Le livre English File - Avancé - Leçon 8B

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

voyager

‌the business of providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure

tourisme

impressive or grand in appearance, size, presence that inspires respect, admiration, or awe

imposant, majestueux

not impressive, significant, or noteworthy in appearance, size, or manner

peu impressionnant, sans prétention

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

incroyable

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

iconique

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

animé, vivant

in a place that is very far from where people usually go to

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pittoresque

far away in space or distant in position

éloigné, lointain

remaining fresh, pure, and unharmed, without any signs of decay or damage

préservé, intact

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

ennuyeux, léthargique

to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

surpeupler, bondir

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

surestimer

costing a lot of money

cher, coûteux

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

délabré, décrépit

lacking emotional or spiritual depth or qualities

sans âme, inhumain

having a cheap or overly showy appearance

de mauvais goût, kitsch

intended for, visited by, or attractive to tourists, in a way that one does not like it

touristique

to relax and take a break especially when feeling stressed or upset

se détendre, se relaxer

to enlarge or lengthen something

agrandir

to escape from someone or somewhere

s'échapper, s'enfuir

to travel or move from one location to another

aller

to continue without stopping

continuer

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

frapper

to arrange or put off an activity or an event for a later time than its original schedule

reporter

to refill an electronic device with energy

recharger

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

échantillon

to start a journey

se mettre en route, partir

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

s'imprégner de, absorber

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

errer, vagabonder

(of food or drink) having gone bad or become unsuitable for consumption

gâté, avarié