Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Cérémonies et Réjouissances

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obsequy

[nom]

a ceremony held to honor and bury someone who has died

obsèques

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conclave

[nom]

a secret or closed meeting where members gather to make important decisions

assemblée secrète, réunion fermée

Ex: Security chiefs convened a secret conclave to discuss emergency measures .

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cavalcade

[nom]

a procession or parade, typically consisting of a series of vehicles, horses, or people

cavalcade

Ex: The grand cavalcade of knights and nobles marked the beginning of the medieval festival , drawing spectators from far and wide .La grande **cavalcade** de chevaliers et de nobles a marqué le début du festival médiéval, attirant des spectateurs de loin.

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carousal

[nom]

a boisterous gathering marked by music, laughter, and often drinking

fête bruyante, bringue

Ex: The crew's victory carousal aboard the ship echoed through the harbor.La **ripailles** de la victoire de l'équipage à bord du navire a résonné dans le port.

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bacchanal

[nom]

a party marked by heavy drinking, loud music, and unrestrained behavior

bacchanale, orgie

Ex: She avoided the bacchanal at her cousin's wedding, preferring a quiet corner with tea.Elle a évité la **bacchanale** au mariage de son cousin, préférant un coin tranquille avec du thé.

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bacchanalian

[Adjectif]

characterized by wild, drunken, and riotous behavior, often associated with excessive indulgence in pleasure, particularly in the context of revelry or celebration

bachique

Ex: The decadent banquet hosted by the wealthy aristocrat was a bacchanalian affair , with guests enjoying lavish food , drink , and entertainment late into the night .Le banquet décadent organisé par l'aristocrate riche était une affaire **bacchanale**, avec des invités profitant d'une nourriture, de boissons et de divertissements somptueux jusqu'à tard dans la nuit.

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to feel no pain

[Phrase]

to experience intoxication, especially from alcohol, to the point of numbness or lack of discomfort

Ex: They toasted the victory, all feeling no pain and carefree

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ferment

[nom]

a state of agitation, excitement, or unrest, often associated with rapid change or transformation

agitation

Ex: Economic ferment gripped the nation as unemployment soared and businesses struggled to adapt to changing market conditions .Une **fermentation** économique a saisi la nation alors que le chômage montait en flèche et que les entreprises luttaient pour s'adapter aux conditions changeantes du marché.

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throng

[nom]

a large crowd of people gathered closely together

foule

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inebriated

[Adjectif]

affected by alcohol

ivre, saoul

Ex: Becoming inebriated can impair judgment, so drink responsibly.Devenir **ivre** peut altérer le jugement, alors buvez avec modération.

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to sow one's wild oats

[Phrase]

to indulge in carefree behavior, involving romantic or sexual adventures, during one's youth, before settling into a more committed life

Ex: Some parents worry their teenagers will sow wild oats when they go off to university.

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ceremonious

[Adjectif]

marked by grand, formal acts and impressive displays, involving official rituals

cérémonieux, solennel

Ex: The award ceremony felt ceremonious, every medal presentation accompanied by cheering guards .La cérémonie de remise des prix semblait **cérémonieuse**, chaque remise de médaille étant accompagnée par les gardes qui acclamaient.

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tryst

[nom]

a secret meeting or rendezvous, especially between romantic partners

rendez-vous galant

Ex: He penned love letters to his paramour , arranging trysts in the garden where they first met .Il a écrit des lettres d'amour à sa bien-aimée, organisant des **rendez-vous** secrets dans le jardin où ils se sont rencontrés pour la première fois.

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