Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Jugements Négatifs et Défauts

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failing

[nom]

a shortcoming, defect, or weak point in a person, plan, or system

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erroneous

[Adjectif]

mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

erroné, faux

Ex: They had to retract their statement after discovering it was based on erroneous information .Ils ont dû rétracter leur déclaration après avoir découvert qu'elle était basée sur des informations **erronées**.

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over the hill

[Phrase]

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Despite feeling over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination.

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appalling

[Adjectif]

so shocking or unexpected that it causes strong emotional reactions like disbelief or horror

épouvantable, effroyable, affreux

Ex: Witnesses described the aftermath of the explosion as truly appalling.Les témoins ont décrit les conséquences de l'explosion comme vraiment **effroyables**.

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overrated

[Adjectif]

having a higher or exaggerated reputation or value than something truly deserves

surestimé, surcoté

Ex: The actor's performance was overrated, receiving praise that didn’t match the quality of the role.La performance de l'acteur était **surévaluée**, recevant des éloges qui ne correspondaient pas à la qualité du rôle.

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uninspired

[Adjectif]

showing little enthusiasm, interest, or drive

Ex: The uninspired employee rarely contributed ideas in meetings .

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inadequate

[Adjectif]

not meeting the expected level of quality, skill, or ability

insuffisant

Ex: The software 's inadequate design caused frequent crashes .

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notorious

[Adjectif]

widely known for something negative or unfavorable

tristement célèbre, malfamé, mal famé

Ex: The restaurant is notorious for poor service .Le restaurant est **tristement célèbre** pour son mauvais service.

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questionable

[Adjectif]

doubtful or uncertain in terms of quality, reliability, or legitimacy

douteux, contestable

Ex: A man of questionable character may not be the best to trust .Un homme de caractère **douteux** n'est peut-être pas le meilleur à qui faire confiance.

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ill-conceived

[Adjectif]

based on a flawed or poor understanding

mal conçu, mal pensé

Ex: Their ill-conceived actions led to unintended consequences .Leurs actions **mal conçues** ont conduit à des conséquences imprévues.

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trivial

[Adjectif]

having little or no importance

insignifiant

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .Ses préoccupations **triviales** concernant la couleur des murs ont été éclipsées par des questions plus urgentes.

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to leave something to be desired

[Phrase]

to fail to fulfill one's expectations

Ex: His performance in the interview left much to be desired, and he didn't get the job.

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downside

[nom]

the less favorable or harmful part of something

Ex: The project has many benefits , but a major downside is the tight deadline .

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drawback

[nom]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconvénient

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .Bien que l'offre semble attrayante, son **inconvénient** est le manque de flexibilité.

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run-of-the-mill

[Adjectif]

very average and without any notable qualities

banal, ordinaire

Ex: The store sold run-of-the-mill household items , nothing out of the ordinary or special .Le magasin vendait des articles ménagers **ordinaires**, rien d'extraordinaire ou de spécial.

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defective

[Adjectif]

having flaws that reduce functionality or quality

Ex: They filed a complaint after receiving a defective laptop that would n’t turn on .

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gimmicky

[Adjectif]

designed to attract attention or sell something by using clever but superficial or flashy features, often lacking real value

attrape-nigaud, gadget

Ex: Critics called the film's special effects gimmicky and distracting.Les critiques ont qualifié les effets spéciaux du film de **gadget** et distrayants.

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dire

[Adjectif]

having a very low quality, often to the point of being unbearable or disappointing

épouvantable, exécrable

Ex: The hotel 's service was dire, with rude staff and unclean rooms .Le service de l'hôtel était **désastreux**, avec un personnel impoli et des chambres malpropres.

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