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English File - Upper Intermediate
instrument

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

instrument

instrument

Ex: He cleaned and stored his instrument properly after each use to keep it in good condition. 
music
music
[nom]

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

musique

musique

Ex: I listen to music to relax and unwind after a long day. 
bass guitar

a type of electric guitar that produces the lowest pitch in the family of guitars

guitare basse

guitare basse

Ex: The band relied on the steady beat provided by the bass guitar. 

Le groupe comptait sur le rythme régulier fourni par la guitare basse.

drum
drum
[nom]

a round hollow musical instrument with a membrane stretched across one or both ends and played by striking it

tambour

tambour

Ex: The child struck the drum with two wooden sticks. 
keyboard

a type of electronic musical instrument with keys like those of a piano, which is able to make many different sounds

clavier

clavier

Ex: She's been practicing piano and keyboard since she was a child. 
violin
violin
[nom]

a musical instrument that we play by holding it under our chin and moving a bow across its strings

violon

violon

Ex: He carries his violin case everywhere he goes. 
cello
cello
[nom]

a large musical instrument of the violin family that is held upright and is played by pulling a bow across its strings

violoncelle

violoncelle

Ex: He's been practicing the cello for years, honing his technique and expression. 

Il pratique le violoncelle depuis des années, perfectionnant sa technique et son expression.

flute
flute
[nom]

a tube-like musical instrument that is played by blowing over a hole while covering and uncovering its other holes

flûte

flûte

Ex: He's been practicing the flute since he was a child, studying classical and contemporary repertoire. 

Il pratique la flûte depuis son enfance, étudiant le répertoire classique et contemporain.

saxophone

a curved metal wind instrument that is played by blowing into it while pressing its buttons

saxophone

saxophone

Ex: She's been learning to play the saxophone, drawn to its rich and versatile sound. 

Elle a appris à jouer du saxophone, attirée par son son riche et polyvalent.

musician

a person who plays, performs, or composes music, especially professionally

musicien, musicienne

musicien, musicienne

Ex: The band is looking for another musician to play keyboard. 
choir
choir
[nom]

an organized group of people who sing together

chœur

chœur

Ex: The church choir performs every Sunday morning. 
orchestra

a large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually under the direction of a conductor

orchestre

orchestre

Ex: The orchestra performed a new symphony last night. 
conductor

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

chef d’orchestre

chef d’orchestre

Ex: The conductor's precise cues and gestures keep the ensemble together and in sync. 

Les signaux et gestes précis du chef d'orchestre maintiennent l'ensemble ensemble et synchronisé.

soprano
soprano
[nom]

a female or young male singer with a singing voice that has the highest range

soprano

soprano

Ex: She joined the choir as a soprano, adding a beautiful, bright tone to the upper harmonies. 

Elle a rejoint la chorale en tant que soprano, ajoutant un ton beau et clair aux harmonies supérieures.

architecture

the art, study, or profession of designing buildings and other structures

architecture

architecture

Ex: Daniel hopes to pursue a career in architecture. 
barista
barista
[nom]

someone who specializes in making and serving coffee-based beverages in cafes, coffee shops, and restaurants

barista,  serveur/serveuse de café

barista, serveur/serveuse de café

Ex: He took a job as a barista to learn more about coffee and perfect his latte art skills. 

Il a pris un emploi comme barista pour en savoir plus sur le café et perfectionner ses compétences en latte art.

bouquet
bouquet
[nom]

the flowers that are attractively arranged for a ceremony or as a gift

bouquet

bouquet

Ex: For her birthday, she received a colorful bouquet of mixed flowers, including tulips, daisies, and roses. 

Pour son anniversaire, elle a reçu un bouquet coloré de fleurs mélangées, comprenant des tulipes, des marguerites et des roses.

cappuccino coffee

an espresso-based beverage made with equal parts espresso, steamed milk, and frothed milk, and is typically served in a small cup

cappuccino

cappuccino

Ex: The barista crafted a beautiful leaf design in the foam of her cappuccino coffee, making it almost too pretty to drink. 

Le barista a créé un magnifique motif de feuille dans la mousse de son cappuccino, le rendant presque trop joli pour être bu.

chauffeur

someone who is employed to drive someone else's car for them

chauffeur

chauffeur

Ex: She hired a chauffeur to drive her to the wedding venue in style. 

Elle a engagé un chauffeur pour la conduire à la salle de mariage avec style.

chef
chef
[nom]

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

chef, cuisinier, cuisinière

chef, cuisinier, cuisinière

Ex: She trained for years in culinary school to become a professional chef and pursue her passion for cooking. 

Elle s'est entraînée pendant des années à l'école culinaire pour devenir un chef professionnel et poursuivre sa passion pour la cuisine.

chic
chic
[Adjectif]

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

chic, élégant

chic, élégant

Ex: The chic interior design of the apartment impressed all the guests. 

Le design d'intérieur chic de l'appartement a impressionné tous les invités.

croissant

a curved-shape roll that is sweet in taste and is usually eaten at breakfast

croissant

croissant

Ex: The bakery's display case was filled with golden brown croissants, freshly baked and fragrant. 

La vitrine de la boulangerie était remplie de croissants dorés, fraîchement cuits et parfumés.

fiance
fiance
[nom]

a man who is engaged to someone

fiancé

fiancé

Ex: The bride’s fiancé attended pre-wedding counseling sessions with her to prepare for their life together. 

Le fiancé de la mariée a assisté à des séances de conseil pré-mariage avec elle pour préparer leur vie ensemble.

graffiti

pictures or words that are drawn on a public surface such as walls, doors, trains, etc.

graffiti

graffiti

Ex: Some consider graffiti a form of street art, while others see it as vandalism that defaces public property. 

Certains considèrent le graffiti comme une forme d'art urbain, tandis que d'autres le voient comme du vandalisme qui dégrade les biens publics.

hypochondriac
hypochondriac
[Adjectif]

suffering from a mental condition that consists of constantly being concerned, anxious, or worried about one's health and becoming ill

hypocondriaque

hypocondriaque

macchiato

a drink consisting of espresso coffee and a small amount of milk on top

macchiato

macchiato

Ex: The barista prepared a classic macchiato by adding a small dollop of steamed milk on top of the espresso. 

Le barista a préparé un macchiato classique en ajoutant une petite touche de lait cuit à la vapeur sur le dessus de l'espresso.

microphone

a piece of equipment used for recording voices or sounds or for making one's voice louder

microphone

microphone

Ex: The singer stepped up to the microphone and began the performance, captivating the audience with her voice. 

Le chanteur s'est approché du microphone et a commencé la performance, captivant le public avec sa voix.

paparazzi

freelance photographers who aggressively pursue and take pictures of celebrities, often in invasive or intrusive ways

paparazzi

paparazzi

Ex: The paparazzi followed the couple everywhere they went, trying to capture candid shots for tabloid magazines. 

Les paparazzi suivaient le couple partout où ils allaient, essayant de capturer des clichés spontanés pour les magazines à scandale.

philosophy

a particular set of beliefs, values, or principles developed in search of the truth about life and the universe

philosophie

philosophie

Ex: The company adopted a philosophy of sustainability, aiming to reduce its environmental impact through eco-friendly practices. 
psychic
psychic
[Adjectif]

concerning or affecting the human mind instead of the human body

psychique, mental

psychique, mental

Ex: Many ancient cultures believed in psychic abilities, where individuals could tap into their intuition or predict future events. 

De nombreuses cultures anciennes croyaient aux capacités psychiques, où les individus pouvaient puiser dans leur intuition ou prédire des événements futurs.

psychologist

a professional who studies the mind, emotions, and behavior, sometimes applying this knowledge to assessment or treatment

psychologue

psychologue

Ex: The psychologist studied how stress affects decision-making. 
villa
villa
[nom]

a large and often luxurious house in the countryside, especially in southern Europe

villa, maison de campagne

villa, maison de campagne

Ex: Emma spent the summer at her family's villa near the coast. 
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