Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Vigueur et Fortitude

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alacrity

[nom]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

empressement

Ex: He responded to the job offer with alacrity, thrilled by the opportunity .Il a répondu à l'offre d'emploi avec **alacrité**, ravi par l'opportunité.

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assiduous

[Adjectif]

working very hard and with careful attention to detail so that everything is done as well as possible

assidu, constant, diligent

Ex: She approached the task with an assiduous focus that impressed her supervisors .Elle a abordé la tâche avec une concentration **assidue** qui a impressionné ses superviseurs.

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audacious

[Adjectif]

taking risks that are bold and shocking

audacieux, téméraire

Ex: The audacious hacker breached the most secure networks , leaving cybersecurity experts stunned by the extent of the intrusion .Le pirate **audacieux** a pénétré les réseaux les plus sécurisés, laissant les experts en cybersécurité stupéfaits par l'étendue de l'intrusion.

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ebullient

[Adjectif]

having or displaying enthusiasm, happiness, and liveliness

exubérant

Ex: She gave an ebullient performance that captivated the audience .Elle a donné une performance **exubérante** qui a captivé le public.

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mettle

[nom]

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

courage

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effervescence

[nom]

a lively or enthusiastic personality or mood

effervescence, vivacité

Ex: Even after a tough day, she greeted us with effervescence.Même après une journée difficile, elle nous a salués avec **effervescence**.

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mettlesome

[Adjectif]

overflowing with courage and determination

brave, ardent, ardente, courageux, courageuse

Ex: The athlete’s mettlesome performance was celebrated by all.La performance **courageuse** de l'athlète a été célébrée par tous.

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sedulous

[Adjectif]

putting continuous effort, care, and attention in doing something

diligent, persévérant

Ex: She maintained a sedulous routine to keep her skills sharp .Elle a maintenu une routine **assidue** pour garder ses compétences affûtées.

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forbearance

[nom]

the ability to show patience toward someone that has done something wrong

patience

Ex: His forbearance toward his colleague 's mistakes made him a valued team member .Sa **tolérance** envers les erreurs de son collègue en a fait un membre précieux de l'équipe.

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exuberant

[Adjectif]

filled with lively energy and excitement

plein d'énergie

Ex: The exuberant puppy bounded around the yard , chasing after anything that moved .Le chiot **exubérant** bondissait dans la cour, poursuivant tout ce qui bougeait.

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feisty

[Adjectif]

lively and assertive in one's actions or behavior

combatif, plein d'entrain

Ex: The feisty journalist fearlessly pursued the truth , regardless of the risks involved .Le journaliste **combatif** a poursuivi sans crainte la vérité, quels que soient les risques encourus.

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indefatigable

[Adjectif]

showing so much energy and persistence and never becoming tired of trying to achieve something

infatigable

Ex: The leader 's indefatigable dedication inspired the entire organization to strive for excellence .La dévotion **infatigable** du leader a inspiré toute l'organisation à viser l'excellence.

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gusto

[nom]

a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment or excitement in doing something

enthousiasme

Ex: The actor delivered his lines with gusto, captivating the audience with his passion .L'acteur a livré ses répliques avec **enthousiasme**, captivant le public avec sa passion.

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stiff upper lip

[nom]

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

le maintien de son calme, la retenue émotionnelle

Ex: He plans to maintain a stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .Il prévoit de garder **un stoïcisme à toute épreuve** pendant la période difficile à venir.

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loaded for bear

[Phrase]

fully prepared and heavily equipped to face a challenging situation

Ex: The soldiers were loaded for bear before entering the hostile territory.

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staunch

[Adjectif]

showing strong support for a person, cause, or belief

fervent, inébranlable

Ex: The company 's success can be attributed to the staunch loyalty of its customers .Le succès de l'entreprise peut être attribué à la **fidélité inébranlable** de ses clients.

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tenable

[Adjectif]

able to be defended, justified, or maintained against criticism or opposition

soutenable, tenable, défendable

Ex: In academic circles , only theories supported by empirical evidence and sound reasoning are considered tenable.Dans les milieux universitaires, seules les théories soutenues par des preuves empiriques et un raisonnement solide sont considérées comme **défendables**.

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to pull one's weight

[Phrase]

to complete one's responsibilities regarding a group task, project, work, etc.

Ex: The project was successful because each team member pulled their weight and contributed to the effort.

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frugality

[nom]

the careful and wise use of resources, avoiding waste or unnecessary spending

économie, frugalité

Ex: His frugality extended to never buying what he did n't truly need .Sa **frugalité** s'étendait à ne jamais acheter ce dont il n'avait pas vraiment besoin.

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conscientious

[Adjectif]

devoted fully to completing tasks and obligations to the highest standard

consciencieux

Ex: She approached her volunteer work with a conscientious commitment to helping others .Elle a abordé son travail bénévole avec un engagement **consciencieux** à aider les autres.

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indomitable

[Adjectif]

impossible to be conquered or overcome

indomptable

Ex: Despite numerous setbacks , his indomitable courage propelled him forward .Malgré de nombreux revers, son courage **indomptable** l'a propulsé vers l'avant.

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inured

[Adjectif]

accustomed to something undesirable or unpleasant through prolonged exposure

endurci

Ex: Diehard fans of losing teams unfortunately become inured to disappointment through years of underachievement .Les fans inconditionnels des équipes perdantes malheureusement deviennent **endurcis** à la déception à travers des années de sous-performance.

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puissant

[Adjectif]

having great power or influence, especially in a commanding or dignified way

puissant

Ex: The general 's puissant leadership turned the tide of battle .Le leadership **puissant** du général a renversé le cours de la bataille.

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to bear up

[verbe]

to face challenges with a positive attitude

tenir bon, faire face avec courage

Ex: It 's essential to bear up cheerfully when dealing with setbacks .Il est essentiel de **faire face** avec entrain lorsqu'on traite des revers.

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to bite the bullet

[Phrase]

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake, even though it was embarrassing.

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to inure

[verbe]

to become accustomed to something difficult or unpleasant, usually through repeated exposure

endurcir

Ex: Living for years under tyrannical rule had inured the citizens to oppression and curtailed civil liberties that others would find intolerable .Les villageois étaient **endurcis** au froid après de nombreux hivers rigoureux.

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to make the best of a bad bargain

[Phrase]

to try to achieve the best outcome possible when dealing with a difficult or bad situation

Ex: The restaurant served mediocre food, but they made the best of a bad bargain by enjoying each other's company.