Le livre English File - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Leçon 6B

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

instrument

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

musique

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

guitare basse

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

tambour

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

clavier

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

violon

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

violoncelle

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

flûte

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

saxophone

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

musicien, musicienne

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

chœur

a group of musicians playing various instruments gathered and organized to perform a classic piece

orchestre

someone who guides and directs an orchestra

chef d’orchestre

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

soprano

the study or art of building and designing houses

architecture

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

barista, barman (pour le café)

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

bouquet

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

café cappuccino, cappuccino

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

chauffeur

a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants

chef, cuisinier, cuisinière

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

chic, élégant

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

croissant

a man who is engaged to someone

fiancé

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

graffiti

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

hypocondriaque

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

macchiato, café macchiato

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

microphone

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

paparazzi

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

philosophie

concerning or affecting the human mind instead of the human body

psychique, mentale

a professional who studies behavior and mental processes to understand and treat psychological disorders and improve overall mental health

psychologue

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

villa, maison de campagne