Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Forme, Texture et Structure

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amorphous

[Adjectif]

lacking a clear or distinct shape or form

informe, sans forme, amorphe

Ex: The gelatin dessert was still amorphous before chilling .

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aquiline

[Adjectif]

(of a person's nose) curved like an eagle's beak

aquilin

Ex: Artists often gave their heroes aquiline noses to suggest nobility and strength.Les artistes donnaient souvent à leurs héros des nez **aquilins** pour suggérer la noblesse et la force.

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asunder

[Adverbe]

into separate pieces

déchirer

Ex: The rivalry between the two factions threatened to tear the organization asunder.La rivalité entre les deux factions menaçait de déchirer l'organisation **en morceaux**.

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brittle

[Adjectif]

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

cassant, fragile

Ex: The cookie had a brittle texture , with a satisfying crunch as you took a bite .Le cookie avait une texture **cassante**, avec un croquant satisfaisant lorsque vous preniez une bouchée.

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concave

[Adjectif]

having a surface that is curved inward

concave

Ex: The concave lens corrected his vision, allowing him to see distant objects more clearly.La lentille **concave** a corrigé sa vision, lui permettant de voir les objets distants plus clairement.

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convex

[Adjectif]

having a surface that is curved outward

convexe

Ex: The artist used a convex mold to create the rounded sculpture .L'artiste a utilisé un moule **convexe** pour créer la sculpture arrondie.

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malleable

[Adjectif]

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

malléable

Ex: The heated plastic became malleable, allowing it to be molded into the desired shape before cooling and hardening .Le plastique chauffé est devenu **malléable**, permettant de le mouler dans la forme souhaitée avant qu'il ne refroidisse et ne durcisse.

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pellucid

[Adjectif]

allowing light to pass through easily, resulting in exceptional clarity and transparency

clair, limpide

Ex: The pellucid ice of the glacier revealed fascinating patterns and trapped bubbles, enhancing its natural beauty.La glace **pellucide** du glacier révélait des motifs fascinants et des bulles emprisonnées, rehaussant sa beauté naturelle.

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striated

[Adjectif]

marked with thin lines or grooves, often creating a pattern on a surface

strié, rayé

Ex: The fabric had a striated design that gave it a unique appearance .Le tissu avait un motif **strié** qui lui donnait une apparence unique.

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stratified

[Adjectif]

formed in distinct layers, typically referring to geological or physical structures

stratifié, en couches distinctes

Ex: The sediment was stratified, each layer telling a different story.Le sédiment était **stratifié**, chaque couche racontant une histoire différente.

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tumid

[Adjectif]

enlarged beyond normal size, often due to internal pressure from fluid or gas

gonflé, tuméfié

Ex: The insect bite left a tumid bump on his arm .La piqûre d'insecte a laissé une bosse **tumide** sur son bras.

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viscous

[Adjectif]

thick and sticky, resembling the consistency of glue

visqueux

Ex: The viscous substance oozed slowly from the container .La substance **visqueuse** s'écoulait lentement du récipient.

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crumbly

[Adjectif]

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

friable, croustillant

Ex: The walls of the ancient ruins were crumbly and weathered, bearing the scars of centuries of erosion.Les murs des ruines anciennes étaient **friables** et usés par le temps, portant les cicatrices de siècles d'érosion.

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flimsy

[Adjectif]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fragile

Ex: The flimsy support beams in the old house made it unsafe to live in .Les poutres de soutien **fragiles** dans la vieille maison la rendaient dangereuse à habiter.

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malformed

[Adjectif]

having a structure that deviates from the expected or natural form

malformé, déformé

Ex: His handwriting was so malformed, it was nearly illegible .Son écriture était si **malformée** qu'elle était presque illisible.

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soggy

[Adjectif]

lacking firmness or usual texture due to being soaked through with moisture or water

détrempé, mouillé

Ex: She stepped onto the soggy carpet and immediately felt the water squishing beneath her feet .Elle a marché sur le tapis **détrempé** et a immédiatement senti l'eau gicler sous ses pieds.

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pliable

[Adjectif]

easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking or cracking

souple, flexible

Ex: The wire is pliable enough to be bent into intricate shapes for crafting or construction .Le fil est **souple** au point de pouvoir être plié en formes complexes pour l'artisanat ou la construction.

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corrugated

[Adjectif]

having a surface or structure that is shaped with parallel grooves, ridges, or folds, often used for added strength or flexibility

ondulé, canelé

Ex: The cardboard display at the store featured corrugated panels, providing a sturdy backdrop for products.L'affichage en carton dans le magasin présentait des panneaux **ondulés**, offrant un fond solide pour les produits.

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rustic

[Adjectif]

crafted in a straightforward, unrefined manner using basic materials

rustique, campagnard

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unwieldy

[Adjectif]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

peu maniable, encombrant

Ex: He grappled with the unwieldy tent poles , trying to set up the camping shelter .Il a lutté avec les piquets de tente **encombrants**, essayant de monter l'abri de camping.

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to bifurcate

[verbe]

to split something into two distinct parts

bifurquer

Ex: In order to manage traffic more efficiently , the city planners decided to bifurcate the road .Afin de gérer le trafic plus efficacement, les urbanistes ont décidé de **bifurquer** la route.

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bicameral

[Adjectif]

referring to a government structure where lawmaking power is divided between two distinct assemblies

bicaméral

Ex: The reform proposal aimed to replace the bicameral system with a single legislative body .La proposition de réforme visait à remplacer le système **bicaméral** par un organe législatif unique.

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bifurcated

[Adjectif]

split into two distinct paths or components

bifurqué, divisé en deux

Ex: The organization adopted a bifurcated structure , separating operations and strategy .L'organisation a adopté une structure **bifurquée**, séparant les opérations et la stratégie.

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kernel

[nom]

the central or most important part of an idea, experience, or piece of information

noyau, essence

Ex: His speech contained the kernel of a revolutionary idea .

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acute

[Adjectif]

having a pointed or narrow tip

pointu, aigu

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sodden

[Adjectif]

thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid

trempé

Ex: Despite the sodden conditions , they pressed on with their hike , determined to reach their destination before nightfall .Malgré les conditions **détrempées**, ils ont poursuivi leur randonnée, déterminés à atteindre leur destination avant la nuit.

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tortuous

[Adjectif]

having a lot of twists

tortueux

Ex: The tortuous road wound through the hills , making the drive difficult .La route **sinueuse** serpentait à travers les collines, rendant la conduite difficile.

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