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Vocabulaire Essentiel pour le GRE - L'Apparence

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'apparence, tels que "trapu", "corpulent", "allure", etc., qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen GRE.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
upright
upright
[Adjectif]

(of a person) standing or sitting with a straight back

droit

droit

Ex: His upright silhouette cut against the sunset .Sa silhouette **droite** se découpait sur le coucher de soleil.
to hunch
to hunch
[verbe]

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

se recroqueviller

se recroqueviller

Ex: In the haunted house , visitors hunched in fear as unexpected sounds echoed through the dark corridors .Dans la maison hantée, les visiteurs se **courbaient** de peur alors que des sons inattendus résonnaient dans les couloirs sombres.
deft
deft
[Adjectif]

having quick and skillful movements

adroit

adroit

Ex: She was a deft pianist , her fingers moving effortlessly across the keys .Elle était une pianiste **habile**, ses doigts se déplaçant sans effort sur les touches.
languidly
languidly
[Adverbe]

slowly and without much energy, sometimes in an attractive way

de manière léthargique, de manière indolente

de manière léthargique, de manière indolente

Ex: After the long hike , they lounged languidly by the campfire .Après la longue randonnée, ils se prélassaient **nonchalamment** près du feu de camp.
nimble
nimble
[Adjectif]

quick and light in movement or action

agile

agile

Ex: The nimble cat leaped gracefully over obstacles in its path .Le chat **agile** a sauté gracieusement par-dessus les obstacles sur son chemin.
lumbering
lumbering
[Adjectif]

moving slowly or in an awkward way because of being heavy

lourd, pesant

lourd, pesant

Ex: The elephant's lumbering gait contrasted with the graceful movement of the gazelles.La démarche **lourde** de l'éléphant contrastait avec le mouvement gracieux des gazelles.
ungainly
ungainly
[Adjectif]

moving in a way that is awkward and not smooth

gauche, dégingandé

gauche, dégingandé

Ex: The puppy 's ungainly paws tripped over themselves as it ran to greet its owner .Les pattes **maladroites** du chiot se sont prises les unes dans les autres alors qu'il courait pour saluer son propriétaire.
to slouch
to slouch
[verbe]

to adopt a drooping, slumped, or lazy posture

avoir le dos rond, être voûté

avoir le dos rond, être voûté

Ex: Despite his mother's reminders to stand up straight, he couldn't help but slouch as he waited in line.
lithe
lithe
[Adjectif]

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

agile, souple

agile, souple

Ex: The lithe cat moved stealthily through the bushes , its movements barely making a sound .Le chat **svelte** se déplaçait furtivement dans les buissons, ses mouvements ne faisant presque aucun bruit.
supple
supple
[Adjectif]

slender and flexible, able to bend or move smoothly and with elegance

souple

souple

Ex: The cat 's supple leap carried it to the top shelf .Le saut **souple** du chat l'a porté sur l'étagère du haut.
erect
erect
[Adjectif]

straight, with an upright position

droit

droit

Ex: Erect icicles gleamed like spears under the eaves .Les **stalactites** dressées brillaient comme des lances sous les avant-toits.
sullen
sullen
[Adjectif]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

renfrogné, maussade

renfrogné, maussade

Ex: His sullen demeanor made it clear he was n't happy about the decision , but he said nothing .Son attitude **renfrognée** montrait clairement qu'il n'était pas heureux de la décision, mais il n'a rien dit.
to wince
to wince
[verbe]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

grimacer

grimacer

Ex: She tried to hide her wince when she accidentally bumped into the doorframe.Elle a essayé de cacher son **grimace** lorsqu'elle a accidentellement heurté le cadre de la porte.
to sneer
to sneer
[verbe]

to curl the lip in a contemptuous smile, showing scorn or disdain

ricaner

ricaner

Ex: He sneered as he walked past , clearly unimpressed by the exhibition .Il **ricanait** en passant, clairement peu impressionné par l'exposition.
to beam
to beam
[verbe]

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

faire un grand sourire

faire un grand sourire

Ex: When her favorite song came on, she couldn't help but beam and dance along with pure happiness.Lorsque sa chanson préférée est passée, elle n'a pas pu s'empêcher de **rayonner** et de danser avec un bonheur pur.
to squint
to squint
[verbe]

to look with eyes half-opened when hit by light, or as a sign of suspicion, etc.

loucher

loucher

Ex: She squinted at the menu in the dimly lit restaurant , struggling to read the options .Elle **plissa** les yeux pour regarder le menu dans le restaurant faiblement éclairé, luttant pour lire les options.
countenance

someone's face or facial expression

contenance

contenance

Ex: Her countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .Son **visage** trahissait sa nervosité alors qu'elle attendait que l'entretien commence.
complexion

the natural color and appearance of someone's skin, especially the face

teint

teint

Ex: The facial cleanser promised to improve complexion within weeks .Le nettoyant pour le visage promettait d'améliorer le **teint** en quelques semaines.
to grimace
to grimace
[verbe]

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

grimacer, faire des grimaces

grimacer, faire des grimaces

Ex: The student could n't hide his disgust and grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .L'étudiant n'a pas pu cacher son dégoût et **grimaça** lorsqu'il a vu la note sur son test.
to grin
to grin
[verbe]

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

faire un large sourire, arborer un large sourire

faire un large sourire, arborer un large sourire

Ex: The comedian 's jokes had the entire audience grinning throughout the performance .Les blagues du comédien ont fait **sourire** tout le public tout au long du spectacle.
to smirk
to smirk
[verbe]

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sourire d’un air suffisant

sourire d’un air suffisant

Ex: The villain in the movie smirked as his evil plot unfolded .
to blush
to blush
[verbe]

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

rougir

rougir

Ex: He blushed with embarrassment during the presentation .Il a **rougi** de gêne pendant la présentation.
to glower
to glower
[verbe]

to look or stare at someone angrily

lancer un regard noir à

lancer un regard noir à

Ex: The boss glowered at the employees who were late for the meeting .Le patron **foudroya** du regard les employés qui étaient en retard à la réunion.
stout
stout
[Adjectif]

(of a person) slightly fat and heavy

corpulent

corpulent

Ex: The stout woman huffed and puffed as she climbed the stairs , her heavyset frame slowing her progress .La femme **robuste** soufflait et haletait en montant les escaliers, son corps massif ralentissant sa progression.
petite
petite
[Adjectif]

(of a woman) small in an attractive way

menue

menue

Ex: Despite her advancing years , she maintained a petite figure through regular exercise and healthy eating habits .Malgré son âge avancé, elle a conservé une silhouette **mince** grâce à une activité physique régulière et à de saines habitudes alimentaires.
stocky
stocky
[Adjectif]

(especially of a man) having a short but quite solid figure with thick muscles

trapu, râblé

trapu, râblé

Ex: Despite his stocky stature , he moved with surprising agility on the basketball court .Malgré sa stature **trapue**, il se déplaçait avec une agilité surprenante sur le terrain de basket.
brawny
brawny
[Adjectif]

(of a person) physically strong with well-developed muscles

musclé

musclé

Ex: The brawny firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue trapped occupants .Le pompier **musclé** s'est précipité dans le bâtiment en feu pour sauver les occupants piégés.
corpulent
corpulent
[Adjectif]

excessively overweight or obese

corpulent

corpulent

Ex: The fashion industry has been criticized for not adequately representing people of all body types , especially those who are corpulent.L'industrie de la mode a été critiquée pour ne pas représenter adéquatement les personnes de tous les types de corps, en particulier celles qui sont **corpulentes**.
plump
plump
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having a pleasantly rounded and slightly full-bodied appearance

rond

rond

Ex: Despite her best efforts to diet , she remained plump and curvaceous , embracing her natural body shape .Malgré ses meilleurs efforts pour suivre un régime, elle est restée **ronde** et voluptueuse, embrassant sa forme corporelle naturelle.
sinewy
sinewy
[Adjectif]

having a lean and muscular physique, characterized by strength and agility

musclé

musclé

Ex: The dancer's sinewy legs were perfect for executing complex routines.Les jambes **musclées** du danseur étaient parfaites pour exécuter des routines complexes.
allure
allure
[nom]

the quality of attracting someone by being fascinating and glamorous

attrait

attrait

Ex: The mountain village had a rustic allure that attracted tourists year-round .Le village de montagne avait un **charme** rustique qui attirait les touristes toute l'année.
curvaceous
curvaceous
[Adjectif]

(of a woman) having large breasts, wide hips and a narrow waist

plantureux

plantureux

Ex: The curvaceous dancer moved with grace and fluidity , captivating the audience .La danseuse **aux formes voluptueuses** se déplaçait avec grâce et fluidité, captivant le public.
luscious
luscious
[Adjectif]

sexually attractive and very seductive

séduisant

séduisant

Ex: The actress was known for her luscious charm , captivating the audience with every scene .L'actrice était connue pour son charme **sensuel**, captivant le public à chaque scène.
dowdy
dowdy
[Adjectif]

(of a person or their clothing) lacking style, elegance, or fashionable appeal

inélégant, mal habillé

inélégant, mal habillé

Ex: Her hair was pulled back in a dowdy, unkempt style .
ravishing
ravishing
[Adjectif]

extremely attractive and pleasing

ravissant

ravissant

Ex: The ravishing actress graced the magazine cover, her stunning features highlighted perfectly by the photographer.L'actrice **ravissante** a honoré la couverture du magazine, ses traits magnifiques parfaitement mis en valeur par le photographe.
rugged
rugged
[Adjectif]

(of a man's face) having strong, well-defined, and attractive features

brute

brute

Ex: He had a rugged appearance shaped by years of outdoor work .
scruffy
scruffy
[Adjectif]

(of a man's face) not having been shaved for a long time

négligé, peu soigné

négligé, peu soigné

Ex: Despite his scruffy appearance , he had a warm smile that instantly put people at ease .Malgré son apparence **négligée**, il avait un sourire chaleureux qui mettait instantanément les gens à l'aise.
voluptuous
voluptuous
[Adjectif]

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

plantureux, pulpeux

plantureux, pulpeux

Ex: Despite her age , she maintained a voluptuous physique through regular exercise and healthy living .Malgré son âge, elle a maintenu un physique **voluptueux** grâce à une exercise régulière et une vie saine.
swarthy
swarthy
[Adjectif]

having a naturally dark face or complexion

basané, bistré

basané, bistré

Ex: The travelers had developed swarthy tans after their long journey .Les voyageurs avaient développé des bronzages **basannés** après leur long voyage.
blemish
blemish
[nom]

a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance

imperfection

imperfection

Ex: Despite the minor blemish, the painting was still considered a masterpiece .Malgré le petit **défaut**, le tableau était toujours considéré comme un chef-d'œuvre.
callus
callus
[nom]

an area of skin that has turned hard and rough by being constantly exposed to friction

cal, durillon

cal, durillon

Ex: He treated his calluses with a special cream to keep his hands smooth .Il a traité ses **cals** avec une crème spéciale pour garder ses mains douces.
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