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Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Générosité, Gentillesse et Sérénité

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
altruistic
altruistic
[Adjectif]

acting selflessly for the well-being of others, often prioritizing their needs over one's own

altruiste, désintéressé

altruiste, désintéressé

Ex: The altruistic acts of kindness , such as helping an elderly neighbor , became her daily routine .Les actes de gentillesse **altruistes**, comme aider un voisin âgé, sont devenus sa routine quotidienne.
amenable
amenable
[Adjectif]

very likely to be cooperative, agreeable, or accepting of a request or suggestion

disposé

disposé

Ex: The suspect became much more amenable after his lawyer arrived .Le suspect est devenu beaucoup plus **coopératif** après l'arrivée de son avocat.
aplomb
aplomb
[nom]

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

aplomb, assurance

aplomb, assurance

Ex: She answered the difficult questions with the aplomb of an experienced speaker .Elle a répondu aux questions difficiles avec **l'aplomb** d'un orateur expérimenté.
clemency

compassion shown by a person in authority, especially by reducing a punishment

clémence, douceur

clémence, douceur

Ex: Clemency can be a powerful tool for justice when used wisely .La **clémence** peut être un outil puissant pour la justice lorsqu'elle est utilisée avec sagesse.
to commiserate

to express sympathy or pity, especially with someone who is experiencing misfortune, hardship, or sorrow

témoigner de la sympathie

témoigner de la sympathie

Ex: It 's human nature to commiserate when we see others going through tough times .C'est dans la nature humaine de **compatir** lorsque nous voyons les autres traverser des moments difficiles.
complaisant
complaisant
[Adjectif]

eager to please, often showing a courteous attitude toward others

complaisant

complaisant

Ex: Though complaisant on the surface , he had strong opinions he rarely voiced .Bien que **complaisant** en surface, il avait des opinions fortes qu'il exprimait rarement.
conciliatory
conciliatory
[Adjectif]

meaning to end a dispute or to stop or lessen someone's anger

conciliant, de conciliation

conciliant, de conciliation

Ex: She gave a conciliatory speech to address the concerns of the frustrated employees .Elle a prononcé un discours **conciliant** pour répondre aux préoccupations des employés frustrés.
deference

considerate respect for another person's feelings or preferences

déférence

déférence

Ex: He adjusted his tone in deference to the seriousness of the occasion .
equable
equable
[Adjectif]

calm and even-tempered

d'humeur égal

d'humeur égal

Ex: He faced every setback with equable patience and composure .
equanimity

the ability to maintain one's emotional balance and composure regardless of external circumstances

calme, sang-froid, équanimité

calme, sang-froid, équanimité

Ex: Facing the medical diagnosis with equanimity enabled her to process the implications clearly without panicking .Faire face au diagnostic médical avec **équanimité** lui a permis de traiter les implications clairement sans paniquer.
halcyon
halcyon
[Adjectif]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

calme

calme

Ex: The halcyon atmosphere of the beach resort made it a perfect destination for relaxation.L'atmosphère **halcyon** de la station balnéaire en faisait une destination parfaite pour la détente.
imperturbable
imperturbable
[Adjectif]

consistently calm, restrained, and composed

imperturbable

imperturbable

Ex: His imperturbable expression revealed none of his inner thoughts .Son expression **imperturbable** ne révélait aucune de ses pensées intérieures.
magnanimity

great generosity in giving or in showing kindness, especially toward someone less powerful or a former opponent

magnanimité, générosité grandiose

magnanimité, générosité grandiose

Ex: Acts of magnanimity can turn enemies into friends .Les actes de **magnanimité** peuvent transformer des ennemis en amis.
phlegmatic
phlegmatic
[Adjectif]

able to keep a calm demeanor and not get emotional easily

flegmatique

flegmatique

Ex: The phlegmatic patient remained calm throughout the lengthy procedure .Le patient **flegmatique** est resté calme tout au long de la longue procédure.
sobriety

a serious, earnest, or dignified manner

sobriété, gravité

sobriété, gravité

Ex: The sobriety of the moment was felt by everyone present .La **sobriété** du moment a été ressentie par tous les présents.
solicitous
solicitous
[Adjectif]

displaying careful, watchful attention, often in a way that shows eagerness to help or please

déférent

déférent

Ex: She gave a solicitous glance toward her friend , sensing he needed support .Elle a jeté un regard **soliciteux** vers son amie, sentant qu'elle avait besoin de soutien.
tractable
tractable
[Adjectif]

(of people or animals) easily controlled or influenced by external factors or authority

maniable

maniable

Ex: The manager preferred to work with tractable employees who followed instructions well .Le manager préférait travailler avec des employés **dociles** qui suivaient bien les instructions.
laudable
laudable
[Adjectif]

(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success

louable

louable

Ex: The team 's commitment to environmental sustainability is laudable.L'engagement de l'équipe envers la durabilité environnementale est **louable**.
magnanimous
magnanimous
[Adjectif]

showing noble character and generosity of spirit, often linked to moral greatness and dignity

magnanime, généreux

magnanime, généreux

Ex: A truly magnanimous person gives without expecting anything in return .Une personne vraiment **magnanime** donne sans rien attendre en retour.
munificent
munificent
[Adjectif]

showing generosity in respect of one's possessions, such as time, money, etc.

munificent

munificent

Ex: The university benefited from a munificent endowment, allowing it to expand its programs.L'université a bénéficié d'une dotation **généreuse**, lui permettant d'étendre ses programmes.
obeisance

behavior that expresses respect, submission, or duty toward someone in authority or of higher status

révérence, geste de respect

révérence, geste de respect

Ex: The employee 's obeisance to company policy earned him praise from management .**L'obéissance** de l'employé à la politique de l'entreprise lui a valu des éloges de la direction.
curtsy
curtsy
[nom]

a formal gesture of respect or greeting, performed by women or girls, involving a slight lowering of the body by bending the knees

révérence

révérence

Ex: The curtsy is still taught in some traditional dance schools .**La révérence** est encore enseignée dans certaines écoles de danse traditionnelles.
to revere
to revere
[verbe]

to feel deep respect or admiration for someone or something

vénérer

vénérer

Ex: The community chose to revere the environmental activist for her tireless efforts to promote sustainability .La communauté a choisi de **vénérer** la militante environnementale pour ses efforts inlassables en faveur de la durabilité.
docile
docile
[Adjectif]

accepting guidance, control, or direction easily and without resistance

docile

docile

Ex: The docile crowd quietly left the stadium .La foule **docile** a quitté tranquillement le stade.
venerable
venerable
[Adjectif]

worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

vénérable, ancien, respecté

vénérable, ancien, respecté

Ex: He sought solace in the teachings of the venerable sage , whose words resonated deeply with him .Il a cherché du réconfort dans les enseignements du sage **vénérable**, dont les mots ont profondément résonné en lui.
succor
succor
[nom]

help that someone gives to another in difficult situations

secours

secours

Ex: Many turned to the church for spiritual succor during the difficult times .Beaucoup se sont tournés vers l'église pour un **réconfort** spirituel pendant les moments difficiles.
to cosset
to cosset
[verbe]

to treat someone with an excessive amount of care and indulgence

dorloter, choyer, gâter, chouchouter

dorloter, choyer, gâter, chouchouter

Ex: The manager cosseted the new employee with extra support and guidance .Le manager a **choyé** le nouvel employé avec un soutien et des conseils supplémentaires.
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