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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Perspectives, Croyances et Navigation des Défis

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

a widely accepted opinion that is generally assumed to be true, often without questioning

sagesse conventionnelle, opinion généralement admise

sagesse conventionnelle, opinion généralement admise

Ex: Conventional wisdom isn't always based on evidence.La **sagesse conventionnelle** n'est pas toujours basée sur des preuves.

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

principes

principes

Ex: We have been applying the principle throughout the project .Nous avons appliqué le **principe** tout au long du projet.

an idea or belief that one thinks is true without having a proof

supposition, hypothèse

supposition, hypothèse

Ex: The decision relied on the assumption that funding would be approved.La décision reposait sur l'**hypothèse** que le financement serait approuvé.
cross-cultural
[Adjectif]

involving or comparing two or more different cultures, especially to understand their differences or similarities

interculturel, transculturel

interculturel, transculturel

Ex: The course included cross-cultural case studies .Le cours comprenait des études de cas **interculturelles**.

the state of being affected by facts and statistics instead of personal opinions and feelings

objectivité

objectivité

Ex: The panel 's objectivity was essential in evaluating the contestants impartially during the competition .L'**objectivité** du panel était essentielle pour évaluer les concurrents de manière impartiale pendant la compétition.
negative
[Adjectif]

never considering the good qualities of someone or something and is often quick to lose hope

négatif

négatif

Ex: His negative persona stemmed from past disappointments and failures .Sa personne **négative** découlait de déceptions et d'échecs passés.
optimistic
[Adjectif]

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimiste

optimiste

Ex: Optimistic investors continued to pour money into the startup despite the risks .Les investisseurs **optimistes** ont continué à injecter de l'argent dans la startup malgré les risques.

the negative quality of having doubts about the future and expect the worst possible outcomes

pessimisme

pessimisme

Ex: His pessimism about the economy influenced his investment choices .Son **pessimisme** à propos de l'économie a influencé ses choix d'investissement.
positive
[Adjectif]

feeling optimistic and thinking about the bright side of a situation

positif

positif

Ex: She maintains a positive attitude , even when facing challenges .Elle maintient une attitude **positive**, même lorsqu'elle est confrontée à des défis.

the quality of being suggestive of a likely successful outcome

optimisme, positivité

optimisme, positivité

Ex: She approached the difficult project with remarkable positivity.Elle a abordé le projet difficile avec une **positivité** remarquable.
skeptical
[Adjectif]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

sceptique

sceptique

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .Le journaliste a maintenu une perspective **sceptique**, examinant de manière critique les sources avant de publier l'histoire controversée.

to have a strong desire to achieve or do something

Ex: Emily has her heart set on becoming a successful novelist and spends hours every day writing and refining her stories.

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

pensée magique, illusion

pensée magique, illusion

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was just wishful thinking.Espérer terminer le projet en un jour n'était que de la **pensée magique**.

the wish to do or have something, especially something improper or foolish

tentation

tentation

Ex: She resisted the temptation to check her phone during the meeting , focusing instead on the discussion at hand .Elle a résisté à la **tentation** de vérifier son téléphone pendant la réunion, se concentrant plutôt sur la discussion en cours.

the image or idea that is formed based on how one understands something

perception

perception

Ex: Media coverage can influence public perception on important topics .La couverture médiatique peut influencer la **perception** du public sur des sujets importants.
aspect
[nom]

a specific part or side of something that is worth considering

aspect, côté

aspect, côté

Ex: Examining the issue from a cultural aspect helps us understand its complexities better .Examiner la question sous un **aspect** culturel nous aide à mieux comprendre ses complexités.

to suddenly or briefly see a thing or person

Ex: As he entered the party, he caught sight of his ex-girlfriend across the room.

to not notice or see something

oublier, négliger

oublier, négliger

Ex: Be cautious not to overlook the signs of wear and tear in equipment maintenance .Soyez prudent pour ne pas **négliger** les signes d'usure dans l'entretien des équipements.

to make an educated guess about how likely something is to happen

estimer, évaluer

estimer, évaluer

Ex: Based on the data , they estimate a high chance of success for the project .Sur la base des données, ils **estiment** une forte probabilité de succès pour le projet.

a person or thing that does not follow a general rule or is excluded from a class or group

exception

exception

Ex: The car insurance policy includes coverage for most damages, with the exception of those caused by natural disasters.La police d'assurance automobile couvre la plupart des dommages, à **l'exception** de ceux causés par des catastrophes naturelles.

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

Ex: I trust my neighbor, so I asked him to keep an eye on my pet cat while I'm on vacation.
to spot
[verbe]

to notice or see someone or something that is hard to do so

repérer

repérer

Ex: The teacher asked students to spot the errors in the mathematical equations .Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de **repérer** les erreurs dans les équations mathématiques.
to suspect
[verbe]

to think that something is probably true, especially something bad, without having proof

suspecter, soupçonner

suspecter, soupçonner

Ex: They suspect the company may be hiding some important information .Ils **soupçonnent** que l'entreprise pourrait cacher des informations importantes.
to view
[verbe]

to carefully look at something

inspecter

inspecter

Ex: I will view the final draft of the report before submitting it .Je vais **examiner** le brouillon final du rapport avant de le soumettre.

a suggestion, plan, or proposal, especially in business or negotiation contexts

proposition, offre

proposition, offre

to be strongly affected or overwhelmed by a particular feeling or emotion

submerger, accabler

submerger, accabler

Ex: They were overcome by the beauty of the sunset .Ils ont été **submergés** par la beauté du coucher de soleil.
pitfall
[nom]

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

écueil

écueil

Ex: The travel blog highlighted the pitfalls of vacationing in remote areas .Le blog de voyage a mis en évidence les **pièges** des vacances dans des régions éloignées.

to expect or predict that something will happen

anticiper, prévoir

anticiper, prévoir

Ex: He anticipated potential challenges and prepared accordingly .Il a **anticipé** les défis potentiels et s'est préparé en conséquence.
the best bet
[Phrase]

the best or most possible thing or action that can help one achieve success in something

Ex: In uncertain weather, bringing an umbrella is your best bet for staying dry.
wall
[nom]

a metaphorical barrier representing a difficult or awkward situation that impedes progress or resolution

mur, barrière

mur, barrière

Ex: The team encountered a wall of resistance from the management .L'équipe a rencontré un **mur** de résistance de la part de la direction.
conventional
[Adjectif]

following established practices or standards that are widely accepted or commonly used

conventionnel

conventionnel

Ex: As technology advances , conventional practices in the industry will likely be challenged by innovative ideas .À mesure que la technologie progresse, les pratiques **conventionnelles** dans l'industrie seront probablement remises en question par des idées innovantes.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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