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Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Attention, Jugement et Conscience

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)

to quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one

Ex: She was initially behind in the competition, but her determination and hard work helped her turn the tables and win the championship.

more than one skill or plan to increase chances of success

Ex: The athlete developed two strings to his bow by training in both sprinting and long jump.

to indulge in aimless daydreaming, often drifting away from reality or practical concerns

rêvasser, divaguer

rêvasser, divaguer

Ex: I tend to woolgather when I 'm bored or tired .J'ai tendance à **rêvasser** quand je m'ennuie ou que je suis fatigué.

the act or state of being lost in fanciful thought

rêvasserie, divagation mentale

rêvasserie, divagation mentale

Ex: Their conversation veered into woolgathering, full of whimsical what-ifs .Leur conversation a dévié vers la **rêvasserie**, pleine de suppositions fantaisistes.
pensive
[Adjectif]

reflective and thoughtful, often with a hint of melancholy and sadness

pensif

pensif

Ex: During the meeting , he wore a pensive look , clearly absorbed in contemplating the complex issues at hand .Pendant la réunion, il avait un air **pensif**, clairement absorbé par la contemplation des problèmes complexes à l'ordre du jour.
portent
[nom]

a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate

présage

présage

Ex: The ancient prophecy was regarded as a portent of the kingdom 's downfall if left unheeded .L'ancienne prophétie était considérée comme un **présage** de la chute du royaume si elle était ignorée.
to presage
[verbe]

to serve as a sign or warning of a future event

présager, annoncer

présager, annoncer

Ex: The unusual behavior of wildlife presaged the earthquake that followed .Le comportement inhabituel de la faune **présageait** le tremblement de terre qui a suivi.
to bode
[verbe]

to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous

augurer, présager

augurer, présager

Ex: Her absence from the team meetings has boded poorly for her chances of promotion .Son absence aux réunions d'équipe a **présagé** mal pour ses chances de promotion.
augury
[nom]

a sign, omen, or event interpreted as foretelling future outcomes, often fateful ones

augure, présage

augure, présage

Ex: The villagers took the unexpected migration of birds as an augury of an impending natural disaster .Son rêve a été pris comme un **augure** de succès.

a clear sign that something unfortunate is going to happen

Ex: They ignored the writing on the wall and were surprised by the business failure.

on the lookout, especially for danger, opportunity, or unexpected events

Ex: Investors are on the qui vive for market shifts.
leery
[Adjectif]

causing or feeling caution or suspicion

méfiant

méfiant

Ex: They were leery of the unfamiliar territory and decided to stay cautious .Ils se méfiaient du territoire inconnu et ont décidé de rester prudents.
chary
[Adjectif]

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

précautionneux

précautionneux

Ex: Although interested , he remained chary about signing the contract without further review .Bien qu'intéressé, il est resté **méfiant** quant à la signature du contrat sans examen plus approfondi.

to carefully examine something and judge its value, often in terms of money or quality

évaluer, apprécier

évaluer, apprécier

Ex: The antique dealer appraises the old furniture to determine its value .L'antiquaire **évalue** les meubles anciens pour déterminer leur valeur.

to determine something with certainty by careful examination or investigation

vérifier

vérifier

Ex: We are ascertaining the availability of resources .Nous **déterminons** la disponibilité des ressources.

a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

Ex: Hoping to become a famous singer without singing a note is like building a castle in the air; it requires hard work and dedication.

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

volonté, gré

volonté, gré

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .Malgré les défis, elle les a affrontés avec détermination et **volonté**, refusant d'abandonner ses objectifs.
gingerly
[Adverbe]

in a very careful or cautious manner, especially to avoid harm or discomfort

prudemment, avec précaution

prudemment, avec précaution

Ex: They gingerly lifted the injured bird from the ground .Ils ont soulevé **délicatement** l'oiseau blessé du sol.
intently
[Adverbe]

in a way that shows close focus, deep concentration, or eager attention to something

attentivement, avec attention

attentivement, avec attention

Ex: She studied the map intently before making her move .Elle a étudié la carte **attentivement** avant de faire son mouvement.
vigil
[nom]

a period of watchfulness, often maintained to protect, monitor, or await something significant

une veille, une surveillance

une veille, une surveillance

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