Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Cognition et Compréhension

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conjecture

[nom]

an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

conjecture

Ex: The author presented a conjecture about historical events in her latest book .L'auteur a présenté une **conjecture** sur les événements historiques dans son dernier livre.

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to construe

[verbe]

to interpret a certain meaning from something

interpréter, exprimer

Ex: Scientists aim to construe the implications of experimental results to advance their understanding .Les scientifiques visent à **interpréter** les implications des résultats expérimentaux pour faire progresser leur compréhension.

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contrivance

[nom]

the ability to invent or solve problems through clever thinking

ingéniosité, inventivité

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to contrive

[verbe]

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

imaginer, inventer, planifier

Ex: The engineer contrived a novel design for the product , optimizing its functionality .L'ingénieur a **conçu** une conception novatrice pour le produit, optimisant ainsi sa fonctionnalité.

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to cogitate

[verbe]

to think carefully about something

réfléchir, penser

Ex: The author would often cogitate on the plot twists before finalizing the storyline .L'auteur **cogitait** souvent sur les rebondissements avant de finaliser l'histoire.

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cognizance

[nom]

awareness or understanding of something

conscience, connaissance

Ex: The report shows clear cognizance of environmental concerns .Le rapport montre une **connaissance** claire des préoccupations environnementales.

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conversant

[Adjectif]

knowledgeable or experienced with something

au courant de

Ex: The lawyer was conversant with all aspects of the case .L'avocat était **au courant** de tous les aspects de l'affaire.

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introspective

[Adjectif]

focusing on one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences

introspectif, introspective

Ex: The artist ’s introspective approach is reflected in the deep , personal themes of his work .L'approche **introspective** de l'artiste se reflète dans les thèmes profonds et personnels de son œuvre.

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mnemonic

[Adjectif]

serving to aid memory by using patterns, associations, or devices that make recall easier

mnémotechnique

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supposition

[nom]

an idea accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning

supposition

Ex: They acted under the supposition that the meeting was canceled .Ils ont agi sous la **supposition** que la réunion était annulée.

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syllogism

[nom]

a form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion that logically follows from them

syllogisme

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tenet

[nom]

a fundamental belief or principle that is central to a system of thought, philosophy, or religion

doctrine

Ex: The tenet of freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democratic societies , promoting open discourse and expression .Le **principe** de la liberté d'expression est une pierre angulaire des sociétés démocratiques, favorisant un discours et une expression ouverts.

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to infer

[verbe]

to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter

déduire

Ex: She infers the answer to the question by examining the available information .Elle **déduit** la réponse à la question en examinant les informations disponibles.

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ken

[nom]

the scope of what someone is aware of or is capable of grasping

connaissance, compétence

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premise

[nom]

a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument

prémisse, hypothèse, postulat

Ex: The legal case was built on the premise that the defendant had breached the contract intentionally .L'affaire juridique était fondée sur la **prémisse** que le défendeur avait intentionnellement violé le contrat.

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to ruminate

[verbe]

to think carefully and at length about something

ruminer, réfléchir

Ex: After reading the novel , he took a moment to ruminate on its themes .Le poète **ruminait** sur l'amour et la perte en marchant seul.

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to perceive

[verbe]

to become aware or conscious of something

percevoir, discerner, comprendre, saisir, distinguer

Ex: Through the artist 's work , many perceived a deeper message about society 's values .À travers le travail de l'artiste, beaucoup ont **perçu** un message plus profond sur les valeurs de la société.

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to scrutinize

[verbe]

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

examiner minutieusement

Ex: The customs officer scrutinized the passenger 's suitcase to ensure they were n't carrying any contraband .L'agent des douanes a **scruté** la valise du passager pour s'assurer qu'il ne transportait pas de contrebande.

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cerebration

[nom]

mental activity involving careful consideration or reasoning

cérébration, réflexion

Ex: The essay reflects deep cerebration on moral responsibility .L'essai reflète une **cérébration** profonde sur la responsabilité morale.

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to disabuse

[verbe]

to help a person rid themselves of their misconceptions

détromper

Ex: By providing clear evidence , she disabused her colleagues of the outdated practices .En fournissant des preuves claires, elle a **désabusé** ses collègues des pratiques dépassées.

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to plumb

[verbe]

to explore or investigate something deeply and thoroughly, often to understand its full meaning or complexity

sonder, explorer en profondeur

Ex: The documentary plumbed the dark history of the abandoned town .Le documentaire a **sondé** la sombre histoire de la ville abandonnée.

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to peruse

[verbe]

to consider or examine something while being very careful and attentive to detail

lire attentivement, lire avec soin, lire avec attention

Ex: The lawyer perused the legal documents to ensure there were no discrepancies .L'avocat a **examiné** attentivement les documents juridiques pour s'assurer qu'il n'y avait pas d'écarts.

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to delve

[verbe]

to search something to find or discover something

fouiller, explorer

Ex: The archeologists recently delved into the excavation site to uncover ancient artifacts .Les archéologues ont récemment **plongé** dans le site de fouilles pour découvrir des artefacts anciens.

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axiomatic

[Adjectif]

clearly true and requiring no explanation

axiomatique

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to ferret out

[verbe]

to actively and persistently search for and uncover a piece of information or a secret

déterrer, débusquer

Ex: The archaeologist , with unwavering determination , successfully ferreted out ancient relics buried deep within the excavation site .L'archéologue, avec une détermination inébranlable, a réussi à **déterrer** des reliques anciennes enfouies profondément dans le site de fouilles.

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credence

[nom]

belief in the truth of something

croyance

Ex: Eyewitness accounts gave credence to the story in the news .Elle a accordé **crédit** à la rumeur sans vérifier les faits.

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certitude

[nom]

the feeling of complete certainty

certitude

Ex: The leader acted with certitude, reassuring the team about the project 's future .Le leader a agi avec **certitude**, rassurant l'équipe quant à l'avenir du projet.

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reputed

[Adjectif]

considered to be a certain way, though not necessarily confirmed

tenu pour, réputé, à ce qu'on dit, on dit que

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to glean

[verbe]

to carefully collect small amounts of information, facts, or knowledge over time from different sources

glaner, recueillir

Ex: We were gleaning facts from old newspapers .Nous **recueillions** des faits à partir de vieux journaux.

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minutiae

[nom]

small details that are easily overlooked

menus détails

Ex: While proofreading , it 's crucial to pay attention to the minutiae of grammar and punctuation to ensure a polished and error-free document .Lors de la relecture, il est crucial de prêter attention aux **minutiae** de la grammaire et de la ponctuation pour garantir un document poli et sans erreur.

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