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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Niveau et intensité

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)

to gradually decrease in intensity, volume, or activity

s'apaiser, diminuer progressivement

s'apaiser, diminuer progressivement

Ex: The storm raged for hours , but eventually , the wind and rain started to die down.La tempête a fait rage pendant des heures, mais finalement, le vent et la pluie ont commencé à **se calmer**.

to be greater in number than someone or something else

surpasser en nombre, être plus nombreux que

surpasser en nombre, être plus nombreux que

Ex: The votes in favor of the proposal outnumbered those against it .Les votes en faveur de la proposition **dépassaient en nombre** ceux qui étaient contre.
to narrow
[verbe]

to make something more limited or restricted in width

rétrécir, restreindre

rétrécir, restreindre

Ex: In order to meet safety regulations , the company had to narrow the width of the staircases in the building .Afin de respecter les réglementations de sécurité, l'entreprise a dû **rétrécir** la largeur des escaliers dans le bâtiment.
pace
[nom]

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

rythme, allure

rythme, allure

Ex: The project moved at a steady pace, meeting all the deadlines .Le projet a progressé à un rythme **constant**, respectant tous les délais.

a large quantity or amount of something

abondance, profusion

abondance, profusion

Ex: The festival offered an abundance of activities for visitors of all ages .Le festival a offert une **abondance** d'activités pour les visiteurs de tous âges.

(of an emotion) to gradually become less intense

s'estomper, disparaître progressivement

s'estomper, disparaître progressivement

Ex: Over the weeks , the sadness from the loss began to wear off, allowing for healing .Au fil des semaines, la tristesse due à la perte a commencé à **s'estomper**, permettant la guérison.
to swarm
[verbe]

to be filled or crowded with large numbers of people, animals, or things

grouiller, fourmiller

grouiller, fourmiller

Ex: The old barn swarmed with bats at dusk .La vieille grange **grouillait** de chauves-souris au crépuscule.
numerous
[Adjectif]

indicating a large number of something

nombreux

nombreux

Ex: The city is known for its numerous historical landmarks and tourist attractions .La ville est connue pour ses **nombreux** monuments historiques et attractions touristiques.
upturn
[nom]

an improvement or a positive change in a situation, especially in the economy or business

reprise

reprise

Ex: Analysts predict an upturn in the stock market by the end of the year .Les analystes prévoient un **redressement** du marché boursier d'ici la fin de l'année.

the condition of not having enough of something essential, expected, or required, whether in amount, quality, or strength

manque, insuffisance

manque, insuffisance

to boost
[verbe]

to increase or enhance the amount, level, or intensity of something

augmenter, stimuler

augmenter, stimuler

Ex: She boosts her productivity by organizing her tasks efficiently .Elle **augmente** sa productivité en organisant ses tâches efficacement.

the number of times an event recurs in a unit of time

fréquence

fréquence

Ex: She was surprised by the frequency with which the company held meetings .Elle a été surprise par la **fréquence** à laquelle l'entreprise organisait des réunions.

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

aggraver, exacerber

aggraver, exacerber

Ex: We exacerbated the misunderstanding by not clarifying sooner .Nous avons **aggravé** le malentendu en ne clarifiant pas plus tôt.

the irregular or unpredictable variation in something over time, characterized by alternating changes

fluctuation, variation

fluctuation, variation

Ex: Currency fluctuations affected the company 's international profits .Les **fluctuations** des devises ont affecté les bénéfices internationaux de l'entreprise.
cascade
[nom]

a large, continuous flow or outpouring of something, such as light, hair, or even emotions, falling or spreading downward in abundance

cascade

cascade

a very small or insignificant amount compared to what is required, desired, or expected to have a meaningful impact

Ex: The new policy made some change, but it was a drop in the ocean of systemic issues.
to crop up
[verbe]

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

apparaître, survenir

apparaître, survenir

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging .La voiture est tombée en panne sur l'autoroute, et divers problèmes **ont surgi**, rendant le voyage plus difficile.
awash
[Adjectif]

filled or overwhelmed with a large amount of something

inondé, submergé

inondé, submergé

Ex: He stood there, awash in admiration and pride.Il se tenait là, **submergé** d'admiration et de fierté.
to brim
[verbe]

to be full of a particular quality or feeling

déborder, être plein de

déborder, être plein de

Ex: They're brimming with ideas for the new project.Ils débordent d'idées pour le nouveau projet.
Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
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