The right word 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Atténuer (4)

A

to tone down
to soften
to attenuate
to lighten

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2
Q

nuancer

A

to qualify

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3
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ĂȘtre teintĂ© de

A

to be tinged with

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4
Q

que rien ne vient atténuer

A

unmitigated

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5
Q

affaiblir / saper

A

to undercut

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6
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repùre ( dans le sens de quelque chose d’historique)

A

landmark

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7
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l’age d’or

A

the heyday

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8
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influent

A

influential

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9
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élément de base

A

staple

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10
Q

un rĂŽle essentiel

A

a pivotal role

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11
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clé

A

key

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12
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d’une importance capitale

A

of paramount importance

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13
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résonance / écho

A

resonance

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14
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justification
justifier

A

vindication
to vindicate

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15
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un plaidoyer

A

a plea for

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16
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délivrer ( 2 ) une attaque sévÚre (3) sur

A

to deliver / unleash a bitter / savage / fierce attack on / upon

17
Q

dénoncer ( 3)

A

to attack / denounce / condemn

18
Q

la critique est dédié à ( 3 )

A

the author is leveled at / directed at / aimed at

19
Q

cinglant / blessant

A

scathing