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Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire - Unité 3

Vous trouverez ici le vocabulaire de l'unité 3 du manuel de cours Headway Intermediate, tel que « vitalement », « tricoter », « négligé », etc.

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Headway - Intermediate
balance
[nom]

the state of being steady or stable, where things are in proper proportion or harmony

l'équilibre, la stabilité

l'équilibre, la stabilité

Ex: She strives to keep her balance during stressful times .
to go
[verbe]

to view a specific page or website

aller, consulter

aller, consulter

Ex: He went to the news website to stay informed about current events.

websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.

médias sociaux

médias sociaux

Ex: They discussed the impact social media on society .
run
[nom]

the act of moving on foot at a fast pace, often faster than walking, as a form of exercise or to travel a distance quickly

course, course à pied

course, course à pied

Ex: She went for a run around the park before breakfast .
to watch
[verbe]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

regarder, observer

regarder, observer

Ex: I watch the game tomorrow with my friends .
to sing
[verbe]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

chanter

chanter

Ex: The sang the blues with a lot of emotion .
choir
[nom]

a group of singers who perform together, particularly in religious ceremonies or in public

chœur

chœur

Ex: He sings in a choir that performs classical choral music .
to knit
[verbe]

to create clothing, fabric, etc., typically from wool or thread, using a machine or a pair of long and thin needles

tricoter

tricoter

Ex: The warm mittens knitted by hand for the cold season .
to sew
[verbe]

to join two or more pieces of fabric or other materials together, often by using a needle and thread

coudre, rassembler

coudre, rassembler

Ex: Grandma loved sew patches on her grandchildren 's backpacks to personalize them .
to go
[verbe]

to travel or move from one location to another

aller

aller

Ex: Does this train go to the airport?
gym
[nom]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

salle de sport, gym

salle de sport, gym

Ex: I saw her lifting weights at gym yesterday .

the act of buying goods from stores

shopping

shopping

Ex: They are planning shopping trip this weekend .
to do
[verbe]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

faire

faire

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

bricolage

bricolage

Ex: The satisfaction of completing a do-it-yourself project can be incredibly rewarding, knowing you accomplished something with your own hands.
yoga
[nom]

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

yoga

yoga

Ex: Yoga is a great way to start the day .
to play
[verbe]

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

jouer

jouer

Ex: You 'll play in the playroom today .
squash
[nom]

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

squash

squash

Ex: The objective squash is to hit the ball against the front wall in a way that makes it difficult for the opponent to return .

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

sport nautique, activité aquatique

sport nautique, activité aquatique

Ex: Surfing is one of the most water sports worldwide .
to cycle
[verbe]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

faire du vélo, rouler à moto

faire du vélo, rouler à moto

Ex: In the city , it 's common to see cycling to avoid traffic and reach their destinations faster .
camping
[nom]

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

camping

camping

Ex: We are planning camping trip for the weekend .

a game designed to be played on a computer

jeu vidéo

jeu vidéo

Ex: The online store offers discounts on several computer games this week .

a sport that involves riders performing specific tasks like jumping over obstacles or showcasing their skills on horseback

équitation, randonnée équestre

équitation, randonnée équestre

Ex: He injured his arm during horse riding competition last year .
jogging
[nom]

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

jogging

jogging

Ex: There's a group in my neighborhood that meets for jogging every Saturday.
helmet
[nom]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

casque

casque

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.
drill
[nom]

a way of instruction through repetition and a lot of practice

exercice de répétition

exercice de répétition

Ex: Firefighters conducted an drill to prepare for emergencies .

the act or practice of concentrating on the mind and releasing negative energy or thoughts for religious reasons or for calming one's mind

méditation

méditation

Ex: David includes meditation in his spiritual routine for inner peace .
trainer
[nom]

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

chaussure de sport

chaussure de sport

Ex: She wore her trainers with jeans for a casual look .
sales
[nom]

the total amount of income a company, store, etc. makes from the sales of goods or services over a specific period of time

les ventes, le chiffre d'affaires

les ventes, le chiffre d'affaires

Ex: sales figures indicate that the product has become a favorite among consumers .
saddle
[nom]

a seat made for riding on the back of a horse or other animal

selle, saddle

selle, saddle

Ex: A saddle is essential for long-distance horseback riding .
needle
[nom]

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

aiguille

aiguille

Ex: They developed a new type needle that reduces pain during injections .
thread
[nom]

a thin strand of material, such as cotton, nylon, or silk, used for sewing or weaving

fil, fili

fil, fili

a portable, padded, and zippered bag used for sleeping, typically outdoors or while camping

sac de couchage, sac de sommeil

sac de couchage, sac de sommeil

Ex: They laid out sleeping bags inside the tent before nightfall .

a small tool with a metal part by which screws can be turned

tournevis

tournevis

Ex: The magnetic tip of screwdriver helped hold screws in place .

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

planche de surf

planche de surf

Ex: She enjoys surfing and spends her weekends riding surfboard along the coastline .

a card that can be used to pay for items one buys in a particular store

carte du magasin

carte du magasin

Ex: He prefers using his credit card instead of store card for flexibility .

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

survêtement

survêtement

Ex: tracksuit comes in various colors and designs , catering to different tastes and styles .
headset
[nom]

the part of a bicycle that connects the front fork to the frame, allowing it to turn for steering

jeu de direction, direction

jeu de direction, direction

Ex: headset bearings were worn out after years of heavy use .
mat
[nom]

a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on

tapis, matelas

tapis, matelas

Ex: The gym mats for users to perform floor exercises and reduce impact on their joints .
shorts
[nom]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

short

short

Ex: She paired her shorts with a light cotton shirt for a casual day out .
tent
[nom]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tente

tente

Ex: We slept in tent during our camping trip .
racket
[nom]

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

raquette

raquette

Ex: The professional player autographed racket for his fan .
wetsuit
[nom]

a tight-fitting piece of clothing made of rubber that is worn by underwater swimmers to remain warm

combinaison de plongée

combinaison de plongée

Ex: After a day of snorkeling , she peeled off wetsuit, feeling exhilarated from her underwater adventures .
to sip
[verbe]

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

boire à petites gorgées, siroter

boire à petites gorgées, siroter

Ex: The wine connoisseur sipped the fine vintage to appreciate its nuances .
unkempt
[Adjectif]

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

mal peigné

mal peigné

Ex: He appeared at the meeting unkempt hair , looking like he ’d overslept .
jet set
[nom]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

le jet-set, la haute société

le jet-set, la haute société

Ex: The island attracts jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .

a plastic card, usually given to us by a bank, that we use to pay for goods and services

carte de crédit

carte de crédit

Ex: We earn reward points every time we use credit card.

the lowest level of salary, set by the law

salaire minimum

salaire minimum

Ex: Many people struggle to make ends meet minimum wage alone .
vitally
[Adverbe]

with crucial significance or paramount importance

de manière cruciale, de manière vitale

de manière cruciale, de manière vitale

Ex: The teacher 's role vitally influential in shaping young minds .
pay
[nom]

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

salaire, paie, paye

salaire, paie, paye

Ex: They pay during the final job interview .

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

augmentation

augmentation

Ex: increase in productivity led to higher profits for the company .

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

télévision, télé

télévision, télé

Ex: She turned television on to catch the news .
to go for
[verbe]

to choose something among other things

choisir, apprécier, aimer

choisir, apprécier, aimer

Ex: Igo for the salmon from the menu ; it 's my favorite dish .
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