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English File - Advanced
personality

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personnalité

personnalité

Ex: People have different personalities, yet we all share the same basic needs and desires .

Les gens ont des personnalités différentes, mais nous partageons tous les mêmes besoins et désirs fondamentaux.

affectionate
affectionate
[Adjectif]

expressing love and care

affectueux

affectueux

Ex: They exchanged affectionate glances across the room , their love for each other evident in their eyes .

Ils ont échangé des regards affectueux à travers la pièce, leur amour l'un pour l'autre évident dans leurs yeux.

ambitious
ambitious
[Adjectif]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambitieux

ambitieux

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .

Sa nature ambitieuse l'a conduit à entreprendre des projets difficiles que d'autres jugeaient impossibles, prouvant ainsi ses capacités à maintes reprises.

assertive
assertive
[Adjectif]

confident in expressing one's opinions, ideas, or needs in a clear, direct, and respectful manner

sûr de soi

sûr de soi

Ex: Assertive leaders inspire trust and motivate their teams to achieve goals .

Les leaders assertifs inspirent confiance et motivent leurs équipes à atteindre les objectifs.

bossy
bossy
[Adjectif]

constantly telling others what they should do

autoritaire, directif

autoritaire, directif

Ex: Being bossy can strain relationships , so it 's important to communicate suggestions without being overbearing .

Être autoritaire peut nuire aux relations, il est donc important de communiquer des suggestions sans être dominateur.

honest
honest
[Adjectif]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

honnête

honnête

Ex: Even in difficult situations , she remained honest and transparent , refusing to compromise her principles .

Même dans des situations difficiles, elle est restée honnête et transparente, refusant de compromettre ses principes.

loyal
loyal
[Adjectif]

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

loyal

loyal

Ex: The loyal companion never wavered in their devotion to their owner , offering unconditional love and companionship .

Le compagnon fidèle n'a jamais vacillé dans son dévouement envers son propriétaire, offrant un amour et une compagnie inconditionnels.

mature
mature
[Adjectif]

(of a young person or child) able to behave reasonably and responsibly, like an adult

mûr

mûr

Ex: Even as a teenager , she demonstrated mature empathy , offering support to those in need .

Même adolescente, elle a fait preuve d'une empathie mature, offrant son soutien à ceux dans le besoin.

moody
moody
[Adjectif]

experiencing frequent changes in mood, often without apparent reason or explanation

lunatique, d'humeur changeante

lunatique, d'humeur changeante

Ex: The moody artist channeled their emotions into their work, creating pieces that reflected their inner turmoil.

L'artiste capricieux a canalisé ses émotions dans son travail, créant des pièces qui reflétaient son tumulte intérieur.

open-minded
open-minded
[Adjectif]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

ouvert d'esprit

ouvert d'esprit

Ex: The manager fostered an open-minded work environment where employees felt comfortable sharing innovative ideas .

Le manager a favorisé un environnement de travail ouvert d'esprit où les employés se sentaient à l'aise pour partager des idées innovantes.

outgoing
outgoing
[Adjectif]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

extraverti, ouvert, sociable

extraverti, ouvert, sociable

Ex: Her outgoing nature made her the life of the party , always bringing energy and laughter to social events .

Sa nature extravertie faisait d'elle l'âme de la fête, apportant toujours énergie et rires aux événements sociaux.

patient
patient
[Adjectif]

able to remain calm, especially in challenging or difficult situations, without becoming annoyed or anxious

patient

patient

Ex: He showed patience in learning a new language, practicing regularly until he became fluent.

Il a fait preuve de patience en apprenant une nouvelle langue, s'entraînant régulièrement jusqu'à devenir fluent.

reliable
reliable
[Adjectif]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .

Le produit fiable a une réputation de durabilité et de performance.

sensitive
sensitive
[Adjectif]

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensible

sensible

Ex: The nurse ’s sensitive care helped put the patient at ease .

Les soins sensibles de l'infirmière ont aidé à mettre le patient à l'aise.

stubborn
stubborn
[Adjectif]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

têtu

têtu

Ex: Despite multiple attempts to convince him otherwise , he remained stubborn in his decision to quit his job .

Malgré plusieurs tentatives pour le convaincre du contraire, il est resté têtu dans sa décision de quitter son emploi.

bright
bright
[Adjectif]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

intelligent, brillant

intelligent, brillant

Ex: She was a bright learner , always eager to dive into new subjects .

Elle était une apprenante brillante, toujours désireuse de se plonger dans de nouveaux sujets.

conscientious
conscientious
[Adjectif]

acting in accordance with one's conscience and sense of duty

consciencieux

consciencieux

Ex: In any profession , a conscientious attitude leads to greater trust and respect from peers and clients alike .

Dans toute profession, une attitude consciencieuse conduit à une plus grande confiance et un plus grand respect de la part des pairs et des clients.

determined
determined
[Adjectif]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

obstiné

obstiné

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .

Son esprit déterminé a inspiré tout le monde autour d'elle à travailler plus dur.

gentle
gentle
[Adjectif]

showing kindness and empathy toward others

gentil

gentil

Ex: The gentle nature of the horse made it easy to ride .

La nature doucereuse du cheval le rendait facile à monter.

resourceful
resourceful
[Adjectif]

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

débrouillard, ingénieux

débrouillard, ingénieux

Ex: The resourceful engineer developed a cost-effective solution to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process .

L'ingénieur ingénieux a développé une solution rentable pour améliorer l'efficacité du processus de fabrication.

sarcastic
sarcastic
[Adjectif]

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

sarcastique, ironique

sarcastique, ironique

Ex: He could n't resist making a sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .

Il n'a pas pu résister à faire une remarque sarcastique sur sa tenue, bien qu'il sache que cela blesserait ses sentiments.

self-sufficient
self-sufficient
[Adjectif]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

autosuffisant,  autonome

autosuffisant, autonome

Ex: The program encourages students to become self-sufficient by developing practical skills for independent living .

Le programme encourage les étudiants à devenir autosuffisants en développant des compétences pratiques pour vivre de manière indépendante.

spontaneous
spontaneous
[Adjectif]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

spontané, impulsif

spontané, impulsif

Ex: Despite her careful nature , she occasionally had spontaneous bursts of creativity , leading to unexpected projects .

Malgré sa nature prudente, elle avait parfois des élans spontanés de créativité, conduisant à des projets inattendus.

steady
steady
[Adjectif]

not subject to significant change or decline

constant

constant

Ex: Steady income allows for better financial planning .

Un revenu stable permet une meilleure planification financière.

straightforward
straightforward
[Adjectif]

(of a person or their behavior) direct and honest

direct, franc

direct, franc

Ex: Despite the sensitive nature of the issue , he remained straightforward in his explanation , clarifying any misunderstandings .

Malgré la nature sensible du problème, il est resté direct dans son explication, clarifiant tout malentendu.

sympathetic
sympathetic
[Adjectif]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

sympathique

sympathique

Ex: The therapist provided a sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .

Le thérapeute a fourni un environnement compatissant à ses clients pour partager leurs émotions.

thorough
thorough
[Adjectif]

extremely careful and attentive to detail

méticuleux, minutieux

méticuleux, minutieux

Ex: She approached her research with a thorough mindset , verifying every fact before writing her report .

Elle a abordé sa recherche avec un état d'esprit méticuleux, vérifiant chaque fait avant de rédiger son rapport.

to come across

to discover, meet, or find someone or something by accident

rencontrer par hasard, trouver par hasard, tomber sur

rencontrer par hasard, trouver par hasard, tomber sur

Ex: I did n't expect to come across an old friend from high school at the conference , but it was a pleasant surprise .

Je ne m'attendais pas à tomber sur un vieil ami du lycée à la conférence, mais ce fut une agréable surprise.

deep down
deep down
[Phrase]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: Deep down, they both knew their friendship had changed, but they avoided acknowledging it.
on the whole
on the whole
[Adverbe]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

dans l'ensemble, globalement

dans l'ensemble, globalement

Ex: On the whole, the feedback from customers has been positive , with only a few minor complaints .

Dans l'ensemble, les retours des clients ont été positifs, avec seulement quelques plaintes mineures.

to tend
to tend
[verbe]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

avoir tendance, être enclin

avoir tendance, être enclin

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .

Dans les climats plus froids, les températures ont tendance à baisser considérablement pendant les mois d'hiver.

idiom
idiom
[nom]

a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture

expression idiomatique

expression idiomatique

Ex: The idiom ' piece of cake ' refers to something that is very easy to do , which has nothing to do with an actual piece of dessert .

L'idiome 'piece of cake' fait référence à quelque chose de très facile à faire, qui n'a rien à voir avec un vrai morceau de dessert.

down to earth

(of a person) not showing pretentious behavior

Ex: The politician's down-to-earth demeanor resonates with voters, as they feel he genuinely understands their concerns.
cold fish

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

un poisson froid, une personne froide

un poisson froid, une personne froide

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish.

Il sourit rarement, ce qui le fait passer pour un personnage froid.

soft touch

someone who can be easily taken advantage of

pigeon, poire

pigeon, poire

Ex: Scammers often target those they perceive as a soft touch, knowing they are more likely to give in to pressure .

Les escrocs ciblent souvent ceux qu'ils perçoivent comme des pigeons, sachant qu'ils sont plus susceptibles de céder à la pression.

quick temper

a tendency to quickly lose one's temper

tempérament emporté, caractère vif

tempérament emporté, caractère vif

Ex: If she does n't work on managing her quick temper, it may negatively impact her relationships .

Si elle ne travaille pas à gérer son tempérament vif, cela pourrait nuire à ses relations.

to {not} [hurt|harm] a (fly|flea)

to refrain from doing anything that would harm or threaten the life of any person or animal

Ex: The children were playing peacefully in the garden.They were so innocent and wouldn't harm a fly.
to [lift|raise] a finger

to make a minimal effort to do something, particularly in order to help someone

Ex: You didn't even raise a finger to help her.
heart of gold

a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family.
a pain in the neck

a person or thing that is very annoying or troublesome

Ex: She's a pain in the neck with her constant texting during dinner.
to [be|become] full of  {oneself}

to be extremely proud and believe that one is superior in intellect, importance, etc.

Ex: She's always talking about her accomplishments and how great she is; she's really full of herself.
the life and soul of the (party|event|gathering)

an energetic and sociable person who makes a place livelier

Ex: With his humor and ability to work a crowd, the stand-up comedian was the life and soul of every corporate event they hired him for.
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