Words Flashcards
(144 cards)
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diligent
She is a diligent student who always completes her homework on time.
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diligent
synonymes: hardworking, industrious, conscientious, meticulous, assiduous
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dedicated
The company has a dedicated team working on the new project.
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dévoué
synonymes: commited, devoted
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responsible
/rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/
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responsable
synonymes: accountable, reliable, trustworthy
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proactive
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proactif
Being proactive in your studies will help you avoid stress during exam time.
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thorough
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minutieux
She did a thorough review of the report to ensure there were no mistakes.
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detail-oriented
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Souci du détail, Attentif(ve) aux détails
As a detail-oriented person, she noticed the small error in the report immediately.
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analytical
/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/
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analytique
She has an analytical mind that helps her solve complex problems.
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scholarly
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Savant(e), Érudit(e), Académique
syn: academic, learned, intellectual
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inquisitive
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Curieux(se)
Children are naturally inquisitive, always asking questions about the world around them.
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chore
/tʃɔːr/
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corvée, tache ménagère
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gist
/dʒɪst/
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L’essentiel, l’idée générale, le sens général
I didn’t understand every detail, but I got the gist of what he was saying.
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articulate
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éloquent
She is an articulate speaker who can express her ideas clearly and effectively.
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confident
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confiant
Being well-prepared can make you feel more confident in any situation.
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poised
poised
/pɔɪzd/
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Calme et assuré(e), Prêt(e), Équilibré(e)
She remained poised and calm, even under pressure.
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relatable
/rɪˈleɪtəbl/
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Facile à comprendre, Avec lequel on peut s’identifier, Qui suscite l’empathie
He has a relatable personality, which makes him popular among his peers.
The characters in the movie are very relatable, making it easy for viewers to connect with them.
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engaging
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Captivant(e), Attrayant(e), Enthousiasmant(e)
She has an engaging personality that makes people feel comfortable around her.
The book is so engaging that I couldn’t put it down.
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compelling
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Convaincant(e), Captivant(e), Irrésistible
The lawyer presented a compelling argument that swayed the jury.
Her storytelling is so compelling that you can’t help but listen.
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engrossing
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Absorbant(e), Captivant(e)
The book was so engrossing that I read it in one sitting.
Her engrossing story kept everyone fascinated until the very end.
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impactful
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Percutant(e), Impressionnant(e), Fort(e)
The speech was impactful and moved everyone in the audience.
Her work in the community has been incredibly impactful.
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captivating
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Captivant(e)
The novel is so captivating that I couldn’t put it down.
She has a captivating smile that lights up the room.
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memorable
/ˈmɛmərəbl/
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Mémorable, Inoubliable
The concert was a memorable experience for everyone who attended.
She gave a memorable performance that will be talked about for years.
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articulate
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Éloquent(e)
She is an articulate speaker who conveys her ideas clearly and effectively.
Being articulate is an important skill in both personal and professional settings.
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decisive
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
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Décisif(ve), Résolu(e)
She made a decisive decision that changed the course of the project.
A decisive victory in the final game secured the championship for the team.
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visionary
- /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛri/
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Visionnaire
She is a visionary leader who always thinks about the future of the company.
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supportive
Encourageant(e), Solidaire
She is always supportive of her friends during tough times.
The team was incredibly supportive throughout the entire project.
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empowering
Encourageant(e), Valorisant(e)
She finds it empowering to help others achieve their goals.
The new policy is aimed at empowering employees to make decisions.
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assertive
## Footnote
* /əˈsɜːrtɪv/
Assuré(e), Affirmé(e)
She is very assertive in meetings, always expressing her opinions confidently.
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adaptable
## Footnote
/əˈdæptəbl/
Adaptable, Flexible
She is very adaptable and quickly adjusts to new situations.
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trustworthy
## Footnote
* /ˈtrʌstˌwɜːrði/
Fiable, Digne de confiance
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
It’s important to work with trustworthy people in business.
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accountable
Responsable (au sens de devoir rendre des comptes)
He is accountable for the team’s success or failure.
Leaders must be accountable for their actions.
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dependable
Fiable, Sûr(e)
He is a dependable employee who always completes his tasks on time.
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reliable
Fiable, Sûr(e)
She is a reliable colleague who never misses a deadline.
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resourceful
Ingénieux(se), Débrouillard(e)
She is very resourceful and always finds solutions to difficult problems.
He was praised for being resourceful during the crisis.
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fair
Juste, Équitable
The decision was fair and considered both sides of the argument.
She always tries to be fair when dealing with conflicts at work.
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driven
Motivé(e), Déterminé(e)
She’s driven by a desire to make a difference in the world.
The team is driven to succeed in this competitive environment.
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trimmer
“Tondeuse” (pour cheveux, barbe ou corps)
“Taille-haie” (pour les plantes, les haies)
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sleight
## Footnote
* /slaɪt/
“habileté”, “dextérité” ou “adresse”
Sleight of hand is crucial for successful card tricks.
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sleigh
## Footnote
* /sleɪ/
traineau
Santa Claus travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
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chummy
“amical”, “proche”, ou “cordial”,
“They’ve become quite chummy since working together on that project.”
“The kids are so chummy now that they’ve been spending time together after school.”
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rocky
difficile”, “instable”, ou “tumultueux”.
“The rocky path made it hard to climb the mountain.”
“The company had a rocky start but is now thriving.”
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high-profile
“Très en vue”, “De premier plan” “Connu”
“She is a high-profile lawyer in the city.”
“A high-profile celebrity attended the event, drawing a large crowd.”
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eulogy
## Footnote
/ˈjuː.lə.dʒi/
“Éloge funèbre”
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allegedly
“prétendument” ou “soi-disant”
“He was allegedly involved in the crime, but no evidence has been found.”
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upscale
fait référence à quelque chose de haut de gamme, luxueux, ou à l’action de faire passer à un niveau supérieur.
“They stayed at an upscale hotel during their vacation.”
| syn: “High-end”
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hilly
vallonné
“The countryside around this town is very hilly.”
“Cycling through hilly terrain can be challenging.”
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tirelessly
“sans relâche”, “inlassablement”, ou encore “avec une énergie constante”
“She worked tirelessly to finish the project before the deadline.”
“He campaigned tirelessly for human rights throughout his life.”
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dire
“grave”, “désespéré”, ou “critique”,
“The country is facing a dire economic crisis.”
“The refugees are living in dire conditions with little food or water.”
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“in dire straits”
être dans une situation très difficile, précaire ou désespérée.
“After losing his job, he found himself in dire straits financially.”
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winding
adjectif ou nom utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui serpente, tourne, ou fait des courbes.
nom: enroulement
“We followed a winding path through the forest.”
“The winding of the cable around the spool was done carefully.”
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fender bender
petit accident de voiture, généralement sans gravité et causant peu de dommages
“We were late to the meeting because we got into a fender bender on the way.”
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arson
“incendie criminel”.
“The police arrested him on suspicion of arson.”
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grim
sombre, sinistre, déprimant, ou sévère.
“The sky looked grim before the storm.”
“He had a grim expression on his face during the meeting.”
“The future looks grim for the company after this financial loss.”
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grim
1. “Bleak” (lugubre, désespérant)
2. “Serious” (sérieux)
3. “Dismal” (sombre, déprimant)
4. “Gloomy” (sombre, morose)
5. “Harsh” (dur, sévère)
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affluent
“riche”, “aisé”, ou “prospère”
“He grew up in an affluent neighborhood.”
“The company targets affluent customers with its high-end products.”
syn : 1. “Wealthy” (riche) 2. “Prosperous” (prospère)
3. “Well-off” (ai
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pledge
un engagement solennel, une promesse, ou une garantie,
“He made a pledge to donate $1,000 to the charity.”
“As a sign of good faith, he left his watch as a pledge.”
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yard
Espace extérieur autour d’une maison, souvent utilisé pour les loisirs ou le jardinage.
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Pull-out bed
Canapé-lit
“We bought a pull-out bed for the guest room.”
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tub
## Footnote
* /tʌb/
baignoire
“She relaxed in the tub after a long day.”
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standoff
Affrontement, impasse
“The negotiations ended in a standoff, with neither side willing to compromise.”
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costly
couteux, cher
“The repairs to the car were very costly.”
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outraged
Indigné, scandalisé
Many citizens were outraged by the rise in taxes.
The public was outraged after the corruption scandal was revealed.
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as yet
## Footnote
/æz ˈjɛt/
jusqu'à présent, encore
"The new policy has not been implemented as yet."
"We have not received any news as yet."
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a railing
une rampe (pour la main)
Be sure to hold onto the railing when walking down the stairs to avoid slipping
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a ramp
une rampe
Ramps are used to bridge gaps between different levels, ensuring safe and secure access for people with mobility issues.
Highway Ramps: In road contexts, a ramp refers to a short section of one-way roadway connecting a road to a highway, such as entrance or exit ramps
| ≠ railing (rampe pour la main)
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hot
it was so hot that they decided to stay indoors.
The hot weather made them want to go to the beach and cool
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heat
"This heat is unbearable!"
They looked for shade to escape the heat.
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warm
A comfortably high temperature
The warm spring weather was perfect for a picnic.
After a cold morning, the weather became warm and sunny.
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humid
humide, moite
The humid air made her feel very tired.
Today isn't just hot... it's humid too!
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cool
frais
In between warm (tiède) and cold (froid)
The cool breeze from the ocean was refreshing on a hot day.
As the sun set, the temperature dropped and it became cool.
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cold
froid
She wrapped a scarf around her neck to protect against the cold weather.
The cold morning air was a shock after getting out of bed.
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freezing
glacial
He put on his heaviest coat to prepare for the freezing temperatures.
The night was freezing so they wrapped themselves up in warm blankets.
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to come out
sortir, se révéler, paraitre
After the morning rain, the sun came out and dried up all the puddles.
They waited for the sun to come out before going outside.
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clear
When the sky is free of clouds
On a clear day, you can see the mountains in the distance.
After a foggy morning, it turned into a clear and bright day
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foggy
"It looks pretty foggy outside. Do you think our flight will be delayed?"
He woke up to a foggy morning and decided to postpone his run.
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cloudy
"Do you think it'll rain?
It's so cloudy out."
The beach was less crowded on cloudy days, which they actually preferred
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icy
Covered with ice
"Did you hear the weather warning about icy roads?"
The steps were icy, so they put down salt to melt the ice.
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windy
"It's so windy outside that my umbrella turned inside out!"
The windy conditions were perfect for sailing.
- The windy weather caused the outdoor market to close early.
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breeze
A gentle wind
"This breeze is so refreshing on such a warm day."
- They enjoyed the light breeze while sitting in the park.
- The soft evening breeze helped her calm down.
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snowy
Covered with snow
The roads were snowy and visibility was low.
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hail
grêle
- The sudden hailstorm caught them by surprise during their hike.
- The loud noise hitting the roof turned out to be hail.
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wet
The wet streets reflected the city lights after the evening downpour.
- The children didn't mind getting wet in the rain.
"I'm soaked! It's completely wet out there!"
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shower
"The weather forecast mentioned showers for today."
During the spring, the region frequently experienced afternoon showers.
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drizzle
Light rain
- It started to drizzle as they reached the summit of their hike.
- As they walked through the park, it began to drizzle.
"Is it raining hard, or is it just drizzling?"
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pour
Heavy rain
- As soon as they started the barbecue, it began to pour.
- They had to stop driving because it was pouring so hard they couldn't see the road.
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thunder
- A loud noise during a storm
- "Did you hear that thunder last night? It was so loud!"
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lightning
éclair
The lightning illuminated the night sky, followed by the sound of thunder.
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thunderstorm
A storm with thunder and lightning
The picnic was cut short by a sudden thunderstorm.
- They watched the thunderstorm from their window.
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Bachelor
Diplôme universitaire :
• “She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.”
“Elle a obtenu une licence en chimie.”
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Higher education
Enseignement supérieur
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To enroll
S’inscrire
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To pursue
Essayer d’atteindre un objectif ou réaliser une activité sur une période de temps.
She wishes to pursue a medical career.
Suivre ou pourchasser quelqu’un ou quelque chose, souvent dans l’intention de le capturer.
The police pursued the car at high speed.
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To get a degree in
Acquérir une certification académique qui atteste de la maîtrise d’un domaine d’études.
She worked hard to get a degree in computer science
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To take a class in
Suivre un cours en
She plans to take a French class next semester at the Alliance Française.”
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To make an assignment
Éducationnel ou professionnel : attribuer une tâche ou un devoir à accomplir
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To lecture
Donner une conférence
To give a lecture on/about a subject
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To keep somebody going
aider quelqu’un à continuer ou permettre à quelqu’un de tenir le coup.
Her letters were the only thing that kept me going while I was in prison.
This grant from the government should be enough to keep the company going for at least the rest of the year.
Keep going, Sarah, you’re nearly there.
Why don’t you have an apple to keep you going till dinner time?
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It means the world to me
Exprimer une grande importance ou une profonde gratitude envers quelque chose ou quelqu’un
Your support means the world to me.
Having you by my side during this difficult time means the world to me.
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1-To fail the test
2-To pass the test
3- To have the test
1-Échouer au test
2- Réussir au test
3-Passer le test
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dustpan
pelle à poussière
"She used the dustpan to collect the dirt after sweeping the floor.".
"The dustpan set includes a broom and a pan for easy cleaning."
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barren
stérile, aride, improductif, désertique.
"The barren land could produce little food.".
"The room was austere, nearly barren of furniture or decoration.".
"Wildfires also play a role in the preservation of pine barrens, which rely on periodic fires to remove competing species
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lukewarm
## Footnote
/ˈluːk.wɔːrm/
tiède (pour une température) ou mitigé / peu enthousiaste (dans un sens figuré)
"The water in the shower was lukewarm this morning."
"The film was unremarkable and received lukewarm reviews.
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damp
humide
synonyms :Moist- Humid- Wet- Clammy -Soggy
"The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom."
The basement felt damp and musty after heavy rainfall seeped in through cracks."
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messy
désordonné, en bazar, chaotique.
"Her room is always messy, with clothes and books scattered everywhere."
"The situation became messy after the misunderstanding between the two teams."
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higher-up
supérieur hiérarchique, cadre dirigeant.
"The decision to change the company’s strategy came from the higher-ups."
"You’ll need approval from the higher-ups before proceeding with the project."
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high-end
haut de gamme
"He designs clothes that are available only at high-end boutiques and department stores."
"This is a high-end camera with lots of extra features."
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to fit in with one's friends
s’intégrer avec ses amis / s’intégrer dans son groupe d’amis
"She changed her style to fit in with her friends at her new school."
"Teenagers often feel pressure to fit in with their friends."
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prejudice towards others
## Footnote
/ˈprɛdʒ.ə.dɪs təˈwɔrdz ˈʌð.ɚz/
préjugé envers les autres
"Prejudice towards others often stems from negative stereotypes and a lack of understanding."
"Prejudice towards others can lead to discrimination and social exclusion."
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Wallpaper
Fond d’écran
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burner phone
téléphone jetable, téléphone prépayé anonyme
A burner phone is an inexpensive mobile phone designed for temporary, sometimes anonymous, use, after which it may be discarded.
Burner phones are primarily used for privacy, to separate personal and business communications, to avoid spam, and for temporary communication needs, such as online selling or dating.
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# IPA de
beer
beard
bird
bear
beer : /bɪr/
beard : /bɪrd/
bird : /bɝd/
bear : /bɛr/
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personal trainer
entraîneur personnel, coach sportif
A personal trainer will guide you on how to perform exercises correctly and safely, making sure you target the right muscles while preventing injuries.
A personal trainer is a certified individual who works on a 1-to-1 basis with a client to help them achieve their fitness goals.
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relation
tout type de lien ou de connexion, souvent entre groupes, pays, organisations ou concepts abstrait.
"International relations between Iraq and the US are strained."
"There is a promising relation between these companies."
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relationship
la connexion entre des personnes spécifiques, notamment les relations amicales, familiales ou amoureuses.
"I am in a relationship with Paul."
"My relationship with my best friend has grown over the years."
"The relationship between my boss and my colleague was good."
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scruffy
débraillé, négligé, miteux, crasseux, dépenaillé, ébouriffé (pour les cheveux), délabré (pour un bâtiment)
"They live in a scruffy part of town."
"A scruffy old drunkard comes to the hospital looking for his son."
"They were dressed in T-shirts and scruffy jeans."
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Tough
dur, résistant, coriace, difficile (selon le contexte)
These toys are made of tough plastic.
This was a tough day.
It was a tough job you set us there, my word!
She was tough, loyal, and beautiful.
It can be tough trying to juggle a career and a family.
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to baffle
| /ˈbæf.əl/
déconcerter, dérouter, rendre perplexe
She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour
I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions.
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to grin
a grin
nom : large sourire, grand sourire, rictus (selon le contexte)
verbe : faire un large sourire, sourire largement
He looked up, with a large grin splitting his face.
She grinned at him.
The lawyers are grinning all over their faces.
His grin was infectious.
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sore losers
## Footnote
/ˈsɔr ˈluːzərz/
Personnes qui se mettent en colère, se plaignent ou blâment les autres lorsqu’elles perdent un jeu, une compétition ou subissent un échec, au lieu d’accepter la défaite avec grâce.
John was a sore loser; after losing, he refused to shake hands with his opponent.
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light-hearted
Qui est heureux, insouciant, et pas sérieux ; qui vise à divertir ou à amuser, sans gravité
It was a fairly light-hearted discussion.
She also uses light-hearted comments to put nervous guests at ease
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foolproof
Se dit d’un plan, d’un système ou d’un objet conçu de façon si simple, fiable ou robuste qu’il ne peut pas échouer ou être mal utilisé, même par une personne inexpérimentée ou maladroite
The company invested in a foolproof security system.
The system is not 100 per cent foolproof.
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rage room
salle de casse, salle de rage, défouloir
Une rage room (aussi appelée smash room ou anger room) est une pièce spécialement conçue pour permettre aux participants de libérer leur colère ou leur stress en détruisant divers objets (vaisselle, appareils électroménagers, meubles, etc.), généralement à l’aide de battes de baseball, marteaux ou autres outils similaires.
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fool
idiot, imbécile, fou, bouffon (pour le sens de "jester") ; duper, tromper (verbe)
You fool! You missed your chance!
Don't be fooled by his appearance.
She said she was doing it to help me, but I wasn't fooled.
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trust your guts
Fais confiance à ton instinct / Fais confiance à ton intuition
Above all, trust your gut feeling.
To trust your gut means to have confidence in yourself that you know what's best.
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gut instinct
instinct ; pressentiment
"Sometimes it's best to follow your gut instinct and see what happens."
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# good-natured rivalry
good-natured rivalry
Rivalité bon enfant ; rivalité amicale ; rivalité sans méchanceté.
There’s a good-natured rivalry between the siblings.
The two teams have a long history of good-natured rivalry
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behind the scenes
dans les coulisses / en coulisses / dans l’ombre
en privé » ou « secrètement »
Behind the scenes, their status was virtually equal.
We were given a tour behind the scenes at the opera house.
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in the background
« à l’arrière-plan », en retrait
Rosemary likes to stay in the background.
I am listening to music in the background.
The president’s advisors are content to remain in the background.
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at once
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at once (1)
en même temps, simultanément
Don’t all speak at once!
Everything happened at once – she graduated, got a job, and got married, all in June!
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at once (2)
immédiatement
tout de suite
You must come here at once; it is an emergency.
I have to go, I really must, at once.
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rythm
| [ˈɹɪðəm]
## Footnote
[ˈɹɪðəm]
rythme
[ˈɹɪðəm]
"ri-them"
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Houston street
Houston Texas
[ˈhaʊstən ˌstriːt]
[ˈhjuːstən]
IPA=différentes !
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Greenwich village
[ˈɡrɛnɪtʃ]
"gren-ich"
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Bedford Stuyvesant → Bedford Stuyvesant (quartier de Brooklyn, New York)
[ˈbɛdfərd ˈstaɪvəsənt]
"Sty-ve-sant"
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lie detector
détecteur de mensonges
The results of a lie detector test are inadmissible in court.
A lie detector works by detecting changes in pulse and respiration.
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likelier
## Footnote
/ˈlaɪkliər/
Comparatif de likely : signifie "plus probable" ou "plus susceptible" (de se produire.
With her experience, it's likelier she'll be chosen for the role.
Insurance companies consider people with pre-existing medical conditions to be likelier to make claims than those who don't have any health issues.
## Footnote
/ˈlaɪkliər/
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tight-fisted
## Footnote
/ˌtaɪtˈfɪs.tɪd/
une personne peu disposée à dépenser de l'argent, synonyme de "stingy" ou "mean"
Don’t wait for Gillian to buy you a drink – she’s too tight-fisted.
The company’s tight-fisted owner won’t raise the workers’ salaries
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felony
## Footnote
/ˈfɛləni/
Infraction pénale grave, généralement punissable de plus d’un an de prison ou, dans certains cas, de la peine de mort. Il s’oppose à misdemeanor, qui désigne une infraction moins grave, généralement sanctionnée par une amende ou moins d’un an de prison.
Murder, rape, and armed robbery are all considered felonies in the United States
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Homecoming
retour à la maison, retour au foyer, retour au pays (sens général)
fête de retrouvailles des anciens élèves (sens scolaire américain)
We were all eagerly awaiting my brother's homecoming from the war
Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni or other former members of an organization to celebrate the organization's existence
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rugpull
tirage de tapis, arnaque à la sortie, escroquerie à la liquidité
A rug pull is a malicious maneuver in the cryptocurrency industry where crypto developers abandon a project and run away with investors' funds.
The term rug pull refers to a common scam in the cryptocurrency space where project developers drain the liquidity pool, leaving investors with worthless assets.
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hassle
embêtement, prise de tête, complication, ennui, galère, dispute
Getting a visa can be a hassle.
Returning the product was a major hassle.
All this paperwork is a hassle
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burner phone
portable jetable
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