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to adjourn
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to convene
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arduous
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collaborative
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grueling
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hectic
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intermittent
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menial
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painstaking
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solitary
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chartered
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artisan
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bailiff
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bursar
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consul
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executioner
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exterminator
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headhunter
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fundraiser
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handler
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machinist
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mason
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midwife
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mortician
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superintendent
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vice president
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quorum
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guild
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demotion
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workaholic
to adjourn
to adjourn
verbe
a
ə
d
j
ʤ
ou
ɜ
r
r
n
n
(lever la séance)

(lever la séance)

suspendre la séance

to stop a meeting, trial, or game in order to resume it sometime later

example
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The judge decided to adjourn the trial until the next day.
The meeting was adjourned after reaching a decision.

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Transitif
to convene
to convene
verbe
c
k
o
ə
n
n
v
v
e
i
n
n
e
(organiser)

(organiser)

convoquer

to meet or bring together a group of people for an official meeting

Informations Grammaticales:

Intransitif
arduous
Adjectif
a
ɑ
r
r
d
ʤ
uou
s
s
(difficile, laborieux)

(difficile, laborieux)

ardu

requiring a lot of mental effort and hard work

collaborative
Adjectif
c
k
o
ə
ll
l
a
æ
b
b
o
ɜ
r
r
a
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
collaboratif

collaboratif

involving or done by two or more parties working together toward a shared goal

grueling
Adjectif
g
g
r
r
ue
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(épuisant, exténuant)

(épuisant, exténuant)

éreintant

Disapproving

extremely tiring and demanding strenuous effort and perseverance

hectic
Adjectif
h
h
e
ɛ
c
k
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
mouvementé

mouvementé

extremely busy and chaotic

intermittent
intermittent
Adjectif
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
ɪ
tt
t
e
ə
n
n
t
t
intermittent

intermittent

repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals

menial
Adjectif
m
m
e
i
n
n
ia
l
l
subalterne

subalterne

(of work) not requiring special skills, often considered unimportant and poorly paid

painstaking
Adjectif
p
p
ai
n
n
s
s
t
t
a
k
k
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(rigoureux)

(rigoureux)

minutieux

requiring a lot of effort and time

solitary
solitary
Adjectif
s
s
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ə
t
t
a
ɛ
r
r
y
i
solitaire

solitaire

performed alone, without the involvement or companionship of others

chartered
Adjectif
ch
ʧ
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
e
d
d
affrété

affrété

(of a plane, ship, or boat) hired for a special purpose

unchartered
artisan
artisan
nom
a
ɑ
r
r
t
t
i
ə
s
z
a
ə
n
n
(artisane)

(artisane)

artisan

a skilled craftsperson who creates objects partly or entirely by hand

Who is an "artisan"?

An artisan is a skilled worker who creates handmade objects, often with a focus on quality and detail. Artisans work in various fields or trades, such as pottery, woodworking, metalworking, or textiles, and use their skills to produce unique and carefully made items. Their work is often characterized by attention to detail and a high level of skill. Artisans may create functional items, like furniture or clothing, or decorative pieces, like jewelry or artwork. They often work independently or in small workshops, valuing traditional methods and a personal touch in their creations.

bailiff
bailiff
nom
b
b
ai
l
l
i
ə
ff
f
huissier de justice

huissier de justice

an officer in a court of law whose responsibility is to keep order, watch prisoners, etc.

bursar
bursar
nom
b
b
u
ɜ
r
r
s
s
a
ə
r
r
(intendante)

(intendante)

intendant

a person whose responsibility is to manage the finances of a school, college, or university

consul
nom
c
k
o
ɑ
n
n
s
s
u
ə
l
l
consul

consul

an official appointed by a government to represent that government in a foreign city

executioner
nom
e
ɛ
x
ks
e
ə
c
k
u
ju
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
e
ɜ
r
r
bourreau

bourreau

‌a person, especially an official, whose role or job is to kill convicted people as a means of punishment

exterminator
nom
e
ɪ
x
ks
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
m
m
i
ə
n
n
a
t
t
o
ɜ
r
r
exterminateur

exterminateur

a person whose profession is to kill certain types of animals or insects that are not wanted in a place

Who is an "exterminator"?

An exterminator is a professional who specializes in controlling and eliminating pests such as insects, rodents, and other unwanted animals from homes, businesses, or other properties. They use various methods, including traps, chemicals, and specialized equipment, to detect, remove, and prevent infestations. Exterminators often assess the level of infestation, identify the types of pests, and develop a plan to effectively address the problem. Their work helps to ensure the health and safety of the property by preventing damage and the spread of diseases associated with pests.

headhunter
nom
h
h
ea
ɛ
d
d
h
h
u
ə
n
n
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
(chasseuse de tête)

(chasseuse de tête)

chasseur de tête

a person whose job is to find and approach skillful people that fit a specific job and persuade them to take a higher position

fundraiser
nom
f
f
u
ə
n
n
d
d
r
r
ai
s
z
e
ɜ
r
r
(collectrice de fonds)

(collectrice de fonds)

collecteur de fonds

a person whose job or task is to collect money for a charity, cause, or an organization

handler
handler
nom
h
h
a
æ
n
n
d
d
ə
l
l
e
ɜ
r
r
(entraîneuse)

(entraîneuse)

entraîneur

a person whose job is to train or coach someone important, especially an athlete

machinist
nom
m
m
a
ə
ch
ʃ
i
i
n
n
i
ə
s
s
t
t
(machiniste)

(machiniste)

opérateur

someone who operates a machine, especially an industrial one

mason
mason
nom
m
m
a
s
s
o
ə
n
n
maçon

maçon

a skilled craftsman who works with stone, brick, or concrete to build structures such as walls, buildings, etc.

Who is a "mason"?

A mason is a skilled worker who builds structures using materials like stone, brick, and concrete. They use tools such as spatulas, chisels, and hammers to cut, shape, and place the materials, creating buildings, walls, and other constructions. Masons must have a good understanding of building techniques and materials to make sure their work is strong and durable. They often work on both new constructions and repair projects, making sure that their work is accurate and high quality.

midwife
midwife
nom
m
m
i
ɪ
d
d
w
w
i
f
f
e
sage-femme

sage-femme

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

mortician
nom
m
m
o
ɔ
r
r
t
t
i
ɪ
c
ʃ
ia
ə
n
n
(directrice d'entreprise de pompes funèbres)

(directrice d'entreprise de pompes funèbres)

directeur d'entreprise de pompes funèbres

someone who prepares dead bodies for burial or cremation and arranges funerals as their job

superintendent
nom
s
s
u
u
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
i
ə
n
n
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
e
ə
n
n
t
t
(inspecteur général)

(inspecteur général)

commissaire de police

(in the US) a person who works as the head of an urban police department

vice president
nom
uk flag
/vˈaɪs pɹˈɛzɪdənt/
(vice-présidente)

(vice-présidente)

vice-président

an executive officer whose rank is just below the rank of the president of a country and who can act in place of the president in certain cases to fulfill presidential duties

quorum
nom
q
k
u
w
o
ɔ
r
r
u
ə
m
m
quorum

quorum

the minimum number of people that must be present for a meeting to officially begin or for decisions to be made

guild
nom
g
g
ui
ɪ
l
l
d
d
(syndicat)

(syndicat)

corporation

an association of people who work in the same industry or have similar goals or interests

demotion
nom
uk flag
/dɪˈmoʊʃən/
rétrogradation

rétrogradation

a reduction in one's rank, position, or status, often as a form of punishment

promotion
workaholic
nom
w
w
o
ɜ
r
r
k
k
a
ə
h
h
o
ɑ
l
l
i
ɪ
c
k
accro du travail

accro du travail

a person who works compulsively and finds it hard to stop working to do other things

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