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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Clarté, Perception et Réalité

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
unconvincing
[Adjectif]

not appearing credible, persuasive, or believable

Ex: His unconvincing smile made it clear he was hiding something .
symptomatic
[Adjectif]

showing that something exists or is likely to happen, especially a negative situation

symptomatique, révélateur

symptomatique, révélateur

Ex: The drop in sales is symptomatic of a broader trend.La baisse des ventes est **symptomatique** d'une tendance plus large.

a very small difficulty or problem that is actually part of a much bigger and more serious problem

Ex: The scandal involving the company's CEO is only the tip of the iceberg; there's likely more wrongdoing beneath the surface.
outward
[Adjectif]

having to do with the external or visible appearance, as opposed to the inner or hidden qualities

extérieur, apparent

extérieur, apparent

Ex: The outward signs of stress were clear , even though she tried to hide them .Les signes **extérieurs** de stress étaient évidents, même si elle essayait de les cacher.
distinctive
[Adjectif]

possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

distinctif

distinctif

Ex: His distinctive style of writing made the article stand out .Son style d'écriture **distinctif** a fait ressortir l'article.
underlying
[Adjectif]

forming the foundation or basis of something

sous-jacent, fondamental

sous-jacent, fondamental

Ex: The underlying logic of the algorithm ensures its efficiency .La logique **sous-jacente** de l'algorithme assure son efficacité.
straightforward
[Adjectif]

easy to comprehend or perform without any difficulties

simple, direct

simple, direct

Ex: The task was straightforward, taking only a few minutes to complete .La tâche était **simple**, ne prenant que quelques minutes à accomplir.
blurred
[Adjectif]

not clear or distinct

flou, trouble

flou, trouble

Ex: He tried to take a clear photo of the landscape, but it ended up blurred due to the fog.Il a essayé de prendre une photo claire du paysage, mais elle s'est retrouvée **floue** à cause du brouillard.
convincing
[Adjectif]

able to make someone believe that something is right or true

convaincant, persuasif

convaincant, persuasif

Ex: The convincing logic of her proposal won over the skeptical members of the committee .La logique **convaincante** de sa proposition a séduit les membres sceptiques du comité.
crystal clear
[Adjectif]

expressed or explained very easily and clearly

parfaitement clair, limpide

parfaitement clair, limpide

Ex: The professor 's lecture on quantum mechanics was complex , but his explanations made the concepts crystal clear to the students .La conférence du professeur sur la mécanique quantique était complexe, mais ses explications ont rendu les concepts **parfaitement clairs** pour les étudiants.
consistent
[Adjectif]

having the same quality, level, or effect throughout

Ex: The pattern of growth was consistent across all test groups .
inconclusive
[Adjectif]

not producing a clear result or decision

peu concluant

peu concluant

Ex: The results of the experiment were inconclusive, requiring further testing to reach a clear outcome .Les résultats de l'expérience étaient **inconclusifs**, nécessitant des tests supplémentaires pour parvenir à un résultat clair.
stark
[Adjectif]

completely bare or extreme, without any embellishment or disguise

saisissant, extrême

saisissant, extrême

Ex: The stark simplicity of the design made it stand out among the more complex options .La simplicité **brute** du design le faisait ressortir parmi les options plus complexes.
psychic
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having strange or unnatural mental abilities, often involving psychic powers like predicting the future or reading minds

psychique, médiumnique

psychique, médiumnique

Ex: The psychic healer claimed to be able to channel energy to promote physical and emotional healing .Le guérisseur **psychique** prétendait pouvoir canaliser l'énergie pour favoriser la guérison physique et émotionnelle.
conclusive
[Adjectif]

providing clear and final evidence or proof, leaving no doubt or uncertainty

final

final

Ex: The conclusive results of the survey revealed a clear preference for the new product .Les résultats **concluants** de l'enquête ont révélé une préférence claire pour le nouveau produit.
identifiable
[Adjectif]

capable of being recognized or distinguished

identifiable

identifiable

Ex: The virus has identifiable symptoms that doctors can recognize for diagnosis .Le virus a des symptômes **identifiables** que les médecins peuvent reconnaître pour le diagnostic.

(of a noticeable and positive attribute) to become apparent

ressortir, transparaître

ressortir, transparaître

Ex: Despite the challenges , the love between them shone through, creating a lasting bond .Malgré les défis, l'amour entre eux **a brillé**, créant un lien durable.

to distinguish somebody or something from others, making them unique or better in some way

distinguer, mettre à part

distinguer, mettre à part

Ex: The charity's dedication to helping underprivileged children sets it apart in the community.Le dévouement de l'organisme de bienfaisance à aider les enfants défavorisés le **distingue** dans la communauté.
ubiquitous
[Adjectif]

seeming to exist or appear everywhere

omniprésent, répandu

omniprésent, répandu

Ex: The sound of car horns is ubiquitous in the bustling streets of the city .Le son des klaxons est **omniprésent** dans les rues animées de la ville.
unconventional
[Adjectif]

not following established customs or norms

non conventionnel, peu orthodoxe

non conventionnel, peu orthodoxe

Ex: His unconventional lifestyle choices often led to interesting conversations at social gatherings .Ses choix de vie **non conventionnels** menaient souvent à des conversations intéressantes lors de rassemblements sociaux.

to be prominent and easily noticeable

se distinguer, se démarquer

se distinguer, se démarquer

Ex: Her colorful dress made her stand out in the crowd of people wearing neutral tones .Sa robe colorée l'a fait **se démarquer** dans la foule de personnes portant des tons neutres.
telling
[Adjectif]

showing something that was meant to be hidden, often unintentionally

sketchy
[Adjectif]

low-quality, unreliable, or suspiciously done

douteux, peu fiable

douteux, peu fiable

Ex: That DIY project is sketchy; it might fall apart any minute .Ce projet de bricolage est **douteux** ; il pourrait s'effondrer d'une minute à l'autre.
crisp
[Adjectif]

(of an image) clear, sharp, and well-defined in detail

net, précis

net, précis

Ex: The logo should appear crisp even when resized.Le logo doit apparaître **net** même lors d'un redimensionnement.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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