (= continue pretending) any longer. They "made absolutely no pretence of" being interested.

Question 391

Phrasal verb: To say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are excited or nervous

Answer 391

blurt something out blurt out a problem, a secret Ex: He blurted everything out about the baby, though we'd agreed to keep it a secret for a while.

Question 392

Phrasal verb: When a person ... ... ..., they refuse to talk about things that make them angry or worried.

Answer 392

bottle something up bottle up a problem, emotions Ex: Feelings that had been bottled up for years came flooding out.

Question 393

Phrasal verb: If you ... ...feelings or tears, you force yourself not to show how angry or upset you are

Answer 393

choke something back choke back tears, emotions Ex: Choking back my anger, I tried to speak calmly.

Question 394

Idiom: to pretend to be happier, less poor, etc. than you really are, because you do not want people to know how bad your situation is

Answer 394

Keep up appearances Ex: They were very unhappily married but kept up appearances for the sake of their children.

Question 395

Phrasal verb: To defeat or disprove

Answer 395

Shoot down (an argument, accusations) Ex: He shot down my argument

Question 396

Phrasal verb: to treat (something) as not important : to ignore (something)

Answer 396

sweep aside sweep aside an argument, accusations, criticism Ex: He swept aside questions about his son's arrest. He swept aside their objections, refusing to change his plans.

Question 397

Phrasal verb: to try to get information or understand a meaning that is hidden or not clear -> extraire -> faire dire [qch] (à [qqn])

Answer 397

Tease out a problem, a secret Ex: It took me a while to tease the truth out of him.

Question 398

Phrasal verb: If you ... ... something that you have written or said, you make it less forceful, severe, or offensive.

Answer 398

tone down something Ex: The foul language in the original play has been toned down for television.

Question 399

Phrasal verb: If someone ... ... an emotion, especially a dangerous one such as hatred, or if they whip people up into an emotional state, they deliberately cause and encourage people to feel that emotion. -> susciter -> (négatif) attiser, semer

Answer 399

whip up rage, emotions Ex: He accused politicians of whipping up anti-foreign sentiments in order to win right-wing votes

Question 400

Idiom: Getting married

Answer 400

To tie the knot

Question 401

Idiom: Look around for someone else

Answer 401

Cast my net

Question 402

Idiom: A total surprise

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Bolt from the blue Ex: the job came like a bolt from the blue

Question 403

Idiom: Plenty of free time

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Time on my hands

Question 404

Idiom: In charge In a position of power or control in a particular situation

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To call the tune

Question 405

Idiom: In love with

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Carry a torch for someone Ex: Terry has been carrying a torch for Liz for years

Question 406

Idiom: Behaved very practically To prepare for hard work

Answer 406

To roll up your sleeves

Question 407

Idiom: Very ill

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At death's door

Question 408

Idiom: Ignoring someone

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To give someone the cold shoulder

Question 409

Idiom: To take control of a situation so that you can deal with it successfully

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Get a grip (on)

Question 410

Idiom: to be willing to try anything to improve a difficult or unsatisfactory situation, even if it has little chance of success

Answer 410

clutch/grasp at straws Ex: She offered to take a pay cut to keep her job, but she was just clutching at straws.

Question 411

If you ... ... ..., you deal with a problem, or do something that is unpleasant, quickly and in a determined way.

Answer 411

Grasp the nettle Ex: The government should grasp the nettle of devaluation.

Question 412

Idiom: to make an effort to understand and deal with a problem or situation

Answer 412

Come/get to grips with something Ex: The president has failed to come to grips with the two most important social issues of our time. I can't seem to get to grips with this problem.

Question 413

Idiom: -Available and ready to be won or taken - Available

Answer 413

up for grabs The job was still up for grabs.

Question 414

adj: Wrong, not suitable, or not as expected

Answer 414

I could see by the look on their faces that something was amiss.

Question 415

Phrase: In order to

Answer 415

So as to Ex: I always keep fruit in the fridge so as to keep flies off it. I stood behind the tree so as to avoid being seen.

Question 416

Means "within a very few hours"

Answer 416

Within hours Within hours, the police apprehended the thief

Question 417

Phrasal verb: to do (a certain amount of work etc)

Answer 417

to put in Ex: He put in an hour’s training today. You ought to have put in more hours on this project

Question 418

to correct false information

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Set the record straight Ex: I want to set the record straight – I never received the money. The organisation should set the record straight about how its funds were misused.

Question 419

Idiom: To believe that something is very important

Answer 419

Set great store by/on Ex: Our family sets great store by/on tradition

Question 420

Idiom: Although

Answer 420

Much as Ex: Much as I would like to help you, I'm simply too busy at the moment

Question 421

Noun: The beginning

Answer 421

The outset Ex: I told him at/from the outset I wasn't interested

Question 422

Phrasal verb: Defend something you believe in

Answer 422

stand up for your beliefs, rights, etc. Ex: Union leaders encouraged the workers to stand up for their rights

Question 423

Phrasal verb: Defend someone who is being criticised

Answer 423

Stand up for (someone) Ex: Lucy was the only who stood up for me

Question 424

Phrasal verb: Not change your mind

Answer 424

Stand by your beliefs / your principles / your decision... Ex: His family are standing by their decision to go ahead with the operation

Question 425

Phrasal verb: Do someone's job for them when they are not there -> Remplacer

Answer 425

Stand in for (someone) Ex: Your normal teacher is sick today, so I'm standing in for her

Question 426

Adj (informal): relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done -> décontracté -> (familier) relax, cool

Answer 426

Laid back / laid-back / laidback Ex: I've never seen her worried or anxious in any way - she's so laid-back.

Question 427

Adjective (formal): giving a warning -> d'avertissement

Answer 427

cautionary Ex: These last comments are more cautionary than critical.

Question 428

Adjective: Designed to be folded into a smaller shape or size for easy storage -> pliant

Answer 428

collapsible Ex: collapsible chairs

Question 429

labourious and volunteery ???

Answer 429

No ! It's laborious and voluntary

Question 430

Adjective: Extremely unpleasant -> (thing: disgusting) dégoùtant, répugnant -> (person: hateful, abhorrent) détestable, répugnant -> (views, subject, etc: abhorrent) (avis, sujet...) détestable, répugnant

Answer 430

loathsome Ex: He's a loathsome man. I found their behaviour loathsome and offensive. I hope the judge hands down a long sentence to those loathsome individuals.

Question 431

Idiom: used to mean the opposite of the stated quality -> tout sauf -> tout le contraire

Answer 431

anything but Ex: She's meant to be really nice but she was anything but nice when I met her. The long-term prospects for the economy are anything but comforting.

Question 432

Collocation: 1. Without someone or something 2. Except for someone or something 3. Introducting a hypothetical or conditional clause (if it weren't for or if it hadn't been for)

Answer 432

But for someone/something Ex: 1. But for you, I would be completely alone in the world These banks would have failed but for large-scale government intervention 2. The bookcases were empty but for a single dusty volume He walked along the cliff top, alone but for his thoughts 3. But for her quick thinking, the accident could have been much worse

Question 433

Idiom: To decide to achieve something To decide on a goal that you want to achieve or something you want to have

Answer 433

set your sights on something Ex: Jenny has set her sights on winning the competition

Question 434

Phrase: Because you are worried that a particular thing might happen

Answer 434

For fear that/of something Ex: They wouldn't let their cat outside for fear that it would get run over. I didn't want to move for fear of waking her up.

Question 435

Can we say in English : I thought interesting to do something ?

Answer 435

NO ! Ex: I thought it would be interesting to go outside this afternoon.

Question 436

Retenir -> In the sense of memory

Answer 436

Remember / take away / recall / recollect / retain

Question 437

Difference between separate and delimitate ?

Answer 437

Separate = widely used and easily understood -> more fluid and conversational Delimitate = rare and formal, typically used in technical or academic contexts (e.g., discussing borders, geography, or legal boundaries)

Question 438

Do we say in English : Refill your battery ?

Answer 438

NO ! Recharge your batteries

Question 439

Difference between appeal and attractiveness ?

Answer 439

Appeal = the quality of being interesting, engaging, or desirable. It's broader and often abstract, making it ideal for discussing the general enjoyment or interest of something like sports Ex: The appeal of sport lies in teamwork and physical fitness Attractiveness = Focuses more on physical beauty or charm. While it can describe something's visual or emotional pull

Question 440

Can I use "to have more consideration towards something" ?

Answer 440

NO! It's a frenchism !! To participate in / to get involved with sth

Question 441

Difference between try to do something and try doing something

Answer 441

Try to do = You make an effort to accomplish something. The focus is on the attempt, often implying that the task might be challenging Ex: She tried to explain her point (She made an effort to explain it) Try doing something = You experiment or test doing something to see if it works or solves a problem. The focus is on the action itself rather than the effort Ex: If the door won't open, try turning the handle harder (Test this method to see if it works)

Question 442

Difference between Spark a desire and Ignite a desire ? -> =

Answer 442

Spark a desire = Suggests starting or triggering a desire, often in a subtle or initial way -> It implies a small but powerful beginning - like striking a match Ignite a desire = Suggests fueling or setting a desire ablaze, creating a stronger or more intense feeling -> It's more vivid and dramatic than "spark" and implies that the desire has really caught fire and grown stronger

Question 443

Phrasal verb: To experience a difficult situation or event

Answer 443

Live through something Ex: He could never know the pain and fear this child had lived through

Question 444

Formal way of saying "instead of"

Answer 444

In lieu (of) Ex: He worked on Sunday and took Monday off in lieu They gave some books in lieu of payment for the work I did

Question 445

Adverb: If someone discusses something ... .... , they talk about it so much that it becomes very boring -> jusqu'à la nausée, jusqu'à l'écœurement

Answer 445

ad nauseam Ex: He talks ad nauseam about how clever his children are

Question 446

Adjective: You describe something as ... .... when it is the best example of its type

Answer 446

Par excellence Ex: This is undoubtedly the cooking chocolate par excellence

Question 447

Adjective : Interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people

Answer 447

Niche Ex: MMA is not a niche sport any more Cars with classic black or grey are easy to resell, but those with red or green interiors are more niche

Question 448

Noun: A noisy argument or fight

Answer 448

fracas over Ex: The prime minister has joined the fracas over the proposed changes The players got into a scuffle, both benches cleared, and some fans joined the fracas

Question 449

Noun (formal): An action that ends something that has been gradually getting worse

Answer 449

Coup de grâce (to) Ex: Jane's affair was the coup de grâce to her disintegrating marriage

Question 450

Difference between take part in something and take place in ???

Answer 450

To take part in (something) = participate in an event Ex: Teams from all over the world will take part in the championships To take place = happen Ex: The next World Championships will take place in South Africa

Question 451

Difference between undetermined and indeterminate ?

Answer 451

Undetermined = Something is not yet decided, resolved, or established. It implies that the outcome nature, or value is pending or unknown at the moment. -> The situation has the potential to be determined or clarified with additional information, time, or effort Ex: The winner of the competition is still undetermined Indeterminate = Something is vague, uncertain, or inherently undefined. It suggests that the outcome, nature, or value may never be clearly defined or resolvable. -> There's an inherent lack of precision or clarity, often due to ambiguity or limitations. Ex: The shape of the cloud was indeterminate

Question 452

Adverb: Certainly and obviously ->fermement, résolument

Answer 452

decidedly Ex: He was decidedly careful about what he told me An agreement is looking decidedly difficult according to the newspapers.

Question 453

Verb (formal) To make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden -> Synonym = divulge (daɪˈvʌldʒ)

Answer 453

To disclose Ex: The police have disclosed that two officers are under internal investigation.

Question 454

Plural noun : Direct and noticeable effects on something -> percée, incursion

Answer 454

inroads Ex: Women have made major inroads into this profession over the last 20 years.

Question 455

Expression: To start to have a direct and noticeable effect (on something) -> Pourrait se dire "entamer"

Answer 455

Make inroads/an inroad into Ex: The government is definitely making inroads into the problem of unemployment We have not been able to make much of an inroad into the backlog of work

Question 456

Other way of saying "relate to something" ? -> Ex: People can relate to this character

Answer 456

Identify with Ex: People can identify with this character

Question 457

Adjective: 1. If a reason, argument, etc. is ........., it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong -> (preuve) irréfutable / (argument) convaincant 2. Very exciting and interesting and making you want to watch or listen -> captivant

Answer 457

Compelling 1. Ex: Compelling evidence It's a fairly compelling argument for going. 2. Ex: I found the whole film very compelling A compelling story

Question 458

Difference between supposition and conjecture ?

Answer 458

Supposition= Assumption or belief that something is true -> Can be based on limited evidence or reasoning -> Often used in formal or logical contexts Conjecture= More of a guess or speculation -> More about speculative guessing without much evidence

Question 459

Difference between meticulous and painstaking ?

Answer 459

Meticulous= Describes someone being precise, exact, and detail-oriented Painstaking= Focuses on the hard work, patience, and effort put into being careful Ex: You could say that a meticulous person does their work with painstaking effort! After months of painstaking work, the team finally completed the restoration of the manuscript. He went through the documents with painstaking care to ensure no errors were missed.

Question 460

Adjective: 1. Unpleasant or of low quality -> Malheureux, misérable, pitoyable 2. Feeling very ill or very unhappy 3. (odious, despicable) -> misérable, pitoyable, malheureux

Answer 460

Wretched (wre ch ed) 1. Ex: A wretched childhood The people live in wretched conditions, with no running water. 2. I think I must be coming down with flu - I've been feeling wretched all day 3. The wretched man is actually taking money from the people who can least afford it.

Question 461

Idiom (informal): To suddenly have a lot of unexpected luck -> avoir de la chance

Answer 461

To strike it lucky Ex: What would you do if you struck it lucky in the national lottery?

Question 462

Other way of using contrast in English than "although, even though, albeit,..."

Answer 462

Adjective/adverb + as + subject + verb + Contrasting clause ->Often found in formal or literary English Ex: Cold as it was, they went for a swim (Although it was cold, they went for a swim) Strange as it may seem, I agree with him (Although it may seem strange, I agree with him)

Question 463

Idiom to say "although"

Answer 463

Much as Ex: Much as I would like to help you, I'm simply too busy at the moment.

Question 464

Idiom: To attempt something for the first time

Answer 464

Try your hand at something Ex: Mike decided to try his hand at tennis

Question 465

In english : Je suis d'accord avec lui à contrecoeur

Answer 465

I agree with him reluctantly I reluctantly agree with him I go along with him, though unwillingly

Question 466

Noun: A fault or a failure to reach a particular standard -> often plural (person: fault, flaw) défaut -> often plural (plan, system: failing) défaut

Answer 466

shortcoming Ex: Ben's enthusiasm and cheerfulness make up for all his other shortcomings. Like any political system, it has its shortcomings.

Question 467

Adjective: 1. (of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others friendly and willing to meet new people 2. leaving a place, or leaving a job leaving a particular job, office, or position

Answer 467

Outgoing 1. Sales reps need to be outgoing, because they are constantly meeting personality. She has an outgoing personality. 2. Outgoing flights are booked until 15 January. The outgoing chairman.

Question 468

Noun: Inability to remember -> oubli -> (d'une personne) étourderie

Answer 468

forgetfulness Ex: I'm so tired of my forgetfulness and all of the wasted time it has caused me

Question 469

Noun: the fact of something being easy to do, get to, etc., or something that is useful and helpful Also with this word : a shop that sells food, drinks, etc. and is usually open until late

Answer 469

Convenience Ex: The convenience of online shopping We offer large parking lots for customers' convenience Convenience store Also: At sb's convenience = at a time when someone is ready or wants to do something

Question 470

Not only is she advanced in the ....... of literature, she is also a talented artist.

Answer 470

field

Question 471

Noun: The use of machines and computers that can operate without needing human control

Answer 471

automation Ex: Automation and robotics have decreased the need for a large, highly skilled work force

Question 472

Adjective: 1.Improved or made simple -> simplifié 2.Designed or arranged in a way that makes movement easier through air or water -> profilé, épuré 3. A ....... business, process, activity, etc. has been made simpler and more effective by reducing costs, the number of people involved in it, etc. -> simplifié

Answer 472

streamlined Ex: 1. a streamlined system / task 2. A streamlined shape/appearance 3. Our streamlined approach has kept our costs between 20% and 25% lower than those of our competitors.

Question 473

Adjective: 1. Able to continue over a period of time 2. Causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time

Answer 473

sustainable Ex: 1.Solutions put in place now must be sustainable 2. A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries Developing environmentally sustainable products and services requires significant research

Question 474

To express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

Answer 474

To raise concern about/over

Question 475

Adjective: Ready to do a particular thing at any moment -> prêt à -> être prêt à faire [qch]

Answer 475

To be poised for/to -> to + infinitive -> for + noun Ex: The cat was poised for flight as the dog drew nearer Several fields are poised for significant scientific breakthroughs in the near future.

Question 476

Noun: the scientific study of long-term prevalent weather conditions and the factors that influence them

Answer 476

Climate science Ex: Some of the teachers were also caught out by the rapid advances in climate science.

Question 477

Noun: 1. A mistake made because of a failure to notice something -> oubli, omission 2. Responsibility for a job or activity and for making sure it is being done correctly -> surveillance, supervision

Answer 477

oversight Ex: 1. They claimed it was simply (an) oversight 2. Governmental oversight is essential to ensure ethical standards are upheld.

Question 478

Verb: To make something certain to happen -> assure, s'assurer

Answer 478

To ensure ex: The role of the police is to ensure that the law is obeyed

Question 479

Verb: 1. To (cause to) be unable to breathe because you have no air 2. To prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing

Answer 479

To stifle Ex: 1. He is said to have stifled his victim with a pillow 2. We should be encouraging new ideas, not stifling them Excessive government control could stifle innovation and slow down progress.

Question 480

Idiom: To fail completely

Answer 480

Go down the tubes Ex: If business doesn't pick up soon, the company will go down the tubes

Question 481

Idiom: old-fashioned informal To lose your temper, to become very angry

Answer 481

To blow a fuse ex: One more day stuck in the house and she will blow a fuse

Question 482

Idiom: If something such as an agreement has ..... ...., it involves special demands or limits Special demands or limitations that affect something such as an agreement

Answer 482

(with/no) strings attached Ex: Most of these so-called special offers come with strings attached. You don't get anything for free - there are always strings attached.

Question 483

Idiom: When people .... .... .... ...., they have a different understanding of the same situation

Answer 483

Get your wires crossed Ex: Somehow we got our wires crossed because I'd written the 23rd in my diary and Jen had the 16th.

Question 484

Idiom: Informal 1. to start working or doing something in a more energetic and effective way 2. to cause (something) to start working or becoming successful

Answer 484

To get in gear 1. We need to get in gear if we want to finish this project on time. 2. She finally got her career in gear.

Question 485

Idiom: To make someone who is annoyed, worried, or upset feel even worse -> Remuer le couteau dans la plaie

Answer 485

Twist/turn the knife (in the wound) Ex: Just to turn the knife a little, he told me he'd seen my old girlfriend with her new man.

Question 486

Phrase: involved in the most recent changes in technology and understanding

Answer 486

In the vanguard of sth Ex: This company is in the vanguard of AI research, developing groundbreaking innovations

Question 487

Phrase: Having advantages and disadvantages

Answer 487

A double-edged sword ex: Technology is a double-edged sword—it makes life more convenient, but it also raises concerns about privacy and security.

Question 488

Noun: Someone who is not an expert in or does not have a detailed knowledge of a particular subject

Answer 488

Layperson (plural: laypeople) Ex: Any layperson can sit down at this console and begin doing productive work in minutes. To the layman these rules may seem unnecessarily complex. Can you explain in layman's terms exactly what your job involves?

Question 489

Instead of saying "effectively controlled by law", what can I say?

Answer 489

Subject to enough regulations

Question 490

Phrasal verb: to touch or make changes to something that you should not, often in order to damage it

Answer 490

tamper with sth Ex: The files had been tampered with and there were some documents missing. Tampering with nature

Question 491

Phrase: Reason to worry

Answer 491

Cause for concern Ex: Is Nikola Jokic’s elbow injury a cause for concern? There is considerable cause for concern in the whole area

Question 492

Phrase: To have to do something because it is your duty

Answer 492

Be duty bound to do something Ex: We are duty bound to justify how we spend our funds. I feel duty bound to accompany her to hospital appointments.

Question 493

Noun (usually plural): A doubt or feeling of not being able to agree with or accept something completely

Answer 493

Reservation Ex: Workers and employees shared deep reservations about the wisdom of the government's plans for the industry. He accepted my advice without reservation.

Question 494

Idiom: to do something that will cause a series of actions to start

Answer 494

Set the wheels in motion Ex: I thought a phone call to the right person might set the wheels in motion.

Question 495

Idiom: To achieve great success, gain widespread attention, or make a significant impact. It’s often used to describe someone or something that becomes highly influential or outstanding in their field.

Answer 495

Set the world on fire Ex: Her debut novel didn’t set the world on fire, but it showed great promise." (It wasn’t a huge success, but it had potential.) "With his talent and determination, he’s ready to set the world on fire." (He’s likely to achieve great success.)

Question 496

Idiom: 1. To describe a situation where something is about to happen 2. To make something possible or likely to happen

Answer 496

Set the scene Ex: 1. First, let's set the scene - it was a dark, wet night with a strong wind blowing. 2. His resignation set the scene for a company crisis.

Question 497

Idiom: To decide to achieve something

Answer 497

Set your sights on something Ex: Jenny has set her sights on winning the competition

Question 498

Idiom: If something, especially a noise,... .... .... ... ...., it annoys you very much

Answer 498

Set someone's teeth on edge ex: That DJ's voice really sets my teeth on edge.

Question 499

Idiom: to work as hard as other people in a group

Answer 499

Pull your weight Ex: The others had complained that Sarah wasn't pulling her weight

Question 500

Idiom: (informal) To make an effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enough

Answer 500

Pull your socks up ex: He's going to have to pull his socks up if he wants to stay in the team.

Question 501

Idiom: To be the opposite of something; to not match or agree with something

Answer 501

Run counter to something Ex: Bob's decision not to take the job ran counter to his family's expectations. Her paintings seem to run counter to prevailing ideas about art.

Question 502

Verb: to decorate a room or other place for a special occasion by hanging coloured paper, lights, flowers, etc. around it, especially in curves Noun: Guirlande

Answer 502

To festoon Ex: The hall was festooned with Christmas lights and holly. Noun: festoon

Question 503

Idiom: to forget about an important idea or fact because you are thinking too much about other things

Answer 503

To lose sight of something Ex: I'm worried that we're losing sight of our original objectives.

Question 504

Verb: B1: to go somewhere with someone B2: to arrive or appear at a place C2: to start to exist If something is .... ...., it is developing or improving

Answer 504

Come along B1: We're going to the cinema. Do you want to come along? B2:You wait half an hour for a bus, then three come along at once! C2: I gave up climbing when my first child came along. Hassan's English is really coming along

Question 505

Compound-adjective: having existed for a long time

Answer 505

Long-standing Ex: a long-standing agreement

Question 506

Compound-adjective: relaxed and not easily upset or worried

Answer 506

Easy-going Ex: an easy-going attitude/manner a friendly, easy-going type of guy

Question 507

Noun + adjective: the process of releasing strong emotions through a particular activity or experience, such as writing or theatre, in a way that helps you to understand those emotions the experience of expressing strong emotions that previously were blocked

Answer 507

Catharsis (noun) - cathartic (adjective) Ex: During the feast, not only was the urban space entirely transformed by pageantry, but the inhabitants collectively experienced a common exaltation, a great catharsis. A cathartic experience

Question 508

Can we use "main asset" instead of advantage?

Answer 508

Yes, BUT Asset = refers to something valuable that a person, company, or organization owns or possesses. It can be tangible (like money, property, or equipment) or intangible (like skills, reputation, or knowledge). Example: Her communication skills are a great asset to the team. Advantage = refers to a benefit or a superior position that gives someone an edge over others. Example: Knowing multiple languages gives you an advantage in international business.

Question 509

Formal way of saying "kids"?

Answer 509

Offspring (uncountable) Tom's sister came over on Saturday with all her offspring.

Question 510

Phrase: Continuously

Answer 510

At all times Ex: When you're at the airport, you should make sure you have your luggage with you at all times.

Question 511

Phrase: Something is definitely true and cannot be disputed. ->It is often used to introduce a fact or a strong argument.

Answer 511

It is undeniable that Ex: It is undeniable that technology has changed the way we communicate

Question 512

Phrase: A negative effect or consequence, often used in formal contexts. -> It describes how something negatively influences a situation.

Answer 512

The adverse impact Example: The adverse impact of pollution on marine life is well-documented.

Question 513

Have the gist or get the gist?

Answer 513

Get the gist

Question 514

Do we say humorist in English?

Answer 514

No, we say comedian

Question 515

Phrasal verb: to look or seem the same as surrounding people or things and therefore not be easily noticeable ->s'intégrer -> se fondre dans

Answer 515

To blend in Ex: We tried to blend into the crowd. They have adopted local customs and tried to blend in with the community.

Question 516

Idiom: If you ... ... .... between two things, you accept parts of both things in order to satisfy some of the demands of both sides in an argument, rather than all the demands of just one side

Answer 516

Strike a balance Ex: It's a question of striking the right balance between quality and productivity. I think there’s a balance to be struck between conforming and standing out.

Question 517

Synonym of "be different"

Answer 517

Blend in / stand out / distinguish yourself

Question 518

Words to use regarding climate change

Answer 518

Greenhouse gases / climate change / fossil fuel / finite resources / pristine environment

Question 519

Other way of saying non-renewable resource?

Answer 519

Finite resources

Question 520

Adjective: having your attention completely held by something, so that you cannot think about anything else

Answer 520

Spellbound Ex: The audience was spellbound as he attempted his daring escape from the water tank.

Question 521

Adjective (formal): If a theory or argument is ...., it cannot be supported or defended against criticism. not able to be supported or defended against criticism, or no longer able to continue

Answer 521

Untenable ex: The position of the players’ union has become untenable. An untenable situation -> Ex: If three people in four no longer support the government, isn't this an untenable situation?

Question 522

Verb: 1. to cause someone or a group of people to stop supporting and agreeing with you 2. to make someone feel that they are different and not part of a group

Answer 522

Alienate (from someone) 1. All these changes to the newspaper have alienated its traditional readers. 2. Disagreements can alienate teenagers from their families.

Question 523

Adj: 1. (effort: joint, combined) -> concerté / d'ensemble 2. (cooperation in a cause) .> action concertée -> Phrase: agir de concert

Answer 523

concerted To take concerted action Ex: 1. The team made a concerted effort to win the game. 2. The Us and the UK took concerted action to prevent the conflict from spreading.

Question 524

Adj: 1. (too large or numerous to say) -> énorme -> (nombre) incalculable 2. (story: not recounted) -> jamais raconté, jamais révélé

Answer 524

untold 1. The children have been warned on untold occasions not to play in the street 2. Gerald's version of the story remained untold until he published his memoirs

Question 525

Adj: (lmited) fini, limité, clos + pronunciation

Answer 525

finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ Ex: There are a finite number of ways we can deal with this problem

Question 526

What is wrong ? Way more easier

Answer 526

way more easier -> more is wrong Also, to be more formal -> much instead of way -> So much easier

Question 527

Alternatives to on the one hand / on the other hand?

Answer 527

In one way / in another way In contrast / alternatively

Question 528

Is badly seen correct?

Answer 528

NO we say frown upon

Question 529

Other way of saying utopist

Answer 529

idealist -> ideally -> idealistic,...

Question 530

What are the differences between "bring on/about/off/in" ?

Answer 530

Bring on -> cause something (often negative) to happen -> usually refers to illness, trouble, or difficulties Ex: Stress brought on his headache Bring about -> cause something to happen (usually a change or result) -> Used for changes, effects, or outcomes (often positive or neutral) Ex: The new law brought about significant improvements in education Bring off -> successfully achieve something difficult -> Implies overcoming challenges to succeed Ex: She managed to bring off the deal despite tough negotiations Bring in -> Introduce or earn -> Can mean introducing a new law, policy, or system -> Can also refer to generating income or attracting people. Example (introducing): The government is bringing in new regulations. Example (earning): His business brings in a lot of revenue. Example (attracting): The event brought in thousands of visitors.

Question 531

Difference between resignedly and reluctantly ?

Answer 531

Resignedly = Suggests acceptance of something unavoidable with little resistance. -> A person doing something resignedly has accepted their fate, even if they don't like it -> Ex: She sighed resignedly and started cleaning the mess, knowing there was no way out of it Reluctantly = Suggests hesitation of unwillingness to do something, but the person still does it. -> There may be lingering resistance or displeasure -> Ex: He reluctantly handed over his phone when the teacher asked for it

Question 532

Adverb: In an easily annoyed way -> avec irritation, avec mauvaise humeur -> (dire) d'un air irrité

Answer 532

Peevishly Ex: I thought you might have helped, she replied peevishly "It's your own fault" I said peevishly

Question 533

Phrase: To start to think about or consider a particular thing or person

Answer 533

Turn your attention to something/someone Ex: Many countries are starting to turn their attention new forms of energy. In this new novel, she turns her attention to climate change.

Question 534

Noun: (ecology: renewability) -> durabilité

Answer 534

sustainability Ex: We're moving the company towards sustainability in energy

Question 535

Do we say evolutive? -> (developmental) évolutif

Answer 535

NO It's evolutionary

Question 536

What's the preposition that goes with objection ?

Answer 536

Objection to ... Ex: The objection to the legislation was not based on scientific evidence

Question 537

Can you cite some linking points and arguments?

Answer 537

As opposed to / In the sense that / For this reason

Question 538

Can you cite some phrases to make generalisations?

Answer 538

On the whole / in general / for the most part / as a rule

Question 539

Can you cite some phrases related to "being specific" ?

Answer 539

With respect to / in the case of / as regards / in terms of / with the exception of

Question 540

Can you cite some phrases related to "quantity" ?

Answer 540

A great deal of / to some/a large extent / a large number of

Question 541

Phrase: About , concerning -> Concernant

Answer 541

With respect to Ex: With respect to what you said, we regret that we are unable to assist you in this matter.

Question 542

Verb: to speak to someone or a group of people, often for a long time, in a forceful and sometimes angry way, especially to persuade them

Answer 542

To harangue ex: He harangued the class for half an hour about not paying attention.

Question 543

Verb: Informal to get things, especially money or food, by asking for them instead of buying them or working for them

Answer 543

To scrounge Ex: Peter never buys anything - he just scrounges (off his friends).

Question 544

Verb: To feel very angry but to be unable or unwilling to express it clearly

Answer 544

Seethe Ex: The rest of the class positively seethed with indignation when Julia won the award. By the end of the meeting he was seething.

Question 545

Verb: informal To pull something forcefully with a quick movement

Answer 545

Yank Ex: He tripped over the cord and yanked the plug out. Don't yank the door like that or you'll break it

Question 546

Verb: To intentionally not obey a rule, law, or custom -> bafouer, mépriser

Answer 546

Flout sth Ex: Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets. Any doctor who flouts these rules faces prison.

Question 547

Idiom: informal To have an exciting and very enjoyable time with parties, good food and drink, etc.

Answer 547

Live it up He's alive and well and living it up in the Bahamas.

Question 548

Phrasal verb: To make people forget that you made a big mistake or did something very embarrassing in the past

Answer 548

Live down something Ex: If you show up with green hair, your parents will never let you live it down. No one will let me live down my tennis skirt falling down

Question 549

Phrasal verb: To experience a difficult situation or event

Answer 549

Live through something Ex: He could never know the pain and fear this child had lived through

Question 550

Idiom: To make money in a clever and usually dishonest way

Answer 550

Live by your wits Ex: Tom lived on the streets from an early age, but lived by his wits.

Question 551

Idiom: In speech but not in writing

Answer 551

by word of mouth Ex: All the orders were given by word of mouth so that no written evidence could be discovered later.

Question 552

Difference between set foot in somewhere or set foot on somewhere

Answer 552

Set foot in somewhere = To go to a place Set foot on somewhere = To land somewhere

Question 553

Hand in hand but bras dessus bras dessous?

Answer 553

Arm in arm Ex: We walked arm in arm along the river bank.

Question 554

Idiom: One closely behind the other

Answer 554

nose to tail Ex: The cars were parked nose to tail down the street

Question 555

What are the two meanings of the idiom: come face to face with someone or something?

Answer 555

1. To confront or encounter someone or something directly Ex: I had been trying to avoid my math teacher, but then I came face to face with her in the cafeteria 2. If you come face to face with a bad situation, you suddenly experience it Ex: Before the deal was fully closed, however, Beaverbrook came face to face with a serious problem

Question 556

Idiom: To have just enough money to live on and nothing extra

Answer 556

Live (from) hand to mouth Ex: My father earned very little and there were four kids, so we lived from hand to mouth

Question 557

Idiom: To try very hard to get something you want

Answer 557

To fight tooth and nail Ex: We fought tooth and nail to get the route of the new road changed

Question 558

Idiom: If two people ... ... .... ...., they agree with each other

Answer 558

See eye to eye Ex: My sisters don't see eye to eye with me about the arrangements

Question 559

What are the prepositions for "prohibit" and "interfere"

Answer 559

Prohibit from Interfere in

Question 560

Adjective: (anticipating sth) -> chargé d'espoir, plein d'espoir

Answer 560

expectant Ex: With an expectant look, James asked about the event

Question 561

Verb: (show enthusiasm) -> s'enthousiasmer pour [qch] -> (plus familier) s'emballer pour [qch]

Answer 561

To enthuse over/about [sth] Ex: Arthur came home from the science museum enthusing about the new mineral exhibit.

Question 562

Adjective: (that cannot be forgiven) -> inexcusable, impardonnable

Answer 562

Inexcusable Ex: Murder is inexcusable, no matter what the reason

Question 563

Adjective of enthuse?

Answer 563

Enthusiastic ( about sth / about doing something) Ex:

Question 564

Adjective: 1.(unpleasant) désagréable, déplaisant 2. (person: unlikable) désagréable, déplaisant

Answer 564

disagreeable Ex: 1.We found the hotel disagreeable and cut our stay short. 2. I could never date such a disagreeable person.

Question 565

Idiom: to have or show indications that mean that something else exists, is true, or will happen

Answer 565

Show signs of Ex: The city's education system is showing signs of improvement

Question 566

A social phenomenon whereby the public at large comes to fear some threat to health, based on suppositions which are nearly always not well-founded. a state of alarm caused by a revelation concerning public heath

Answer 566

Health scare

Question 567

idiom: Not informed about things that might be useful to know

Answer 567

(To keep) In the dark ex: Our boss tends to keep us in the dark most of the time. Do you know anything?” “No, I'm completely in the dark, like everyone else.

Question 568

Phrasal verb: To separate something into its different parts

Answer 568

Take something apart Ex: We took the engine apart to see what the problem was.

Question 569

Phrase: from what I know and understand from the information that I have

Answer 569

To the best of my knowledge/belief Ex: To the best of my knowledge, the chemicals which were found are not dangerous To the best of my belief, these letters were written by my aunt.

Question 570

Idiom: Not knowing what to do

Answer 570

At a loss Ex: I was so embarrassed that I was at a loss for words (= I didn’t know what to say).

Question 571

Idiom: formal About

Answer 571

As to Ex: there's no decision as to when the work might start

Question 572

What's the preposition with come as a surprise ?

Answer 572

To come as a surprise to somebody

Question 573

Phrasal verb: To persuade someone to do something

Answer 573

Talk someone into something Ex: He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it

Question 574

Conjunction: In order to prevent any possibility that something will happen

Answer 574

Lest Ex: We have taken umbrellas lest the weather should get worse

Question 575

Idiom: To maintain hope that something will happen or be the case, especially when it does not seem likely. Often used in negative constructions and with modifiers like "much," "any," "little," etc., before the word "hope."

Answer 575

Hold out hope Ex: They didn't hold out much hope for being approved for a mortgage, given their credit history.

Question 576

Idiom: To help someone

Answer 576

Give/lend someone a (helping) hand Ex: These tax cuts will give industry a helping hand

Question 577

Idiom: Not in any way

Answer 577

Not in the least Ex: This terrible news DIDN'T PUT OFF MIRIAM IN THE least

Question 578

Collocation with "raise any objections" ?

Answer 578

Raise any objections TO

Question 579

Idiom: To become famous or respected by a lot of people

Answer 579

Make a name for yourself Ex: He's made a name for himself as a talented journalist

Question 580

Idiom: To say a person or thing is stupid and not worth anything -> strongly criticised

Answer 580

Pour scorn on someone/something Ex: Critics of the president have been pouring scorn on the plan ever since it was first proposed.

Question 581

Collocations with the verb "despair"?

Answer 581

To despair at/over or of Ex: I despair at/over the policies of this government They began to despair of ever being rescued

Question 582

Phrase: Saying or showing the opposite -> Be careful about its use in a sentence

Answer 582

To the contrary Ex: Despite reports to the contrary, she seems to be coping well in prison.

Question 583

Is it come to conclusion?

Answer 583

NO Come to the conclusion

Question 584

Idiom: To allow someone to make their own decisions about what to do

Answer 584

Leave someone to their own devices Ex: He seemed to be a responsible person, so I left him to his own devices

Question 585

Idiom: To be very busy, or to have more of something than you can manage

Answer 585

Be up to your ears in something Ex: I'm up to my ears in university work

Question 586

Phrase: to get something from something else

Answer 586

To derive something from something Ex: She derives great pleasure/satisfaction from playing the violin.

Question 587

Idiom: To be what people are discussing in a particular place

Answer 587

Be the talk of somewhere / be the talk of the town Ex: Her behaviour is the talk of the neighbourhood/office.

Question 588

Adjective: Showing strong feelings -> fervant

Answer 588

Ardent Ex: An ardent supporter of Man Utd

Question 589

Idiom: Used when the amount of one thing is the same as the amount of another thing

Answer 589

In equal measure Ex: I was angry and embarrassed in equal measure By avoiding tax, you can enjoy power and luxury in equal measure.

Question 590

Idiom: 1. If something such as a product, a piece of work or a performance has ... ... , some parts of it could be improved 2. If a person has ... ... , they do not always behave well and politely

Answer 590

Rough edges Ex: 1. He's a great player, but his game still has a few rough edges 2. Age and experience have softened his rough edges (=have made him a more polite or gentle person)

Question 591

Idiom: To have less influence or importance

Answer 591

To take a back seat (to somebody/something) Ex: Foreign policy will take a back seat to domestic problems for a while Long-term planning took a back seat in the deliberations of the senior engineers whose efforts were principally devoted to overcoming short-term problems.

Question 592

Idiom: To try very hard to do something

Answer 592

To take (great) pains to do something Ex: He took great pains to dress well for the occasion

Question 593

What's the collocation with the verb emerge?

Answer 593

Emerge FROM

Question 594

What's the collocation with the verb engage?

Answer 594

Engage WITH

Question 595

Expression used to indicate that you are doing something according to what is usual

Answer 595

By habit Ex: In our technological society, all this happens mostly by habit.

Question 596

Expression to indicate that what you are saying applies to the feature you have just mentioned or to many features of something. -> à ce propos, à cet égard

Answer 596

In this respect / in many respects Ex: The children are not unintelligent–in fact, they seem quite normal in this respect. In many respects, vegetarians are healthier than omnivores

Question 597

Phrasal verb: To learn or start to do something, especially for pleasure

Answer 597

To take up Ex: To achieve such a status, a language has to be taken up by other countries around the world.

Question 598

Verb: To play and behave in a happy way -> gambader, s'amuser

Answer 598

to frolic Ex: A group of suntanned children were frolicking on the beach.

Question 599

Idiom: Used to refer to the opposite of the word that comes before it

Answer 599

or otherwise Ex: Hand in your test papers, finished or otherwise (= or not finished)

Question 600

Idiom: If you say that something .... .... happen, you mean that it is likely to happen

Answer 600

May well Ex: She may well not want to travel alone

Question 601

Verb: To protect something from harm -> protéger/sauvegarder To protect children or adults who could be hurt emotionally or physically

Answer 601

To safeguard Ex: The union safeguards the interests of all its members Extensive background checks on staff are carried out to safeguard children in schools

Question 602

adjective: sleeping deeply

Answer 602

sound asleep Ex: The baby is sound asleep

Question 603

Phrasal verb: If something dangerous or unpleasant ... ... , it suddenly starts if an infectious disease .... ...., people start to suffer from it and it spreads to others To escape from a place

Answer 603

To break out Ex: War broke out in 1914. Many diseases have broken out in these camps. They broke out of prison and fled the country.

Question 604

Phrasal verb: to give something to someone younger than you in the family because you want them to have it or because you no longer need it -> related to inherit

Answer 604

hand something down to Ex: This necklace was handed down to my mother by my grandmother.

Question 605

Verb: 1. To eat something by taking a lot of small bites 2. To bite something gently and repeatedly

Answer 605

nibble (at something) Ex: 1. A mouse has nibbled through the computer cables. 2. She nibbled his ear.

Question 606

adjective: A .... tree loses its leaves in autumn and grows new ones in the spring Relating to body parts that fall out or fall off and are replaced by new ones, for example a child's or young animal's first teeth

Answer 606

Deciduous

Question 607

Adjective: Suitable or safe for eating

Answer 607

Edible Ex: Only the leaves of the plant are edible I like to decorate my salads with edible flowers

Question 608

Phrase: To have a use

Answer 608

Serve a purpose Ex: These small village shops serve a very useful purpose School uniforms also serve a useful purpose by identifying who belongs on campus

Question 609

Verb: To tell someone that something unpleasant is going to happen

Answer 609

Forewarn Ex: The employees had been forewarned (that) the end-of-year financial results would be poor

Question 610

Idiom: Said to mean that if you know about something before it happens, you can be prepared for it -> un homme averti en vaut deux

Answer 610

Forewarned is forearmed Ex:" The professor hinted that the final exam would be difficult. Forewarned is forearmed, so I started studying extra hard."

Question 611

Difference between "continuously" and "continually"?

Answer 611

Continuously = means without interruption or pause. It refers to something that happens in an unbroken, constant manner. Example: The machine ran continuously for 24 hours. Continually = means something happens repeatedly over a period of time, but with pauses in between. Example: She was continually interrupted during her presentation. So, continuously = nonstop, while continually = repeatedly with breaks

Question 612

Noun: a usually large payment made to people when they leave their job, either when their employer has asked them to leave or when they are leaving at the end of their working life, as a reward for very long or good service in their job -> indemnité de départ généreuse

Answer 612

golden handshake Ex: He is to leave with a golden handshake understood to total at least one year's salary.

Question 613

Idiom: means to gain initial experience or develop skills in a particular field, often by starting with something challenging.

Answer 613

Cut one's teeth Ex: She cut her teeth in journalism by working for a small local newspaper before moving to a national publication

Question 613

Idiom: means to advance through different levels of a career or hierarchy It implies gradual improvement or promotion. Climb the career ladder

Answer 613

Progress up the rungs Ex: He started as an intern and gradually progressed up the rungs to become the company's director

Question 614

Noun: Something that has advantages and disadvantages

Answer 614

Mixed blessing Ex: Getting into the team is a mixed blessing - I'll have to spend a lot of time training

Question 615

Adj: used to describe a situation in which people will do anything to be successful, even if what they do harms other people Fiercely competitive

Answer 615

dog-eat-dog Ex: It's a dog-eat-dog world out there

Question 616

Phrase: A slight sign of something

Answer 616

A whiff of something Ex: They regularly hold elections without a whiff of corruption or violence. I thought I detected a whiff of desperation in his voice. There's just a whiff of snobbery in some of the criticism. There's more than a whiff of nostalgia about shows such as these.

Question 617

Phrasal verb: (informal) 1. to buy or get something quickly and enthusiastically because it is cheap or exactly what you want 2. to immediately offer someone a job or position because you want them very much

Answer 617

Snap something up Ex: 1. The tickets for the concert were snapped up within three hours of going on sale 2. She was snapped up by a large law firm

Question 618

Noun: All the achievements or failures that someone or something has had in the past

Answer 618

Track record Ex: The school has an impressive/strong track record of getting its students into good universities

Question 619

Noun: A person's way of thinking and their opinions

Answer 619

Mindset Ex: To have a different/the same mindset It's extraordinary how hard it is to change the mindset of the public and the press

Question 620

Idiom: If ... .... .... (....) .... on a subject, people do not yet know the answer or have not yet decided if it is good or bad

Answer 620

The jury's still out (on something) Ex: The jury's still out on the safety of irradiated food

Question 621

Noun: A great improvement or important development in something

Answer 621

Quantum leap Ex: The appointment of a female director is a quantum leap for women's equality

Question 622

Noun: informal disapproving Something that seems to be a fast and easy solution to a problem but is in fact not very good or will not last long

Answer 622

Quick fix Ex: People are still looking for the quick fix He warned against any quick-fix solutions

Question 623

Idiom: To avoid trouble by behaving in a quiet way

Answer 623

Keep your head down Ex: He's in a bad mood today - I'm just keeping my head down

Question 624

Phrase: A public announcement to say that something isn't true, given quickly to prevent media interest

Answer 624

Swift denial Ex: Both parties issued a swift-denial, but most of the tabloids ran the story in any case

Question 625

Phrase: Brief sleep, usually during daytime

Answer 625

Quick catnap Ex: After a quick catnap, he was ready to face the press

Question 626

Noun: informal A situation in which a company is losing a lot of money

Answer 626

Red ink Ex: In spite of substantial investment, the company is still bleeding red ink and drastic action is likely before the year end.

Question 627

Noun: (used especially in newspapers) the first signs of an improvement in an economy that is performing badly

Answer 627

green shoots Ex: The housing market is stagnating and there are no green shoots as yet. He announced he could see the green shoots of recovery in the job market.

Question 628

Adjective: A ... company or investment is one that can be trusted and is not likely to fail -> valeur sûre

Answer 628

blue chip Ex: Typically, blue chip companies have been in business for a long time and are dominant in their particular markets.

Question 629

Noun: Large electrical .... for the house, such as cookers and washing machines

Answer 629

White goods Ex: Sales volumes of white goods such as dishwashers and freezers are virtually static.

Question 630

Noun: An extra payment that is given to someone for accepting a new job -> prime de bienvenue

Answer 630

Golden hello Ex: It is thought that top executive James Eagleton received a golden hello of around 2 million on joining the corporation

Question 631

Noun: a person or organization that saves a company from financial difficulties or from an unwanted takeover (= a situation in which a company gets control of another company) by putting money into the company or by buying it

Answer 631

White knight Ex: A white knight has galloped to the aid of the company and will acquire it for more than $11 billion.

Question 632

Alternative to "in order to" ?

Answer 632

So as to Ex: ... And young people are usually more than willing to work unpaid or for minimal wages, in order to gain valuable experience and get them closer to the first rung on the career ladder. ... And young people are usually more than willing to work unpaid or for minimal wages, so as to gain valuable experience and get them closer to the first rung on the career ladder

Question 633

Alternative to "for fear that" ?

Answer 633

Lest Ex: Unpaid interns are in a vulnerable position, often afraid to take action against their employers for fear that they might be shown the door Unpaid interns are in a vulnerable position, often afraid to take action against their employers lest they might be shown the door

Question 634

What's the negative of "In order to" and "So as to" ???

Answer 634

In order not to AND So as not to Ex: I used to commute into the office at the crack of dawn so as not to / in order not to have to travel in overcrowded trains.

Question 635

Idiom: To not be noticed or dealt with -> Passer entre les mailles du filet

Answer 635

Fall through the cracks / Slip through the net Ex: Little details often fall through the cracks.

Question 636

Idiom: Similar in type Different from "in the same way as"

Answer 636

Along the lines of something In the same way as = emphasizes an exact or close similarity in method, action, or approach. It suggests that something is done in a similar manner. Ex: He solved the problem in the same way as his teacher had taught him (the method used is nearly identical) Along the lines of = Is more general and suggests an approximation rather than an exact similarity. It often refers to ideas, styles, or concepts rather than specific actions. Ex: I want to write a book along the lines of Harry Potter. I was thinking of doing a meal along the lines of that dinner I did for Annie and Dave. They're campaigning for the electoral system to be reformed along the lines of (= so that it becomes similar to) the one in Germany.

Question 637

Noun (informal): A rude, stupid, or awkward man -> rustre

Answer 637

Lout : Ex: He's such a lout

Question 638

Adjective (informal): Unfriendly and easily offended or annoyed -> irritable, susceptible

Answer 638

Prickly Ex: She was asked a couple of questions about her private life and got a little prickly

Question 639

Noun (informal): A young person who is very clever and successful -> petit prodige /surdoué

Answer 639

Whizz-kid Ex: The 20-year-old whizz kid is in line to become Britain's youngest-ever Formula 1 racing driver