Cambridge English: PET (Préliminaire B1) - Traits de caractère

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calm

[Adjectif]

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

calme, serein

Ex: Even when criticized , he responded in a calm and collected manner .Même critiqué, il a répondu de manière **calme** et posée.

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creative

[Adjectif]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

créatif

Ex: My friend is very creative, she designed and sewed her own dress for the party .Mon amie est très **créative**, elle a conçu et cousu sa propre robe pour la fête.

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flexible

[Adjectif]

capable of adjusting easily to different situations, circumstances, or needs

flexible, souple

Ex: His flexible attitude made it easy for friends to rely on him in tough times .Son attitude **flexible** a rendu facile pour les amis de compter sur lui dans les moments difficiles.

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intelligent

[Adjectif]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent, intelligente

Ex: This is an intelligent device that learns from your usage patterns .C'est un appareil **intelligent** qui apprend de vos habitudes d'utilisation.

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organized

[Adjectif]

(of a person) managing one's life, work, and activities in an efficient way

organisé, rangé, ordonné

Ex: He is so organized that he even plans his meals for the week .Il est tellement **organisé** qu'il planifie même ses repas pour la semaine.

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patient

[Adjectif]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

patient

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.Il a fait preuve de **patience** en apprenant une nouvelle langue, s'entraînant régulièrement jusqu'à devenir fluent.

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reliable

[Adjectif]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .Le produit **fiable** a une réputation de durabilité et de performance.

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rude

[Adjectif]

(of a person) having no respect for other people

impoli

Ex: She 's rude and never says please or thank you .Elle est **grossière** et ne dit jamais s'il vous plaît ou merci.

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cruel

[Adjectif]

having a desire to physically or mentally harm someone

cruel

Ex: The cruel treatment of animals at the factory farm outraged animal rights activists .Le traitement **cruel** des animaux à la ferme industrielle a scandalisé les militants des droits des animaux.

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stupid

[Adjectif]

(of a person) not having common sense or the ability to understand or learn as fast as others

stupide, not smart

Ex: She thinks I 'm stupid, but I just need more time to learn .Elle pense que je suis **stupide**, mais j'ai juste besoin de plus de temps pour apprendre.

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generous

[Adjectif]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

généreux

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .Ils l'ont remerciée pour l'offre **généreuse** de payer pour les réparations.

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kind-hearted

[Adjectif]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

au cœur tendre, bienveillant

Ex: His kind-hearted gesture of paying for a stranger 's meal left a lasting impression .Son geste **généreux** de payer le repas d'un inconnu a laissé une impression durable.

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open-minded

[Adjectif]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

ouvert d'esprit

Ex: The manager fostered an open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .Le manager a favorisé un environnement de travail **ouvert d'esprit** où les employés se sentaient à l'aise pour partager des idées innovantes.

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mean

[Adjectif]

not willing to spend money or use something; cheap or stingy

avare

Ex: Her mean attitude towards sharing resources was well-known among her colleagues .Son attitude **avare** envers le partage des ressources était bien connue parmi ses collègues.

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easygoing

[Adjectif]

calm and not easily worried or upset

facile à vivre, sympathique, décontracté

Ex: Their easygoing approach to life helped them navigate through difficulties without much stress .Leur approche **décontractée** de la vie les a aidés à traverser les difficultés sans trop de stress.

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strict

[Adjectif]

(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely

strict

Ex: Despite her strict demeanor , she was fair and consistent in her enforcement of rules .Malgré son attitude **stricte**, elle était juste et cohérente dans l'application des règles.

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hardworking

[Adjectif]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

assidu

Ex: Their hardworking team completed the project ahead of schedule, thanks to their dedication.Leur équipe **travailleuse** a terminé le projet en avance, grâce à leur dévouement.

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unfriendly

[Adjectif]

not disposed to friendship or friendliness

inamical, peu amical

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rude

[Adjectif]

relating to sex or the toilet in a way that is humorous but considered slightly inappropriate

grivois, coquin

Ex: He blushed after telling a rude story about his embarrassing moment at the toilet .Il a rougi après avoir raconté une histoire **grossière** sur son moment embarrassant aux toilettes.

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honest

[Adjectif]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

honnête

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .Même dans des situations difficiles, elle est restée **honnête** et transparente, refusant de compromettre ses principes.

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dishonest

[Adjectif]

not truthful or trustworthy, often engaging in immoral behavior

malhonnête

Ex: She felt betrayed by her friend 's dishonest behavior , which included spreading rumors behind her back .Elle s'est sentie trahie par le comportement **malhonnête** de son ami, qui comprenait la propagation de rumeurs dans son dos.

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impatient

[Adjectif]

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

impatient

Ex: He ’s always impatient when it comes to slow internet connections .Il est toujours **impatient** quand il s'agit de connexions Internet lentes.

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pleasant

[Adjectif]

bringing enjoyment and happiness

agréable

Ex: The sound of birds singing in the morning is a pleasant way to start the day .Le son des oiseaux qui chantent le matin est une façon **agréable** de commencer la journée.

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unpleasant

[Adjectif]

not liked or enjoyed

désagréable

Ex: The weather was cold and unpleasant all weekend .Le temps était froid et **désagréable** tout le week-end.

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unreliable

[Adjectif]

not able to be depended on or trusted to perform consistently or fulfill obligations

sur qui on ne peut pas compter, peu fiable, pas fiable

Ex: He 's an unreliable friend ; you ca n't count on him to keep his promises or be there when you need him .C'est un ami **peu fiable** ; vous ne pouvez pas compter sur lui pour tenir ses promesses ou être là quand vous avez besoin de lui.

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impolite

[Adjectif]

having bad manners or behavior

impoli, impolie

Ex: The teenager was impolite and did not listen to his parents .L'adolescent était **impoli** et n'écoutait pas ses parents.

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unfair

[Adjectif]

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

injuste, partial

Ex: She felt it was unfair that her hard work was n't recognized while others received promotions easily .Elle a trouvé **injuste** que son travail acharné ne soit pas reconnu alors que d'autres recevaient facilement des promotions.

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unsociable

[Adjectif]

not enjoying or seeking the company of others, preferring to be alone instead

insociable, peu sociable

Ex: His unsociable behavior worried his family .Son comportement **antisocial** inquiétait sa famille.

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helpful

[Adjectif]

offering assistance or support, making tasks easier or problems more manageable for others

utile

Ex: A helpful tip can save time and effort during a project .Un conseil **utile** peut faire gagner du temps et des efforts pendant un projet.

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helpless

[Adjectif]

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

impuissant, désemparé

Ex: He was rendered helpless by the illness , unable to perform even simple tasks .Il a été rendu **impuissant** par la maladie, incapable d'effectuer même des tâches simples.

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bossy

[Adjectif]

constantly telling others what they should do

autoritaire, directif

Ex: Being bossy can strain relationships , so it 's important to communicate suggestions without being overbearing .Être **autoritaire** peut nuire aux relations, il est donc important de communiquer des suggestions sans être dominateur.

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charming

[Adjectif]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

charmant

Ex: Her charming mannerisms made her stand out at the party .Ses manières **charmantes** l'ont fait se démarquer à la fête.

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gentle

[Adjectif]

showing kindness and empathy toward others