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to try to find something or someone

chercher, rechercher

chercher, rechercher

Ex: He has been looking for a lost family heirloom for years , but he has yet to find it .Il **cherche** un héritage familial perdu depuis des années, mais il ne l'a pas encore trouvé.
to seek
[verbe]

to try to find a particular thing or person

chercher

chercher

Ex: Right now , the search and rescue team is actively seeking survivors in the disaster area .En ce moment, l'équipe de recherche et de sauvetage **cherche** activement des survivants dans la zone sinistrée.
full
[Adjectif]

having no space left

plein

plein

Ex: The bus was full, so we had to stand in the aisle during the journey .Le bus était **plein**, alors nous avons dû nous tenir dans l'allée pendant le voyage.
complete
[Adjectif]

having all the necessary parts

complet, complète

complet, complète

Ex: This is the complete collection of her poems .C'est la collection **complète** de ses poèmes.
fast
[Adjectif]

having a high speed when doing something, especially moving

rapide

rapide

Ex: The fast train arrived at the destination in no time .Le train **rapide** est arrivé à destination en un rien de temps.
quick
[Adjectif]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

rapide

rapide

Ex: The quick fox darted across the field , disappearing into the forest .Le renard **rapide** a traversé le champ en un éclair, disparaissant dans la forêt.
pair
[nom]

a set of two matching items that are designed to be used together or regarded as one

paire

paire

Ex: The couple received a beautiful pair of candlesticks as a wedding gift .Le couple a reçu une **paire** de chandeliers magnifiques comme cadeau de mariage.
couple
[nom]

a pair of things or people

deux, couple

deux, couple

Ex: A couple of students stayed behind to ask questions .**Un couple** d'étudiants est resté pour poser des questions.
distant
[Adjectif]

having a great space or extent between two points

lointain,  éloigné

lointain, éloigné

Ex: His distant hometown was far beyond the horizon .Sa ville natale **lointaine** était bien au-delà de l'horizon.
far
[Adverbe]

to or at a great distance

loin

loin

Ex: She traveled far to visit her grandparents .Elle a voyagé **loin** pour rendre visite à ses grands-parents.
job
[nom]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

emploi, travail

emploi, travail

Ex: She is looking for a part-time job to earn extra money .Elle cherche un **emploi** à temps partiel pour gagner de l'argent supplémentaire.
career
[nom]

a profession or a series of professions that one can do for a long period of one's life

carrière

carrière

Ex: He 's had a diverse career, including stints as a musician and a graphic designer .Il a eu une **carrière** diversifiée, comprenant des passages en tant que musicien et graphiste.
to hurt
[verbe]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

faire mal à

faire mal à

Ex: She was running and hurt her thigh muscle .Elle courait et s'est **blessé** le muscle de la cuisse.
damaged
[Adjectif]

(of a person or thing) harmed or spoiled

endommagé, abîmé

endommagé, abîmé

Ex: The damaged reputation of the company led to decreased sales .La réputation **endommagée** de l'entreprise a conduit à une baisse des ventes.
approximate
[Adjectif]

close to a certain quality or quantity, but not exact or precise

approximatif, approché

approximatif, approché

Ex: The approximate temperature outside is seventy degrees Fahrenheit .La température **approximative** à l'extérieur est de soixante-dix degrés Fahrenheit.
rough
[Adjectif]

approximate or lacking in detail or refinement

approximatif, sommaire

approximatif, sommaire

Ex: He gave a rough estimate of the costs involved in the project .Il a donné une **estimation approximative** des coûts impliqués dans le projet.
strongly
[Adverbe]

to a large or significant degree

fortement, vivement

fortement, vivement

Ex: The industry is strongly dominated by a few major players .
highly
[Adverbe]

in a favorable or approving manner

extrêmement, très

extrêmement, très

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups .La nouvelle politique a été **très** bien accueillie par les groupes environnementaux.
under
[préposition]

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

sous

sous

Ex: The treasure was buried under a big oak tree .Le trésor était enterré **sous** un grand chêne.
below
[Adverbe]

in a position or location situated beneath or lower than something else

en bas

en bas

Ex: A sound echoed from below the floorboards.Un son a résonné **en dessous** des planches du plancher.

(of information or physical objects) to circulate or distribute something, often in a haphazard or informal manner

circuler, se propager

circuler, se propager

Ex: There was a rumor about Jane going around in the office .Il y avait une rumeur sur Jane qui **circulait** dans le bureau.
to put off
[verbe]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

reporter, repousser, décaler

reporter, repousser, décaler

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.Ils ont déjà **reporté** la date du mariage deux fois.

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

se remettre de

se remettre de

Ex: She finally got over her fear of public speaking .Elle a finalement **surmonté** sa peur de parler en public.

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

trouver, imaginer

trouver, imaginer

Ex: We came up with a creative solution to the problem .Nous avons **trouvé** une solution créative au problème.

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuer

continuer

Ex: The teacher asked the students to carry on with the experiment during the next class .Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de **continuer** l'expérience pendant le prochain cours.
to make up
[verbe]

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventer

inventer

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .L'enfant a **inventé** une histoire sur son ami imaginaire.

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

bien s'habiller

bien s'habiller

Ex: Attending the wedding , guests were expected to dress up in semi-formal attire .En assistant au mariage, les invités étaient censés **se habiller** en tenue semi-formelle.

to emerge as a particular outcome

se terminer

se terminer

Ex: Despite their initial concerns, the project turned out to be completed on time and under budget.Malgré leurs préoccupations initiales, le projet s'est **avéré** être terminé à temps et en dessous du budget.
to lay off
[verbe]

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

licencier, renvoyer

licencier, renvoyer

Ex: The restaurant is laying off 20 waiters and waitresses due to the slow summer season .Le restaurant **licencie** 20 serveurs et serveuses en raison de la saison estivale lente.

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

exécuter

exécuter

Ex: Before making a decision , it 's crucial to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed changes .Avant de prendre une décision, il est crucial de **effectuer** une analyse coûts-avantages des changements proposés.
ill-fated
[Adjectif]

bringing bad fortune or ending in failure

de triste mémoire, funeste

de triste mémoire, funeste

Ex: The ill-fated romance between the star-crossed lovers ended in heartbreak and despair .La romance **malheureuse** entre les amants maudits s'est terminée par un chagrin et un désespoir.
brother
[nom]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

frère

frère

Ex: She does n't have any brothers , but she has a close friend who 's like a brother to her .Elle n'a pas de **frère**, mais elle a un ami proche qui est comme un frère pour elle.
sister
[nom]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

sœur

sœur

Ex: You should talk to your sister and see if she can help you with your problem .Tu devrais parler à ta **sœur** et voir si elle peut t'aider avec ton problème.

a talk that is between two or more people and they tell each other about different things like feelings, ideas, and thoughts

conversation

conversation

Ex: They had a long conversation about their future plans .Ils ont eu une longue **conversation** sur leurs projets futurs.
task
[nom]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

tâche

tâche

Ex: The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee .Le manager a délégué la **tâche** à son employé le plus de confiance.
perk
[nom]

an extra benefit that one receives in addition to one's salary due to one's job

avantage, privilège

avantage, privilège

Ex: The perks of the internship include free access to professional development courses and networking events .Les **avantages** du stage comprennent un accès gratuit à des cours de développement professionnel et à des événements de réseautage.
against
[préposition]

in opposition to someone or something

contre

contre

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .Nous devons protéger l'environnement **contre** la pollution.
to quit
[verbe]

to stop engaging in an activity permanently

arrêter

arrêter

Ex: After ten years in the company , she chose to quit and start her own business .Après dix ans dans l'entreprise, elle a choisi de **quitter** et de créer sa propre entreprise.
man
[nom]

a person who is a male adult

homme

homme

Ex: My uncle and dad are strong men who can fix things .Mon oncle et mon père sont des **hommes** forts qui peuvent réparer des choses.

to have a similar appearance or characteristic to someone or something else

ressembler à

ressembler à

Ex: The actor strongly resembles the historical figure he portrays in the movie .L'acteur **ressemble** fortement au personnage historique qu'il incarne dans le film.
to need
[verbe]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

avoir besoin

avoir besoin

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .La maison **a besoin** d'être nettoyée avant l'arrivée des invités.
benefit
[nom]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

prestation, allocation

prestation, allocation

Ex: Many citizens rely on social benefits to cover basic living expenses during difficult times .De nombreux citoyens dépendent des **prestations sociales** pour couvrir les dépenses de base pendant les périodes difficiles.
to resign
[verbe]

to officially announce one's departure from a job, position, etc.

démissionner de

démissionner de

Ex: They resigned from the committee in protest of the decision .Ils ont **démissionné** du comité en signe de protestation contre la décision.
sibling
[nom]

one's brother or sister

frère ou sœur, sœur

frère ou sœur, sœur

Ex: The siblings reunited for their parents ' anniversary , reminiscing about their childhood .Les **frères et sœurs** se sont réunis pour l'anniversaire de leurs parents, évoquant leur enfance.
guy
[nom]

a person, typically a male

mec, type, gars, homme

mec, type, gars, homme

Ex: She met a nice guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .Elle a rencontré un **gars** sympa au café et ils ont parlé pendant des heures.

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

ressembler à, avoir l'air de

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?Est-ce que cette maison **ressemble à** celle dans laquelle tu as séjourné auparavant ?
unfortunate
[Adjectif]

experiencing something bad due to bad luck

malheureux,  regrettable

malheureux, regrettable

Ex: Unfortunate accidents can happen at any time , which is why it 's important to always prioritize safety .Des accidents **malheureux** peuvent survenir à tout moment, c'est pourquoi il est important de toujours donner la priorité à la sécurité.
to require
[verbe]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exiger, nécessiter

exiger, nécessiter

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .Pour faire le gâteau, la recette **exigera** des œufs, de la farine, du sucre et du beurre.
to chat
[verbe]

to send and receive messages on an online platform

chatter, bavarder

chatter, bavarder

Ex: The group decided to chat using the new messaging platform .Le groupe a décidé de **discuter** en utilisant la nouvelle plateforme de messagerie.
opposed
[Adjectif]

trying to stop something because one strongly disagrees with it

opposé à

opposé à

Ex: Animal rights activists were opposed to the use of animals in cosmetic testing, advocating for cruelty-free alternatives.Les défenseurs des droits des animaux étaient **opposés** à l'utilisation d'animaux dans les tests cosmétiques, plaidant pour des alternatives sans cruauté.
idiom
[nom]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idiome, locution

idiome, locution

Ex: The comedian ’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .L'**idiome** du comédien était si reconnaissable que les fans pouvaient immédiatement dire quelles blagues étaient les siennes.

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

pieux mensonge, mensonge innocent

pieux mensonge, mensonge innocent

Ex: She told her grandmother a white lie, pretending to enjoy the handmade sweater she received as a gift .Elle a dit à sa grand-mère un **mensonge pieux**, prétendant apprécier le pull fait main qu'elle avait reçu en cadeau.

to try to get a person's attention, particularly by attempting to make eye contact

Ex: The street performer was juggling and doing tricks to catch passersby's eyes.

used to emphasize a question or statement, showing surprise or confusion

Ex: When on earth did you find the time to do all that?
to the letter
[préposition]

in a very precise and exact way and with great attention to detail

à la lettre, au pied de la lettre

à la lettre, au pied de la lettre

Ex: She thinks recipes must be followed to the letter.Elle pense que les recettes doivent être suivies **à la lettre**.

the part of the night that is the most quiet and dark

Ex: We buried it in the garden dead of night.

(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.

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.

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: The CEO's vision for the company extended beyond short-term profits; she always emphasized the big picture of creating a positive societal impact.

to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
gut feeling
[Phrase]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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