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Vocabulaire de l'Europe centrale et orientale - Estonie

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Central and Eastern Europe Vocabulary
fascinating
fascinating
[Adjectif]

extremely interesting or captivating

fascinant, intéressant, captivant

fascinant, intéressant, captivant

Ex: The history of ancient civilizations is endlessly fascinating to archaeologists. 
baltic
baltic
[Adjectif]

of or pertaining to or characteristic of the Baltic States or their peoples or languages

balte, baltique

balte, baltique

state
state
[nom]

a country under the control of one government

état

état

Ex: The United States is a powerful state with significant influence in global politics and economics. 
to locate
to locate
[verbe]

to be situated or established in a particular place

se situer, se trouver

se situer, se trouver

Ex: The museum is located near the river. 
medieval
medieval
[Adjectif]

belonging or related to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from roughly the 5th to the 15th century

médiéval

médiéval

Ex: The castle is a masterpiece of medieval architecture, complete with towers and battlements. 
to lead
to lead
[verbe]

to be the leader or in charge of something

diriger, conduire

diriger, conduire

Ex: The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide. 
distantly
distantly
[Adverbe]

in a manner that is far in space or time

lointainement, de loin

lointainement, de loin

Ex: Distantly, he could hear the sound of a train passing by. 
reserved
reserved
[Adjectif]

reluctant to share feelings or problems

réservé, timide

réservé, timide

Ex: Despite his reserved demeanor, he was a deeply compassionate person who preferred to listen rather than speak about his own struggles. 
countryside

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

campagne

campagne

Ex: They enjoyed taking long walks in the peaceful countryside. 
fresh air

clean and natural air from outside that feels good to breathe

air frais, air pur

air frais, air pur

Ex: We opened the window to let in some fresh air. 
to slow down

(of a person) to start taking things less seriously and try to enjoy life a bit more

ralentir, prendre son temps

ralentir, prendre son temps

Ex: After years of stress, he decided to slow down and appreciate the simple joys of life. 
peacefulness

a state that is calm and tranquil

tranquillité, quiétude

tranquillité, quiétude

to [keep] {one's} feet on the ground

to remain practical, sensible, and realistic

Ex: Despite his success, he keeps his feet on the ground. 
complex
complex
[Adjectif]

having or made of several parts

complexe, compliqué

complexe, compliqué

Ex: The human brain is a complex organ with billions of interconnected neurons. 
to rule
to rule
[verbe]

to control and be in charge of a country

gouverner

gouverner

Ex: The monarch ruled the kingdom with absolute authority. 
power
power
[nom]

a nation with significant influence and authority on a global scale

puissance, superpuissance

puissance, superpuissance

Ex: The United States is considered a major power in international politics. 
to hold on
to hold on
[verbe]

to maintain possession of something

garder, conserver

garder, conserver

Ex: He decided to hold on to his old car instead of buying a new one. 
to gain
to gain
[verbe]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

acquérir, obtenir

acquérir, obtenir

Ex: She gained recognition in the industry through years of dedication and innovation. 
independence

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

indépendance

Ex: The country gained its independence after years of colonial rule. 
to occupy
to occupy
[verbe]

to come to power and control in a place using military force

occuper

occuper

Ex: The invading army sought to occupy the capital city, overthrowing the government and establishing military control. 
to give up
to give up
[verbe]

to stop or end an activity or state

abandonner, renoncer

abandonner, renoncer

Ex: They decided to give up their long-standing rivalry for the sake of peace. 
to [make] progress

to improve or get closer to a particular goal

Ex: Through consistent practice, he was able to make progress in his guitar-playing skills. 
innovation

the creation of new ideas or concepts in the mind

innovation, création

innovation, création

Ex: Her innovation in storytelling brought fresh perspectives to the novel. 
tax
tax
[nom]

a sum of money that has to be paid, based on one's income, to the government so it can provide people with different kinds of public services

impôt, taxe

impôt, taxe

Ex: April 15th is the deadline for filing income tax returns in the United States. 
to vote
to vote
[verbe]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

voter

voter

Ex: Citizens regularly vote in elections to choose their representatives. 
election

the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting

élection

élection

Ex: The upcoming election will determine the next leader of our country, shaping the direction of government policies and priorities. 
to sign
to sign
[verbe]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

signer

signer

Ex: The author regularly signs copies of her books at book signings. 
document

a written record that establishes ownership, rights, or obligations

acte, document

acte, document

Ex: The deed is a document proving property ownership. 
finances

assets in the form of money

finances, capitaux

finances, capitaux

entrepreneur

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

entrepreneur

entrepreneur

Ex: As an entrepreneur, she started her own tech company with just a small investment. 
reputation

the state in which a person or an organization is highly respected and esteemed by others

réputation, renommée

réputation, renommée

Ex: His reputation was damaged after the scandal was exposed to the public. 
advancement

improvements, developments, or innovations that bring progress or benefit

avancement, émancipation, avancée

avancement, émancipation, avancée

Ex: Recent advancements in robotics have increased efficiency. 
heritage

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

héritage, patrimoine

héritage, patrimoine

Ex: The festival celebrates our cultural heritage with traditional dances and music. 
to [strike] a balance

to achieve a state of harmony by managing different aspects or priorities effectively

Ex: She strives to strike a balance between her work commitments and personal life. 
green
green
[Adjectif]

characterizing an area that is richly covered with natural plant life or foliage

vert

vert

Ex: The green landscape was dotted with wildflowers and dense foliage. 
national park

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

parc national

parc national

Ex: The family spent their vacation hiking in a national park. 
landmark

a structure or a place that is historically important

monument

monument

Ex: The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries. 
bog
bog
[nom]

a wet, spongy area of land that is often covered in moss and has poor drainage, making it soft and soggy

tourbière, marais

tourbière, marais

Ex: The hikers carefully crossed the bog to avoid sinking. 
birdwatching

the activity or hobby of studying birds by observing them in their natural surroundings

observation des oiseaux

observation des oiseaux

to [recharge] {one's} batteries

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

Ex: Right now, I am recharging my batteries with a cup of tea and a good book. 
spot
spot
[nom]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

endroit, lieu

endroit, lieu

Ex: The hikers stopped at a scenic spot on the trail. 
windmill

a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water

moulin, moulin à vent

moulin, moulin à vent

Ex: The old windmill was restored as a historical site. 
meteorite

a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth

météorite

météorite

Ex: Scientists analyzed the composition of the meteorite that fell in the desert last month. 
crater
crater
[nom]

a depression on the surface of a celestial body, formed by the impact of cosmic debris such as meteoroids or asteroids

cratère, cuvette

cratère, cuvette

Ex: The Moon's surface is covered with numerous craters of various sizes, formed over billions of years by impacts from space debris. 
well preserved
well preserved
[Adjectif]

kept in good condition or protected from damage, even after a long time

bien conservé, en bon état de conservation

bien conservé, en bon état de conservation

Ex: The castle is well preserved and still open to visitors. 
to overlook

(of a building) to have a view of something, particularly from above

donner sur

donner sur

Ex: The hotel room overlooked the beach, providing a stunning ocean view. 
cathedral

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

cathédrale

cathédrale

Ex: The cathedral is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and intricate stained glass windows. 
dome
dome
[nom]

a building's roof that is rounded

dôme

dôme

Ex: The majestic cathedral was topped with a towering dome that gleamed in the sunlight. 
detailed
detailed
[Adjectif]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

détaillé

détaillé

Ex: The report provided a detailed analysis of the company's financial performance. 
cobblestone

the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths

pavé, caillou

pavé, caillou

Ex: The old town square was paved with cobblestones. 
start-up

a newly established company or business venture, typically characterized by its innovative approach, early-stage development, and a focus on growth

start-up

start-up

Ex: He launched a tech start-up with his friends. 
hub
hub
[nom]

a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection

centre, plaque tournante

centre, plaque tournante

Ex: The city is a major transportation hub, connecting flights from around the world. 
to value
to value
[verbe]

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

apprécier, valoriser

apprécier, valoriser

Ex: The organization values transparency in its communication practices. 
to score
to score
[verbe]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

marquer

marquer

Ex: He scored a goal in the final minute. 
ranking
ranking
[nom]

the numerical position or order of teams and individuals based on their performance in a competition or over a period of time

classement, rang

classement, rang

Ex: His consistent wins earned him a high ranking in the tennis tournament. 
choral
choral
[Adjectif]

(of music) made to be sung by a group of singers, especially in church

choral

choral

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