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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Performance et conditions de travail

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to ace
[verbe]

to perform extremely well in something, especially a test

cartonner, réussir les doigts dans le nez

cartonner, réussir les doigts dans le nez

Ex: With focused preparation , the job candidate aced the interview and secured the position .Avec une préparation concentrée, le candidat a **réussi haut la main** l'entretien et a obtenu le poste.

to start happening or being

commencer, débuter

commencer, débuter

Ex: The meeting commenced with the chairman 's opening remarks .La réunion a **commencé** avec les remarques d'ouverture du président.
hectic
[Adjectif]

extremely busy and chaotic

mouvementé

mouvementé

Ex: The last-minute changes made the event planning even more hectic than usual .Les changements de dernière minute ont rendu la planification de l'événement encore plus **agitée** que d'habitude.
monotonous
[Adjectif]

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monotone

monotone

Ex: The repetitive tasks at the assembly line made the job monotonous and uninteresting .Les tâches répétitives à la chaîne de montage ont rendu le travail **monotone** et sans intérêt.
stimulating
[Adjectif]

causing excitement, interest, or activity, often through intellectual or emotional engagement

stimulant, intéressant

stimulant, intéressant

Ex: The workshop offered stimulating activities designed to enhance creativity and problem-solving skills.L'atelier proposait des activités **stimulantes** conçues pour améliorer la créativité et les compétences en résolution de problèmes.
tedious
[Adjectif]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

ennuyeux

ennuyeux

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .Trier le fouillis dans le grenier s'est avéré être une entreprise **fastidieuse** et chronophage.
underemployed
[Adjectif]

(of a person) not having much work to do in their job or being unable to use their full potential

sous-employé, sous-utilisé

sous-employé, sous-utilisé

Ex: The underemployed population often seeks opportunities for career advancement or additional training .La population **sous-employée** cherche souvent des opportunités d'avancement professionnel ou de formation supplémentaire.

a room where the board of directors meet

salle de conférence, salle de conseil, salle du conseil

salle de conférence, salle de conseil, salle du conseil

Ex: Important decisions about company strategy are often made in the boardroom.Les décisions importantes concernant la stratégie de l'entreprise sont souvent prises dans la **salle du conseil**.

a specific period of time granted to a person who is ill to temporary leave work

arrêt maladie, congé maladie

arrêt maladie, congé maladie

Ex: She returned to work after her sick leave feeling much better .Elle est retournée au travail après son **congé de maladie** en se sentant beaucoup mieux.

a period of time when a woman can take a break from working and stay home before and after the birth of her child

congé maternité, congé de maternité

congé maternité, congé de maternité

Ex: Maternity leave allowed her to bond with her newborn without worrying about work responsibilities .Le **congé de maternité** lui a permis de créer des liens avec son nouveau-né sans se soucier des responsabilités professionnelles.

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

discrimination

discrimination

Ex: She spoke out against discrimination after witnessing unfair treatment of her colleagues .Elle s'est prononcée contre la **discrimination** après avoir été témoin d'un traitement injuste envers ses collègues.
pension
[nom]

a regular payment made to a retired person by the government or a former employer

pension

pension

Ex: Government employees often receive a pension as part of their retirement benefits .Les employés du gouvernement reçoivent souvent une **pension** dans le cadre de leurs prestations de retraite.

the amount of work that a person or organization has to do

charge de travail

charge de travail

Ex: Stress and burnout can result from consistently handling an excessive workload.Le stress et l'épuisement professionnel peuvent résulter d'une gestion constante d'une **charge de travail** excessive.

an increase in someone's salary that happens at regular intervals

augmentation

augmentation

Ex: We observed a steady increment in sales over the past quarter .Nous avons observé une **augmentation** régulière des ventes au cours du dernier trimestre.

to start functioning or making progress effectively

décoller

décoller

Ex: We had some difficulty getting the project off the ground, but once we secured funding, everything fell into place.

a flexible work schedule in which employees can set their own working hours within a certain framework or range of hours

horaire flexible, temps flexible

horaire flexible, temps flexible

Ex: The company introduced flexitime to improve work-life balance .L'entreprise a introduit le **temps flexible** pour améliorer l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée.
nine to five
[Phrase]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
perk
[nom]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

avantage, privilège

avantage, privilège

Ex: The perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .Les **avantages** du stage comprennent un accès gratuit à des cours de développement professionnel et à des événements de réseautage.

to start a significant or challenging course of action or journey

se lancer dans

se lancer dans

Ex: They embarked on a major renovation of their home , transforming it into a modern space .Ils ont **entamé** une rénovation majeure de leur maison, la transformant en un espace moderne.
to ensure
[verbe]

to make sure that something will happen

assurer

assurer

Ex: The captain ensured the safety of the passengers during the storm .Le capitaine **a assuré** la sécurité des passagers pendant la tempête.

the practice of working from a location outside the office, typically from home, using electronic communication

télétravail, travail à distance

télétravail, travail à distance

businesslike
[Adjectif]

organized and efficient in a way suited to professional or commercial activity

professionnel, efficace

professionnel, efficace

a set of guidelines specifying the types of clothing and grooming considered acceptable or appropriate in a particular setting or for a specific event

code vestimentaire, tenue vestimentaire

code vestimentaire, tenue vestimentaire

Ex: The company enforces a professional dress code for its employees .L'entreprise impose un **code vestimentaire** professionnel à ses employés.
to execute
[verbe]

to perform or carry out a skillful and well-coordinated action or maneuver

exécuter, réaliser

exécuter, réaliser

Ex: In a high-pressure situation , the surgeon executed the delicate procedure with surgical precision .Dans une situation de haute pression, le chirurgien a **exécuté** la procédure délicate avec une précision chirurgicale.
chore
[nom]

a routine task that must be done regularly, often boring or unpleasant

corvée, tâche ménagère

corvée, tâche ménagère

Ex: Writing reports every week became a tedious chore.Écrire des rapports chaque semaine est devenu une **corvée** fastidieuse.

to help something, such as a process or action, become possible or simpler

faciliter

faciliter

Ex: Technology can facilitate communication among team members .La technologie peut **faciliter** la communication entre les membres de l'équipe.

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

obstacle

obstacle

Ex: The heavy snowstorm created an obstacle for travelers trying to reach the airport .Il a rencontré plusieurs **obstacles** personnels avant de terminer le cours.
expense
[nom]

money spent by an employee to perform job-related tasks, typically paid back by an employer

frais professionnels, dépenses professionnelles

frais professionnels, dépenses professionnelles

to put a plan or idea into action using tangible and specific steps to ensure its successful realization

mettre en œuvre, appliquer

mettre en œuvre, appliquer

Ex: In an effort to enhance customer service , the retail store decided to implement a new feedback system to address customer concerns .Dans un effort pour améliorer le service client, le magasin de détail a décidé de **mettre en œuvre** un nouveau système de feedback pour répondre aux préoccupations des clients.

used to say that something is very difficult and one will need to put a lot of effort into doing it

avoir du pain sur la planche

avoir du pain sur la planche

Ex: The chef had his work cut out for him as he had to prepare a gourmet meal for a large wedding reception with specific dietary restrictions and preferences.
to smooth
[verbe]

to remove obstacles or difficulties

aplanir, faciliter

aplanir, faciliter

Ex: The government implemented policies to smooth the process of obtaining permits for small businesses .Le gouvernement a mis en œuvre des politiques pour **faciliter** le processus d'obtention de permis pour les petites entreprises.
to conduct
[verbe]

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

mener, conduire

mener, conduire

Ex: The CEO will personally conduct negotiations with potential business partners .Le PDG **mènera** personnellement les négociations avec les partenaires commerciaux potentiels.

a salary that is equal to or higher than what other employers offer for similar jobs

Ex: A competitive salary doesn't always mean the highest pay.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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