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Cambridge English: PET (Préliminaire B1) - Household

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
cabinet
[nom]

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

placard

placard

Ex: We installed a corner cabinet in the dining room to maximize space.Nous avons installé un **meuble** d'angle dans la salle à manger pour maximiser l'espace.

a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

commode

commode

Ex: They decided to paint the old chest of drawers to match their new décor.
kettle
[nom]

a container with a handle, lid, and spout that is used for boiling water

bouilloire

bouilloire

Ex: They bought a new stainless steel kettle for the kitchen .Ils ont acheté une nouvelle **bouilloire** en acier inoxydable pour la cuisine.
bin
[nom]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

poubelle

poubelle

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .Ils ont acheté une nouvelle **poubelle** avec un couvercle pour contenir les odeurs.
heating
[nom]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

chauffage

chauffage

Ex: The school remained closed because of a problem with the heating.L'école est restée fermée à cause d'un problème avec le **chauffage**.
brand-new
[Adjectif]

having never been used or worn before

flambant neuf, tout neuf

flambant neuf, tout neuf

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .Ils ont acheté des meubles **flambant neufs** pour meubler leur appartement récemment rénové.
cushion
[nom]

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

coussin

coussin

Ex: She leaned back against the cushion while watching TV .Elle s'est adossée contre le **coussin** en regardant la télé.

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

lave-vaisselle

lave-vaisselle

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .Le nouveau **lave-vaisselle** a un cycle de lavage rapide pour les petites charges.
duvet
[nom]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

couette, édredon

couette, édredon

Ex: We chose a lightweight duvet for the guest bedroom to accommodate varying preferences in temperature .Nous avons choisi un **édredon** léger pour la chambre d'amis afin de s'adapter aux différentes préférences de température.

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

micro-ondes

micro-ondes

Ex: The kitchen is equipped with a new microwave that has multiple settings for cooking and reheating food .La cuisine est équipée d'un nouveau **micro-ondes** qui a plusieurs réglages pour cuisiner et réchauffer les aliments.
mirror
[nom]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

miroir

miroir

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .Elle a appliqué du maquillage devant le **miroir** grossissant sur la coiffeuse.
rug
[nom]

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

tapis

tapis

Ex: We have a colorful rug in the children 's playroom .Nous avons un **tapis** coloré dans la salle de jeux des enfants.

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

armoire

armoire

Ex: The wardrobe's doors were decorated with intricate carvings .Les portes de l'**armoire** étaient décorées de sculptures complexes.
brush
[nom]

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

brosse, brosse à cheveux

brosse, brosse à cheveux

Ex: We need a new brush for our pet 's fur .Nous avons besoin d'une nouvelle **brosse** pour le pelage de notre animal.

a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

climatisation

climatisation

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .La **climatisation** dans la voiture a été une bouée de sauvetage pendant le long voyage en voiture.
antique
[nom]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

antiquité, objet ancien

antiquité, objet ancien

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged each antique in the exhibit .Le conservateur du musée a soigneusement catalogué chaque **antiquité** dans l'exposition.
basin
[nom]

a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face

lavabo, vasque

lavabo, vasque

Ex: The basin's faucet had a sleek design that matched the rest of the fixtures .Le robinet du **lavabo** avait un design élégant qui correspondait au reste des équipements.
blind
[nom]

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

store

store

Ex: The blinds were drawn to keep the room cool in the afternoon sun .Les **stores** étaient tirés pour garder la pièce au frais sous le soleil de l'après-midi.

a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

panneau d'affichage, tableau d'affichage

panneau d'affichage, tableau d'affichage

Ex: They put a flyer on the notice board to advertise their garage sale .Ils ont mis une affiche sur le **panneau d'affichage** pour annoncer leur vide-grenier.
dustbin
[nom]

an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled

poubelle

poubelle

a high-quality audio system designed to faithfully reproduce sound with accuracy and clarity

haute fidélité, hi-fi

haute fidélité, hi-fi

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

ménage

ménage

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .Ils écoutent souvent de la musique en faisant le **ménage** pour rendre les tâches plus agréables.
iron
[nom]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

fer à repasser

fer à repasser

Ex: The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth .Le **fer** enlève les rides du tissu et le rend lisse.
jug
[nom]

a deep round container with a handle and a very narrow opening that is used for keeping liquids, usually has a stopper or cap

pichet, carafe, pot

pichet, carafe, pot

Ex: With a smile , the bartender filled our jug with frothy beer , signaling the start of a festive evening .Avec un sourire, le barman a rempli notre **cruche** de bière mousseuse, marquant le début d'une soirée festive.

a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

corde à linge

corde à linge

Ex: She prefers using a clothesline to save energy instead of a dryer .Elle préfère utiliser un **étendoir à linge** pour économiser de l'énergie au lieu d'un sèche-linge.
sheet
[nom]

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

drap, linge de lit

drap, linge de lit

Ex: The colorful sheet added a cheerful touch to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .Le **drap** coloré a ajouté une touche joyeuse à la décoration autrement sobre de la chambre.
switch
[nom]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

bouton

bouton

Ex: The switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .L'**interrupteur** sur le mixeur avait plusieurs réglages pour différentes vitesses de mélange.
bucket
[nom]

a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things

seau

seau

Ex: After the storm , they used a bucket to bail out water that had collected in the basement .Après la tempête, ils ont utilisé un **seau** pour évacuer l'eau qui s'était accumulée dans le sous-sol.
bulb
[nom]

electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

ampoule, lampe électrique

ampoule, lampe électrique

candle
[nom]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

bougie

bougie

Ex: The power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm .La panne de courant nous a obligés à compter sur des **bougies** pour nous éclairer pendant la tempête.

a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

chauffage central

chauffage central

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .Les vieilles tuyauteries du **chauffage central** ont commencé à faire des bruits de cliquetis en se réchauffant.
handle
[nom]

a part of an object designed for grasping, holding, or carrying it

poignée, manche

poignée, manche

heater
[nom]

a piece of equipment that produces heat to warm a place or increase the temperature of water

radiateur

radiateur

Ex: They turned off the heater when they left the house .Ils ont éteint le **chauffage** quand ils ont quitté la maison.
mug
[nom]

a large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate

mug

mug

Ex: She handed me a mug of tea as we sat by the fire .Elle m'a tendu une **tasse** de thé alors que nous étions assis près du feu.
pipe
[nom]

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

tuyau, conduit

tuyau, conduit

Ex: The oil flowed through the underground pipe to the refinery .Le pétrole a circulé à travers le **tuyau** souterrain jusqu'à la raffinerie.
plug
[nom]

a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

prise

prise

Ex: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall .Ils ont débranché l'appareil en retirant soigneusement la **fiche** du mur.

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

télécommande, zapette

télécommande, zapette

Ex: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance .La **télécommande** permet de manipuler facilement les appareils électroniques à distance.
rope
[nom]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

corde, ficelle

corde, ficelle

Ex: The rescue team lowered a rope to the stranded hiker .L'équipe de secours a descendu une **corde** au randonneur en difficulté.
lock
[nom]

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

serrure

serrure

Ex: The safe had a sturdy lock to protect valuables stored inside .Le coffre-fort avait une **serrure** robuste pour protéger les objets de valeur stockés à l'intérieur.
Cambridge English: PET (Préliminaire B1)
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