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to travel

[verbe]

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

voyager

Ex: We decided to travel by plane to reach our destination faster.Nous avons décidé de **voyager** en avion pour atteindre notre destination plus rapidement.

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tourism

[nom]

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

tourisme

Ex: The tourism industry has been impacted significantly by global travel restrictions .L'industrie du **tourisme** a été considérablement affectée par les restrictions de voyage mondiales.

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imposing

[Adjectif]

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

imposant, majestueux

Ex: The imposing statue in the town square honored the city's founder, standing tall and proud.La statue **imposante** sur la place de la ville honorait le fondateur de la ville, debout et fière.

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unimposing

[Adjectif]

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

peu impressionnant, sans prétention

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breathtaking

[Adjectif]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

incroyable

Ex: Walking through the ancient ruins, I was struck by the breathtaking scale of the architecture and the rich history that surrounded me.En marchant à travers les ruines anciennes, j'ai été frappé par l'échelle **à couper le souffle** de l'architecture et la riche histoire qui m'entourait.

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iconic

[Adjectif]

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

iconique

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of Paris and French culture .La Tour Eiffel est un symbole **iconique** de Paris et de la culture française.

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lively

[Adjectif]

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

animé, vivant

Ex: The children 's laughter filled the air , making the park feel lively.Les rires des enfants remplissaient l'air, rendant le parc **animé**.

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off the beaten track

[Phrase]

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

Ex: They went off the beaten route to find an untouched beach for their vacation.

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picturesque

[Adjectif]

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

pittoresque

Ex: The picturesque coastal town boasted sandy beaches and quaint cottages .La ville côtière **pittoresque** était fière de ses plages de sable et de ses cottages charmants.

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remote

[Adjectif]

far away in space or distant in position

éloigné, lointain

Ex: The remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .La ferme **éloignée** était entourée de vastes champs de cultures.

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unspoiled

[Adjectif]

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

intact, préservé

Ex: The fruit was picked at the peak of ripeness and was still unspoiled when it arrived at the market.Le fruit a été cueilli à son apogée de maturité et était encore **intact** lorsqu'il est arrivé au marché.

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dull

[Adjectif]

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

ennuyeux, monotone

Ex: The dull lecture made it hard for students to stay awake .La conférence **ennuyeuse** a rendu difficile pour les étudiants de rester éveillés.

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to overcrowd

[verbe]

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

surcharger, encombrer

Ex: The elevators tend to overcrowd during the morning commute .Les ascenseurs ont tendance à **se surpeupler** pendant les trajets du matin.

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to overrate

[verbe]

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

surestimer

Ex: Technology companies often overrate the demand for new features .Les entreprises technologiques **surestiment** souvent la demande pour de nouvelles fonctionnalités.

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pricey

[Adjectif]

costing a lot of money

cher, coûteux

Ex: He opted for a pricey hotel room with a great view .Il a opté pour une chambre d'hôtel **coûteuse** avec une vue magnifique.

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rundown

[Adjectif]

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

délabré, décrépit

Ex: The small rundown shop barely attracted any customers anymore.La petite boutique **délabrée** n'attirait plus guère de clients.

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soulless

[Adjectif]

lacking emotional or spiritual depth or qualities

sans âme, dépourvu d'émotion

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tacky

[Adjectif]

having a cheap or overly showy appearance

de mauvais goût, kitsch

Ex: The tacky design ruined the elegant vibe .Le design **de mauvais goût** a ruiné l'ambiance élégante.

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touristy

[Adjectif]

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

touristique

Ex: She wanted to avoid the touristy areas and experience the city like a local .Elle voulait éviter les zones **touristiques** et découvrir la ville comme un local.

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to chill out

[verbe]

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

se détendre, se relaxer

Ex: The therapist suggested a few techniques to help chill out your mind .Le thérapeute a suggéré quelques techniques pour aider à **décompresser** votre esprit.

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to extend

[verbe]

to enlarge or lengthen something

agrandir

Ex: The city council plans to extend the park by adding more green space .Le conseil municipal prévoit d'**étendre** le parc en ajoutant plus d'espaces verts.

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to get away

[verbe]

to escape from someone or somewhere

s'échapper, s'enfuir

Ex: The bank robber tried to get away with the stolen cash, but the police caught up to him.Le braqueur de banque a essayé de **s'échapper** avec l'argent volé, mais la police l'a rattrapé.

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to go

[verbe]

to travel or move from one location to another

aller

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?Est-ce que ce train **va** à l'aéroport ?

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to go on

[verbe]

to continue without stopping

continuer

Ex: She told him to go on with his studies and not let setbacks deter him.Elle lui a dit de **continuer** ses études et de ne pas laisser les revers le décourager.

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to hit

[verbe]

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

frapper

Ex: The baseball player hit the ball out of the park for a home run .Le joueur de baseball a **frappé** la balle hors du parc pour un coup de circuit.

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to postpone

[verbe]

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

reporter

Ex: I will postpone my dentist appointment until after my vacation .Je vais **reporter** mon rendez-vous chez le dentiste après mes vacances.

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to recharge

[verbe]

to refill an electronic device with energy

recharger

Ex: They recharge the portable power bank to have a backup power source .Ils **rechargent** la banque d'énergie portable pour avoir une source d'alimentation de secours.

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sample

[nom]

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

échantillon

Ex: The biopsy sample was examined to diagnose the disease .L'**échantillon** de biopsie a été examiné pour diagnostiquer la maladie.

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to set off

[verbe]

to start a journey

se mettre en route, partir

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside , enjoying the fresh air .Les cyclistes **partent** pour leur longue randonnée à travers la campagne, profitant de l'air frais.

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to soak up

[verbe]

to fully immerse oneself in an experience

s'imprégner, absorber

Ex: In the bustling market, they eagerly soaked the local flavors up by trying various street foods.Dans le marché animé, ils ont avidement **absorbé** les saveurs locales en essayant diverses nourritures de rue.

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to wander

[verbe]

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

errer, vagabonder

Ex: As the evening breeze picked up , they wandered along the riverbank , chatting idly and enjoying the cool air .Alors que la brise du soir se levait, ils **erraient** le long de la rive, bavardant sans but et profitant de l'air frais.

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spoiled

[Adjectif]

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

avarié, gâté

Ex: The spoiled meat emitted a foul smell that made the whole kitchen unpleasant .La viande **avariée** a émis une odeur nauséabonde qui a rendu toute la cuisine désagréable.

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