Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - États non conventionnels

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aberrant

[Adjectif]

different from the usual and accepted way

aberrant

Ex: The weather patterns this year have been aberrant for this region .Les modèles météorologiques cette année ont été **aberrants** pour cette région.

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aberration

[nom]

something that is different from what is expected and normal

aberration

Ex: The peaceful protest turning violent was viewed as an aberration.La manifestation pacifique devenant violente a été considérée comme une **aberration**.

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anomalous

[Adjectif]

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

anormal, irrégulier, déformé, difforme

Ex: The report contained an anomalous figure that did n't match the others .Le rapport contenait un chiffre **anormal** qui ne correspondait pas aux autres.

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atypical

[Adjectif]

differing from what is usual, expected, or standard

atypique

Ex: His atypical behavior raised concerns among his friends .Son comportement **atypique** a suscité des inquiétudes parmi ses amis.

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avant-garde

[Adjectif]

innovative, experimental, or unconventional in style or approach, especially in the arts

avant-gardiste, d'avant-garde

Ex: In the realm of visual art, avant-garde painters explore new forms of expression, pushing the boundaries of traditional techniques to create groundbreaking works that defy categorization.Dans le domaine des arts visuels, les peintres **d'avant-garde** explorent de nouvelles formes d'expression, repoussant les limites des techniques traditionnelles pour créer des œuvres révolutionnaires qui défient toute catégorisation.

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errant

[Adjectif]

deviating from proper behavior, rules, or the expected path

errant

Ex: Scholars have debated whether Shakespeare 's attribution contained errant credit for works not actually authored by him .La direction a discipliné l'employé **déviant** pour avoir ignoré à plusieurs reprises les protocoles de sécurité.

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heterodox

[Adjectif]

diverging from established norms

hétérodoxe

Ex: Despite its heterodox nature , the new economic theory gained traction among progressive thinkers .Le physicien a attiré l'attention pour une hypothèse **hétérodoxe** sur la matière noire qui contredisait les modèles dominants.

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iconoclastic

[Adjectif]

marked by rejection of traditional doctrines, norms, or power structures

iconoclaste, subversif

Ex: A handful of iconoclastic scientists questioned the bedrock assumptions of their field .**Une poignée de scientifiques iconoclastes** a remis en question les hypothèses fondamentales de leur domaine.

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quaint

[Adjectif]

curiously distinct, unique, or unusual

au charme désuet, au charme suranné

Ex: The town was filled with quaint cottages, each with its own unique charm.La ville était remplie de **pittoresques** cottages, chacun avec son propre charme unique.

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circuitous

[Adjectif]

(of a route) longer and more indirect than the most direct course

sinueux, tortueux

Ex: She took a circuitous route home to avoid the busy downtown area .Elle a pris un itinéraire **détourné** pour rentrer à la maison afin d'éviter le centre-ville animé.

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labile

[Adjectif]

unstable in condition

instable, changeant

Ex: The relationship was labile, prone to sudden disagreements .La relation était **labile**, sujette à des désaccords soudains.

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zany

[Adjectif]

absurdly foolish

loufoque

Ex: The zany professor was known for his unconventional teaching methods, using props and costumes to bring his lectures to life and engage his students' interest.

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to blow hot and cold

[Phrase]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

souffler le chaud et le froid

Ex: Investors often blow hot and cold, which makes the market unpredictable.

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