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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

to make something, particularly something unpleasant or unsatisfactory, better or more bearable

améliorer

améliorer

Ex: Community initiatives were launched to ameliorate living standards in impoverished areas .Des initiatives communautaires ont été lancées pour **améliorer** les conditions de vie dans les zones défavorisées.

to emphasize, highlight, or draw attention to certain features or aspects of something

souligner, amplifier

souligner, amplifier

Ex: Her smile was enhanced by a touch of red lipstick to accentuate her lips .Son sourire était rehaussé par une touche de rouge à lèvres pour **accentuer** ses lèvres.

to speed up or facilitate the progress of an action or task

accélérer, faciliter

accélérer, faciliter

Ex: The government passed a law to expedite the construction of critical infrastructure projects .Le gouvernement a adopté une loi pour **accélérer** la construction de projets d'infrastructure critiques.

to do something or to behave in a manner that is almost identical to that of someone else's

Ex: After reading a motivational autobiography, John was inspired to take a leaf out of the author's book and pursue his dreams with passion and determination.
to amend
[verbe]

to make adjustments to improve the quality or effectiveness of something

amender, modifier

amender, modifier

Ex: The software developer amended the program code to fix bugs and optimize performance .Le développeur de logiciels a **modifié** le code du programme pour corriger les bogues et optimiser les performances.
to adorn
[verbe]

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

orner

orner

Ex: To enhance the elegance of the room , they decided to adorn the windows with luxurious curtains .Pour rehausser l'élégance de la pièce, ils ont décidé d'**orner** les fenêtres avec des rideaux luxueux.
to burnish
[verbe]

to rub a surface to make it smooth, shiny, or glossy, often using a tool or an abrasive material

polir, brunir

polir, brunir

Ex: The jeweler burnished the gemstone to bring out its brilliance .Le bijoutier a **poli** la pierre précieuse pour faire ressortir son éclat.
to darn
[verbe]

to mend a hole or worn area in fabric by sewing

reprise, rapiécer

reprise, rapiécer

Ex: I had to darn the hole in my jeans before wearing them again .J'ai dû **repriser** le trou dans mon jean avant de le porter à nouveau.

to bring someone a feeling of happiness or emotional relief

Ex: Spending time in nature does the soul and heart good.
to redress
[verbe]

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

redresser, réparer

redresser, réparer

Ex: The court 's decision was meant to redress the injustice suffered by the victims .La décision du tribunal visait à **redresser** l'injustice subie par les victimes.
to appease
[verbe]

to calm or satisfy someone by giving in to their demands or desires

apaiser, calmer

apaiser, calmer

Ex: The company appeased its employees by offering flexible work-from-home options .L'entreprise a **apaisé** ses employés en proposant des options de travail à domicile flexibles.
to mollify
[verbe]

to do something that lessens someone's anger or sadness

amadouer, apaiser

amadouer, apaiser

Ex: The government mollified the protestors by addressing their concerns .Le gouvernement a **apaisé** les manifestants en répondant à leurs préoccupations.
to placate
[verbe]

to put a stop to someone's feelings of anger

calmer, apaiser

calmer, apaiser

Ex: The company placated the unhappy customer by offering a refund .L'entreprise a **apaisé** le client mécontent en offrant un remboursement.

to bring an end to the anger of a person, ghost, spirit, or god by pleasing them

se concilier

se concilier

Ex: To propitiate the wrath of the local deity , they organized a grand festival .Pour **apaiser** la colère de la divinité locale, ils ont organisé un grand festival.

to calm a tense situation with gentle or diplomatic action

ramener le calme

ramener le calme

Ex: His ideas caused real dissension within the party at first, but he poured oil on troubled waters in last night's speech.
Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency)
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