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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Adverbes & Locutions adverbiales

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
by and large
[Adverbe]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

dans l'ensemble, globalement

dans l'ensemble, globalement

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .**Dans l'ensemble**, l'événement était bien organisé et a réuni un groupe diversifié de participants.

used to emphasize the most important thing or point before anything else

avant tout, en premier lieu

avant tout, en premier lieu

Ex: First and foremost, we must respect each other 's opinions .**Avant tout**, nous devons respecter les opinions de chacun.
for good
[Phrase]

in a way that lasts forever or never changes

Ex: The new legislation aims to protect the environment for good.
with a view to
[préposition]

with the intention of achieving or considering something

en vue de, dans le but de

en vue de, dans le but de

Ex: They scheduled the meeting with a view to resolving the conflict .Ils ont programmé la réunion **dans le but de** résoudre le conflit.

used to indicate that what is about to be mentioned is so obvious that it does not require further explanation

inutile de dire, cela va sans dire

inutile de dire, cela va sans dire

Ex: We 're in the middle of a global pandemic , so needless to say, travel plans have been put on hold for many people .Nous sommes au milieu d'une pandémie mondiale, donc **inutile de dire** que les projets de voyage ont été mis en attente pour beaucoup de gens.
on the grounds that
[Conjonction]

used to give the reason for something

Ex: The proposal was rejected on the grounds that it did not meet the necessary safety requirements .
in a sense
[Adverbe]

from a certain perspective or interpretation, though not in every way

dans un sens, en un sens

dans un sens, en un sens

Ex: In one sense , his silence said more than words .**En un sens**, son silence en disait plus que des mots.
on the spot
[Phrase]

in the same place where an event is taking place

Ex: The teacher called on the student to solve a difficult math problem on the spot, testing their knowledge and problem-solving skills.

as soon as it is practical or possible for someone

Ex: Let us know your availability at your earliest convenience.
regarding
[préposition]

in relation to or concerning someone or something

concernant, à propos de

concernant, à propos de

Ex: The manager held a discussion regarding the upcoming changes in the company policy.Le manager a tenu une discussion **concernant** les changements à venir dans la politique de l'entreprise.
respectively
[Adverbe]

used to show that separate items correspond to separate others in the order listed

respectivement

respectivement

Ex: The hotel rooms cost 200 and 300 per night , respectively.Les chambres d'hôtel coûtent 200 et 300 par nuit, **respectivement**.

in someone's personal opinion

à mon avis

à mon avis

Ex: To your mind, what's the best way forward?

used to say that something should have already happened and must happen now

Ex: It's high time he apologized.

immediately and at that exact moment or place

Ex: He apologized then and there without hesitation.

used to indicate that something is so obvious that it does not need to be explicitly mentioned

cela va sans dire, il va sans dire

cela va sans dire, il va sans dire

Ex: It goes without saying that taking care of our environment is important for future generations .**Il va sans dire** que prendre soin de notre environnement est important pour les générations futures.
to and fro
[Adverbe]

with a repeated backward and forward movement

de long en large, d'avant en arrière

de long en large, d'avant en arrière

Ex: Messages went to and fro between the two teams .Les messages allaient **et venaient** entre les deux équipes.

at the moment of almost doing or achieving something

Ex: She was so tired that she was on the point of collapse.
prior to
[préposition]

used to indicate that something happens or is done before a particular event or point in time

avant, précédant

avant, précédant

Ex: She arrived prior to the event .Elle est arrivée **avant** l'événement.

in a way that shows no pause, doubt, or reluctance before acting or speaking

off the cuff
[Phrase]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: His off-the-cuff speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine, making it a memorable moment.

used to emphasize that something must not happen under any circumstances

Ex: On no account are employees to disclose internal passwords.
on the whole
[Adverbe]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

dans l'ensemble, globalement

dans l'ensemble, globalement

Ex: On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive , with only a few minor complaints .**Dans l'ensemble**, les retours des clients ont été positifs, avec seulement quelques plaintes mineures.
quasi
[Adjectif]

resembling or seeming to be something, but not fully or completely

quasi

quasi

Ex: The organization formed a quasi alliance , collaborating on certain projects while maintaining independence .L'organisation a formé une alliance **quasi**, collaborant sur certains projets tout en maintenant son indépendance.

because of caring about someone or something and wanting to make a situation better for them

pour le bien de quelqu'un ou quelque chose, dans l'intérêt de quelqu'un ou quelque chose

pour le bien de quelqu'un ou quelque chose, dans l'intérêt de quelqu'un ou quelque chose

Ex: They stayed together for the sake of the children .Ils sont restés ensemble **pour le bien des enfants**.
inquiringly
[Adverbe]

in a way that shows curiosity or a desire to know or learn something

curieusement, avec curiosité

curieusement, avec curiosité

Ex: The journalist leaned forward inquiringly, ready to ask the next question .
wearily
[Adverbe]

with a sense of physical or mental tiredness

fatiguément, avec lassitude

fatiguément, avec lassitude

Ex: He gazed wearily at the clock , hoping the workday would soon come to an end , allowing him some much-needed rest .Ils se sont assis **lentement** sur le banc, trop fatigués pour parler après la course.

by the route that is shortest and most direct

Ex: The hikers decided to take a shortcut through the dense forest, cutting the distance as the crow flies.
lavishly
[Adverbe]

in a way that provides something in large, generous, or abundant amounts

généreusement, abondamment

généreusement, abondamment

Ex: The meal was lavishly prepared with a variety of rich ingredients .Le repas a été **somptueusement** préparé avec une variété d'ingrédients riches.
to the full
[Adverbe]

as much as possible

afresh
[Adverbe]

once again, but in a new or different manner

de nouveau

de nouveau

Ex: With renewed energy, she tackled the project afresh.Avec une énergie renouvelée, elle a abordé le projet **à nouveau**.

farther away from a familiar location

Ex: He moved further afield in search of peace and solitude.
ethically
[Adverbe]

in a manner that is morally right or good

éthiquement, de manière éthique

éthiquement, de manière éthique

Ex: The judge made decisions ethically to ensure justice for everyone involved .Le juge a pris des décisions **éthiquement** pour assurer la justice pour toutes les personnes impliquées.
hence
[Adverbe]

used to say that one thing is a result of another

d’où

d’où

Ex: The company invested in employee training programs ; hence, the overall performance and efficiency improved .L'entreprise a investi dans des programmes de formation des employés ; **par conséquent**, la performance globale et l'efficacité se sont améliorées.
whilst
[Conjonction]

during the time that something else is happening

pendant que, cependant que

pendant que, cependant que

Ex: The children played outside whilst their parents prepared dinner .
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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