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Le livre English File - Avancé - Leçon 8A

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English File - Advanced
health
[nom]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

santé

santé

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on health and well-being .

the field of science that is concerned with treating injuries and diseases

médecin

médecin

Ex: The conference brought together experts from around the world to discuss the latest breakthroughs medicine, including gene therapy and personalized treatment plans .
bruise
[nom]

an injury on the skin that appears as a dark mark, caused by a blow involving the rupture of vessels underneath

bleu, contusion

bleu, contusion

Ex: He was embarrassed to show his friends bruise on his side , a reminder of his clumsiness during a recent soccer match .
rash
[nom]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

rougeurs, éruption

rougeurs, éruption

Ex: Treatment for rash depends on its cause and may involve topical creams or ointments , oral medications , antihistamines , or addressing the underlying condition .
blister
[nom]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

ampoule, cloque

ampoule, cloque

Ex: In severe cases , large or blisters may require medical attention to prevent complications and promote healing .

a secondary effect of any drug or medicine, usually an undesirable one

effet secondaire

effet secondaire

Ex: Although the pain reliever worked well for her headaches , she decided to stop taking it due to the side effects that interfered with her daily activities .
small
[Adjectif]

minor or limited in extent, intensity, or amount

petit, mineur

petit, mineur

Ex: The donation made small difference , but every bit helped the community .
cut
[nom]

the act of dividing or separating something, typically with a knife or other sharp tool

coupe, section

coupe, section

Ex: Although the pain reliever worked well for her headaches, she decided to stop taking it due to the unpleasant side effects that interfered with her daily activities.
deep
[Adjectif]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

profond

profond

Ex: They drilled a hole that was two meters deep to reach the underground pipes.

an inflammation of the throat that is typically caused by a viral or bacterial infection

infection de la gorge, angine

infection de la gorge, angine

Ex: To prevent throat infection, it 's important to practice good hygiene , such as washing hands regularly and avoiding close contact with sick individuals .
sprain
[nom]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

entorse, foulure

entorse, foulure

Ex: A sprain can take weeks to heal , depending on the extent of the injury .
ankle
[nom]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

cheville

cheville

Ex: He sprained ankle during the basketball game .
broken
[Adjectif]

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

cassé, cassée

cassé, cassée

Ex: She looked at the broken vase , saddened by broken pieces on the ground .
arm
[nom]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

bras

bras

Ex: She used arm to push open the heavy door .
cold
[Adjectif]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

froid

froid

Ex: The ice cubes made the drink cold.
flu
[nom]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

grippe

grippe

Ex: Wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of flu.

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

intoxication alimentaire

intoxication alimentaire

Ex: The restaurant was temporarily closed after multiple reports food poisoning from customers who ate there .

a medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, which is fatal in some cases

crise cardiaque

crise cardiaque

Ex: The heart attack took everyone by surprise , highlighting the unpredictability of heart disease .
to stroke
[verbe]

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

caresser

caresser

Ex: To calm the nervous kitten , the veterinarian stroked its back while examining it .

a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area

médecin généraliste

médecin généraliste

Ex: general practitioner emphasized the importance of preventive care , encouraging patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of chronic diseases .

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

spécialiste

spécialiste

Ex: specialist’s office is located in the city ’s medical district .
surgeon
[nom]

a doctor who performs medical operation

chirurgien, chirurgienne

chirurgien, chirurgienne

Ex: surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the operation to the patient before proceeding .

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

psychiatre

psychiatre

Ex: psychiatrist's office offers counseling services for individuals experiencing psychological distress .
simile
[nom]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

comparaison

comparaison

Ex: The poet 's use of simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .

used to describe someone who refuses to change their opinion or chosen course of action

Ex: She 's stubborn as a mule when it comes to trying new foods , sticking to her familiar favorites without any willingness to explore different flavors .

completely lacking the ability to hear sounds

Ex: Emily turned up the volume on the TV, but her grandfather still couldn't hear a thing.

used to refer to someone who is unable to see well

Ex: Without my reading glasses , Ias blind as a bat to all the fine print .

used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

Ex: Despite his age , Mr. Johnson as fit as a fiddle by following a nutritious diet and engaging in daily exercise .

used to refer to someone who is extremely thin, often in an unhealthy way

Ex: Lisa is thin as a rake and she struggles to gain weight .

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.

used to describe a very well-behaved and obedient individual, especially a child

Ex: The children were good as gold, waiting patiently at the entrance .

(of a person) not easily broken, weakened, or defeated

Ex: The marathon runner pushed through the grueling race with sheer determination.

a tough person who is not easily affected by emotions

Ex: The boxer hard as nails and never backed down from a fight .

to sleep in a way that one cannot be easily woken up

Ex: With the soft rain falling outside, she curled up under a blanket and slept like a dog, completely unaware of the world around her.

to drink too much of alcoholic drinks on a regular basis

Ex: He's known in his circle for being able to drink like a fish, but it's not something to be proud of.
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