Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Navigation sociale et modèles de comportement

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human behavior

[nom]

the way people act or respond, especially in social, emotional, or psychological situations

comportement humain, comportement des êtres humains

Ex: The book explains the biology behind human behavior.Le livre explique la biologie derrière le **comportement humain**.

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conformity

[nom]

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

conformité

Ex: The new regulation enforced conformity across all departments .La nouvelle réglementation a imposé la **conformité** dans tous les départements.

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mindset

[nom]

a set of attitudes, beliefs, or a mental disposition that influences how a person interprets and responds to situations

état d'esprit, mentalité

Ex: Changing one 's mindset can have a profound impact on personal and professional development .Changer son **état d'esprit** peut avoir un impact profond sur le développement personnel et professionnel.

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obedience

[nom]

the action of respecting or following the instructions of someone in authority

obéissance

Ex: The monks took vows of poverty , chastity , and obedience to their abbot .Les moines ont prononcé des vœux de pauvreté, de chasteté et d'**obéissance** envers leur abbé.

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peer group

[nom]

a set of individuals of similar age, status, or background with whom one interacts or identifies

groupe de pairs, cercle de pairs

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to come up against

[verbe]

to face a difficult situation, obstacle, or opponent

se heurter à, faire face à

Ex: They came up against legal obstacles that delayed the launch.Ils **se sont heurtés** à des obstacles juridiques qui ont retardé le lancement.

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to constitute

[verbe]

to contribute to the structure or makeup of something

constituer

Ex: The distinct architectural styles and historical landmarks constitute the city 's unique identity .Les styles architecturaux distincts et les monuments historiques **constituent** l'identité unique de la ville.

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to take one's word for it

[Phrase]

to believe what someone says without needing further proof

Ex: The tour guide mentioned that the hike was challenging but rewarding, and we took their word for it and embarked on the adventure.

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to cope

[verbe]

to handle a difficult situation and deal with it successfully

surmonter

Ex: Couples may attend counseling sessions to cope with relationship difficulties and improve communication .Les couples peuvent assister à des séances de conseil pour **faire face** aux difficultés relationnelles et améliorer la communication.

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to draw a line between

[Phrase]

to clearly distinguish between two things, especially to separate similar ideas, actions, or categories

Ex: Teachers often struggle to draw a line between discipline and punishment.

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to establish

[verbe]

to prove the fact of a situation

établir, prouver

Ex: The medical tests were conducted to establish the cause of the patient 's symptoms .Les tests médicaux ont été effectués pour **établir** la cause des symptômes du patient.

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survival

[nom]

the state in which a person manages to stay alive or strong despite dangers or difficulties

survie, survivance

Ex: The book tells a powerful story of survival against overwhelming odds .Le livre raconte une histoire puissante de **survie** contre des obstacles insurmontables.

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to drive

[verbe]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

conduire, pousser

Ex: Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been driving local economic development .L'entrepreneuriat et les petites entreprises ont **conduit** le développement économique local.

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mainstream

[nom]

the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

courant principal, opinion majoritaire

Ex: His views were considered outside the mainstream of political thought .Ses opinions étaient considérées en dehors du **courant dominant** de la pensée politique.

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to mistake

[verbe]

to incorrectly think someone or something is a different person or thing

confondre, prendre pour

Ex: I mistook the sound of the phone for the doorbell.J'ai **confondu** le son du téléphone avec celui de la sonnette.

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to shape

[verbe]

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

façonner, influencer

Ex: Political ideologies and policies can shape the socioeconomic landscape of a nation and its citizens ' lives .Les idéologies et les politiques politiques peuvent **façonner** le paysage socio-économique d'une nation et la vie de ses citoyens.

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conscious

[Adjectif]

aware of and responsive to one's surroundings

conscient

Ex: She was conscious of the people around her as she walked through the busy city streets .Le conducteur était **conscient** et alerte malgré l'accident.

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means

[nom]

a way, system, object, etc. through which one can achieve a goal or accomplish a task

moyens

Ex: Art can be a means of expressing complex emotions and ideas .L'art peut être un **moyen** d'exprimer des émotions et des idées complexes.

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to undergo

[verbe]

to experience or endure a process, change, or event

subir, passer par

Ex: Students are undergoing intensive training for the upcoming competition .Les étudiants **subissent** une formation intensive pour la compétition à venir.

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vested interest

[nom]

a personal reason for involvement in a situation, especially when connected to financial or other gain

intérêt personnel, intérêt acquis

Ex: Politicians often protect their own vested interests.Les politiciens protègent souvent leurs **intérêts personnels**.

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craze

[nom]

a temporary enthusiasm or infatuation for a particular thing or activity

engouement, mode

Ex: Every few years , there seems to be a new craze in fashion that everyone follows .Tous les quelques années, il semble y avoir une nouvelle **mode** dans la mode que tout le monde suit.

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to tackle

[verbe]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

s’attaquer à

Ex: Governments worldwide are tackling climate change through various initiatives .Les gouvernements du monde entier **s'attaquent** au changement climatique grâce à diverses initiatives.

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wake-up call

[nom]

a warning or event that draws attention to a problem and shows that action must be taken, especially when something has been neglected

un signal d'alarme, un avertissement salutaire

Ex: The defeat was a wake-up call for the team to improve .La défaite a été un **coup de semonce** pour que l'équipe s'améliore.

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counterargument

[nom]

an opposing argument or viewpoint that challenges an idea or theory

argument contraire

Ex: The professor encouraged students to consider counterarguments to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the topic .Le professeur a encouragé les étudiants à considérer des **contre-arguments** pour développer une compréhension plus complète du sujet.

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to sway

[verbe]

to encourage someone to do or believe something

persuader

Ex: He sought to sway the team 's decision by presenting a compelling vision for the future .Il a cherché à **influencer** la décision de l'équipe en présentant une vision convaincante pour l'avenir.

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to settle in

[verbe]

to become familiar and at ease in a new environment

s'installer, s'adapter

Ex: The initial nervousness disappeared as they began to settle in and explore their new surroundings .La nervosité initiale a disparu alors qu'ils ont commencé à **s'installer** et à explorer leur nouvel environnement.

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outsider

[nom]

a person who is not a member of a particular group, society, etc.

étranger, étrangère

Ex: Despite years working there , he was still treated as an outsider by the old guard .Malgré des années de travail là-bas, il était toujours traité comme un **étranger** par la vieille garde.

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queue

[nom]

a line in which people or vehicles wait for a particular purpose

ligne

Ex: There was a queue outside the popular restaurant , with people eager to get a table .Il y avait une **file d'attente** devant le restaurant populaire, avec des gens impatients d'obtenir une table.

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