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personality

[nom]

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

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.

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affectionate

[Adjectif]

expressing love and care

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.

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ambitious

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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assertive

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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bossy

[Adjectif]

constantly telling others what they should do

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.

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honest

[Adjectif]

telling the truth and having no intention of cheating or stealing

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.

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loyal

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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mature

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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moody

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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open-minded

[Adjectif]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

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.

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outgoing

[Adjectif]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

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.

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patient

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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reliable

[Adjectif]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

Ex: The reliable product has a reputation for durability and performance .Le produit **fiable** a une réputation de durabilité et de performance.

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sensitive

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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stubborn

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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bright

[Adjectif]

capable of thinking and learning in a good and quick way

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.

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conscientious

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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determined

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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gentle

[Adjectif]

showing kindness and empathy toward others

gentil

Ex: The gentle nature of the horse made it easy to ride .La nature **doucereuse** du cheval le rendait facile à monter.

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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

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.

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sarcastic

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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self-sufficient

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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spontaneous

[Adjectif]

tending to act on impulse or in the moment

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.

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steady

[Adjectif]

regular and constant for a long period of time

constant

Ex: He maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon , ensuring he did n’t tire too quickly .Il a maintenu un rythme **constant** tout au long du marathon, s'assurant qu'il ne se fatigue pas trop rapidement.

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straightforward

[Adjectif]

(of a person or their behavior) direct and honest

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.

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sympathetic

[Adjectif]

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

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.

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thorough

[Adjectif]

extremely careful and attentive to detail

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.

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to come across

[verbe]

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

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.

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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 .

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on the whole

[Adverbe]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

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.

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to tend

[verbe]

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

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.

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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

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.

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down to earth

[Phrase]

(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.

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cold fish

[nom]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

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**.

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soft touch

[nom]

someone who can be easily taken advantage of

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.

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quick temper

[nom]

a tendency to quickly lose one's temper

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.

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to not hurt a fly

[Phrase]

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.

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to lift a finger

[Phrase]

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

Ex: You did n't raise a finger to help her .

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heart of gold

[Phrase]

a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family .

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a pain in the neck

[Phrase]

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.

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to be full of oneself

[Phrase]

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.

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the life and soul of the party

[Phrase]

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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