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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Conduite personnelle et autogestion

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to have a tendency or preference for a particular thing

Ex: Despite the busy schedule, she felt inclined toward spending the evening outdoors, enjoying the fresh air.

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

trouver, imaginer

trouver, imaginer

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .Nous avons **trouvé** une solution créative au problème.

to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one

Ex: The company kept a low profile and avoided advertising their new product to avoid attracting competition.

one's face when it is devoid of any signs of amusement, interest, or even sadness

un visage impassible, un visage sérieux

un visage impassible, un visage sérieux

Ex: She would manage a straight face if it were anything else , not that anecdote .Elle garderait **un visage impassible** si c'était n'importe quoi d'autre, pas cette anecdote.

to stay alert and watch carefully for someone or something expected or wanted

Ex: Security guards keep an eye out for suspicious behavior.

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

Ex: Parents can use a chore chart to keep track of their children's responsibilities.

to stay calm and not show anger, fear, or excitement, especially in a difficult situation

Ex: Can you keep your cool when things go wrong?

to appear suddenly and quickly

apparaître soudainement, surgir

apparaître soudainement, surgir

Ex: Opportunities can spring up unexpectedly .Les opportunités peuvent **surgir** de manière inattendue.

to deliberately do something, giving special attention or emphasis to it

Ex: She makes a point of treating her employees fairly.

to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

Ex: With the advent of digital photography, film photography has taken a back seat in the photography industry.
to opt
[verbe]

to choose something over something else

opter pour

opter pour

Ex: The company decided to opt for a more sustainable packaging solution to reduce environmental impact .L'entreprise a décidé d'**opter** pour une solution d'emballage plus durable afin de réduire l'impact environnemental.

to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge

Ex: The students rolled up their sleeves to finish the group project before class.

to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention

Ex: He takes his responsibilities as a mentor seriously, guiding his students with dedication.
to follow
[verbe]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

suivre

suivre

Ex: Follow the arrows on the floor to navigate through the museum .**Suivez** les flèches sur le sol pour vous orienter dans le musée.
to go for
[verbe]

to pursue or try to achieve something

opter pour, viser

opter pour, viser

Ex: If you want to succeed in your career , you should go for continuous learning and skill development .Si vous voulez réussir dans votre carrière, vous devriez **opter pour** l'apprentissage continu et le développement des compétences.

to intentionally exclude someone or something

omettre

omettre

Ex: I ’ll leave out the technical terms to make the explanation simpler .Je vais **omettre** les termes techniques pour rendre l'explication plus simple.

to start a particular activity or task with great enthusiasm or vigor

se plonger dans, s'engager à fond dans

se plonger dans, s'engager à fond dans

Ex: The team plunged into preparations as the event date neared .L'équipe s'est **plongée dans** les préparatifs à l'approche de la date de l'événement.

to begin doing something, often without prior intention

tomber dans, se mettre à

tomber dans, se mettre à

Ex: Inspired by a documentary , the group of friends fell into the practice of volunteering at the local animal shelter every weekend .Inspirés par un documentaire, le groupe d'amis **s'est mis à** faire du bénévolat au refuge animalier local chaque week-end.

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

accrocher, se mettre dans

accrocher, se mettre dans

Ex: The kids got into playing board games during their summer vacation.Les enfants se sont **mis à** jouer à des jeux de société pendant leurs vacances d'été.

about to do something bad or evil

Ex: She had a feeling that her coworker's sudden interest in the company's financial records meant he was up to no good.

to continue doing something even though there are some hardships

rester fidèle à, adhérer à, respecter, s’en tenir à

rester fidèle à, adhérer à, respecter, s’en tenir à

Ex: The team stuck to their strategy , even when they were losing the game .L'équipe **s'est tenue à** sa stratégie, même lorsqu'elle perdait le match.
to groom
[verbe]

to make someone look neat and clean by fixing their hair, clothes, or overall appearance

toiletter, apprêter

toiletter, apprêter

Ex: She quickly groomed her hair and fixed her makeup before the interview .Elle a rapidement **coiffé** ses cheveux et a fixé son maquillage avant l'entretien.

to avoid an activity, person, etc. because one is scared, unwilling, or not confident

se dérober à, éviter

se dérober à, éviter

Ex: Despite her talent, she shies away from taking on leadership roles.Malgré son talent, elle **évite** de prendre des rôles de leadership.

to intentionally ignore unpleasant facts about a situation and hope that the situation improves by doing so

Ex: The company's management chose to bury their heads in the sand and downplay the problems instead of addressing them head-on.

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

faire et à éviter, set of rules

faire et à éviter, set of rules

Ex: If you want to succeed in this role, you must follow the dos and don'ts of professional conduct.

a mental state in which someone performs actions without conscious thought or full awareness, often due to habit or fatigue

pilote automatique mental, fonctionnement en pilote automatique

pilote automatique mental, fonctionnement en pilote automatique

Ex: She completed the morning routine on automatic pilot while still half-asleep .Elle a terminé sa routine matinale en **pilotage automatique** tout en étant encore à moitié endormie.

to successfully stop doing something harmful that you regularly do

Ex: Many struggle to kick bad eating habits.

to allow something to happen without planning or control, relying on luck

Ex: Success shouldn't be left to chance.

to endure pain, hardship, or distress without complaining or seeking help

Ex: We're taught to suffer in silence, but it's not healthy.

to keep discussing or trying something without making progress or reaching a conclusion

Ex: Let's not go round in circles again.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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