Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire - Unité 3

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

équilibre, balance

to view a specific page or website

aller, consulter

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

médias sociaux

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

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

regarder, observer

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

chanter

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

chœur

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

tricoter

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

coudre, assembler

to travel or move from one location to another

aller

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

salle de sport, gym

the act of buying goods from stores

shopping

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

faire

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

bricolage

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

yoga

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

jouer

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

squash

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

sport nautique, activité aquatique

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

faire du vélo, cycler

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

camping

a game designed to be played on a computer

jeu vidéo

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

équitation, sports équestres

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

jogging

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

casque

a way of instruction through repetition and a lot of practice

exercice de répétition

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

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

chaussure de sport

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

ventes, chiffre d'affaires

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

selle

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

aiguille

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

fil, ligne

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

sac de couchage

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

tournevis

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

planche de surf

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

carte du magasin

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

survêtement

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

jeu de direction, tête de direction

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

tapis, matelas

short pants that end either above or at the knees

short

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

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

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

combinaison de plongée

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

boire à petites gorgées, siroter

(of hair) not brushed or cut neatly

mal peigné

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

la jet-set, le milieu jet-set

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

carte de crédit

the lowest level of salary, set by the law

salaire minimum

with crucial significance or paramount importance

de manière cruciale, de façon vitale

the money that is paid to someone for doing their job

salaire, paie, paye

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

augmentation

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

télévision, télé

to choose something among other things

choisir, apprécier, aimer