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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Processus cognitifs et mémoire

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

the part of memory that stores knowledge of meanings, concepts, and general facts, independent of personal experience

mémoire sémantique, mémoire conceptuelle

mémoire sémantique, mémoire conceptuelle

to listen or pay attention carefully to something and remember it for later use

Ex: It's essential to take note of any changes in your health and report them to your doctor.
drift
[nom]

the general meaning, intention, or tenor of a statement or text

la teneur, le sens général

la teneur, le sens général

to become aware or conscious of something

percevoir, discerner, comprendre, saisir, distinguer

percevoir, discerner, comprendre, saisir, distinguer

Ex: Through the artist 's work , many perceived a deeper message about society 's values .À travers le travail de l'artiste, beaucoup ont **perçu** un message plus profond sur les valeurs de la société.
notion
[nom]

a general concept or belief

idée, concept

idée, concept

Ex: The notion of fairness is often debated in legal contexts .La **notion** d'équité est souvent débattue dans les contextes juridiques.

to originate from a particular source or factor

venir de, provenir de

venir de, provenir de

Ex: The anxiety stems from unresolved emotional trauma and stress .L'anxiété **découle de** un traumatisme émotionnel non résolu et du stress.

to recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things

Ex: When comparing the paintings side by side, you can easily tell the difference in style and technique.

a judgment on the quantity and quality of something after careful consideration

évaluation

évaluation

Ex: The annual performance evaluation provides valuable feedback to employees on their strengths and areas for improvement .L'**évaluation** annuelle des performances fournit des commentaires précieux aux employés sur leurs forces et leurs domaines d'amélioration.

to remain alert and watchful for something or someone, especially to notice when it appears or happens

Ex: Tourists should keep an eye open for pickpockets in that area.

to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts

spéculer

spéculer

Ex: Neighbors started speculating about the reasons for the sudden increase in security measures .Les voisins ont commencé à **spéculer** sur les raisons de l'augmentation soudaine des mesures de sécurité.

to think about or consider past events, experiences, or decisions

regarder en arrière, se remémorer

regarder en arrière, se remémorer

Ex: The team looked back at their performance to identify areas for improvement .L'équipe a **repassé** sa performance pour identifier les domaines à améliorer.
to prompt
[verbe]

to make something happen

entraîner

entraîner

Ex: The discovery of a new species of endangered wildlife prompted conservation efforts to protect its habitat .La découverte d'une nouvelle espèce de faune en danger a **incité** des efforts de conservation pour protéger son habitat.

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

associer

associer

Ex: The color red is commonly associated with passion and intensity across various cultures .La couleur rouge est communément **associée** à la passion et à l'intensité dans diverses cultures.
self-perceived
[Adjectif]

identified by oneself in a particular way, regardless of how others may see it

auto-perçu, perçu par soi-même

auto-perçu, perçu par soi-même

Ex: The survey measured self-perceived levels of competence.L'enquête a mesuré les niveaux de compétence **auto-perçus**.
synonymous
[Adjectif]

having a similar or identical meaning to another word or phrase in the same language or context

synonyme

synonyme

Ex: In scientific writing , ' hypothesis ' and ' theory ' are not synonymous terms .Dans l'écriture scientifique, 'hypothèse' et 'théorie' ne sont pas des termes **synonymes**.

a fine distinction in meaning, opinion, or attitude

nuance, subtilité

nuance, subtilité

to distinguish the differences between things or people

distinguer, différencier

distinguer, différencier

Ex: Some people struggle to tell apart certain colors due to color blindness .Certaines personnes ont du mal à **distinguer** certaines couleurs en raison du daltonisme.
to trigger
[verbe]

to cause something to happen

provoquer

provoquer

Ex: The controversial decision by the government triggered widespread protests across the nation .La décision controversée du gouvernement a **déclenché** des protestations généralisées à travers le pays.

to start to have a clear meaning

Ex: As I reflected on my life experiences, I started to see how the choices I made led me to where I am now; it all began to fall into place.

to express or state an idea clearly and systematically

formuler, élaborer

formuler, élaborer

Ex: He had to formulate a response that would satisfy all parties involved .Il a dû **formuler** une réponse qui satisferait toutes les parties concernées.
makeup
[nom]

the combination or arrangement of parts or qualities that form an individual or entity

la composition, la constitution

la composition, la constitution

Ex: The demographic makeup of the neighborhood has changed over the years .La composition démographique du quartier a changé au fil des ans.
to follow
[verbe]

to understand something such as an explanation, story, or the meaning of something

comprendre, suivre

comprendre, suivre

Ex: The book 's narrative was easy to follow, making it a quick and enjoyable read .Le récit du livre était facile à **suivre**, ce qui en a fait une lecture rapide et agréable.

to have access to special information that most people do not have

Ex: I wasn't in the know, so I missed the meeting.
in two minds
[Phrase]

in a state of uncertainty in which it is difficult for one to choose between two courses of action

Ex: She found herself in two minds when it came to deciding between two potential romantic partners, torn between the excitement of new possibilities and the comfort of a familiar connection.
to retain
[verbe]

to keep something in one's thoughts or mental awareness

conserver, garder

conserver, garder

Ex: The storyteller captivated the audience with a tale that was both entertaining and easy to retain in their memories .Le conteur a captivé le public avec un récit à la fois divertissant et facile à **retenir** dans leurs mémoires.

causing one to seriously think about a certain subject or to consider it

qui donne à réfléchir, stimulant intellectuellement

qui donne à réfléchir, stimulant intellectuellement

Ex: The thought-provoking documentary shed light on pressing social issues and prompted viewers to reevaluate their perspectives .Le documentaire **stimulant** a mis en lumière des problèmes sociaux urgents et a incité les téléspectateurs à reconsidérer leurs points de vue.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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