Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Ajouts et pièces jointes

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adjunct

[nom]

something added to something else support or enhancement, but not essential to its core function

complément

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adventitious

[Adjectif]

coming from an external source

fortuit, accidentel

Ex: The discovery of the rare artifact was adventitious, arising purely from an unexpected encounter during the excavation .La découverte de l'artefact rare était **adventice**, résultant purement d'une rencontre inattendue lors de l'excavation.

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ancillary

[Adjectif]

secondary or supplementary to something more important

accessoire, secondaire

Ex: The ancillary charges for the service included taxes and small administrative fees .Les frais **accessoires** pour le service comprenaient les taxes et de petits frais administratifs.

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to annotate

[verbe]

to add notes that explain or comment on something, such as a text, document, or image

annoter

Ex: During the book club discussion , members would annotate passages with thoughts and questions .Pendant la discussion du club de lecture, les membres **annoteraient** des passages avec des réflexions et des questions.

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auxiliary

[Adjectif]

providing additional help or support

supplémentaire

Ex: He installed an auxiliary microphone to improve the sound quality of his recordings .Il a installé un microphone **auxiliaire** pour améliorer la qualité sonore de ses enregistrements.

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avocation

[nom]

a hobby pursued alongside one's main occupation, typically for enjoyment

passe-temps, hobby, loisir

Ex: Knitting serves as her avocation, providing a relaxing way to unwind .Le **tricot** lui sert de passe-temps, offrant une manière relaxante de se détendre.

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extraneous

[Adjectif]

unnecessary or unrelated to the matter or subject at hand

superflu, impertinent

Ex: The editor suggested cutting extraneous scenes from the novel to enhance the pacing and keep the narrative focused .L'éditeur a suggéré de couper les scènes **superflues** du roman pour améliorer le rythme et garder le récit concentré.

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extrinsic

[Adjectif]

originating from or caused by external factors

externe, extrinsèque

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to interpolate

[verbe]

to insert words or material into a text, often in a way that alters or falsifies the original

interpoler, intercaler, insérer

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concomitant

[Adjectif]

simultaneously occurring with something else as it is either related to it or an outcome of it

concomitant

Ex: They experienced a concomitant decrease in sales and an increase in customer complaints .Ils ont connu une diminution **concomitante** des ventes et une augmentation des plaintes des clients.

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contingent

[Adjectif]

depending on certain conditions or factors, making something possible to occur but not certain

éventuel

Ex: Her promotion was contingent on demonstrating leadership skills.Sa promotion était **conditionnelle** à la démonstration de compétences en leadership.

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addendum

[nom]

a section of additional material that is usually added at the end of a book

addendum

Ex: The manuscript ’s addendum contained supplementary information not covered in the main chapters .L'**addendum** du manuscrit contenait des informations supplémentaires non couvertes dans les chapitres principaux.

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