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Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire - Unité 7

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Headway - Intermediate

the nonverbal communication of thoughts, feelings, or intentions through physical gestures, posture, facial expressions, and movements

langage corporel, communication non verbale

langage corporel, communication non verbale

Ex: body language can improve communication in relationships .
to bite
[verbe]

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordre

mordre

Ex: He could n't resist the temptation and decided bite into the tempting chocolate bar .
to blow up
[verbe]

to fill with air or gas until something becomes inflated

gonfler, inflater

gonfler, inflater

Ex: blew up the tires on the bike to the proper pressure .
balloon
[nom]

a thin and small rubber bag with a hole into which air is blown and is used as a toy or decoration

ballon de baudruche, ballon, ballon gonflable

ballon de baudruche, ballon, ballon gonflable

Ex: A balloon was gifted to her on Valentine ’s Day .
to clap
[verbe]

to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention

frapper dans ses mains

frapper dans ses mains

Ex: clapped politely at the end of the speech .
to climb
[verbe]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

grimper, monter, gravir

grimper, monter, gravir

Ex: The mountain guide encouraged the team climb together , emphasizing the importance of teamwork .
ladder
[nom]

a piece of equipment with a set of steps that are connected to two long bars, used for climbing up and down a height

échelle

échelle

Ex: He used ladder to reach the top shelf in the garage and grab the toolbox .
to hit
[verbe]

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

frapper

frapper

Ex: The hit the ball out of the park for a home run .
nail
[nom]

a small strong pointy metal that is inserted into walls or wooden objects using a hammer to hang things from or fasten them together

clou

clou

Ex: She checked that each nail was driven in straight for a neat finish.
to hug
[verbe]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

prendre [qqn] dans ses bras, embrasser, se prendre dans les bras

prendre [qqn] dans ses bras, embrasser, se prendre dans les bras

Ex: Feeling grateful , hugged the person who returned her lost belongings .
tight
[Adjectif]

closely joined or connected

étroit, serré

étroit, serré

Ex: They formed tight circle around the campfire to keep warm .
to kick
[verbe]

to hit a thing or person with the foot

donner un coup de pied

donner un coup de pied

Ex: kicked the old car when it broke down .

the oval-shaped ball that is used for playing American football

football américain, ballon de football américain

football américain, ballon de football américain

to kneel
[verbe]

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

s'agenouiller

s'agenouiller

Ex: In traditional weddings , the bride and groom kneel at the altar during certain rituals .
to pray
[verbe]

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

prier

prier

Ex: The community gathers pray during religious festivals .
to point
[verbe]

to show the place or direction of someone or something by holding out a finger or an object

montrer (du doigt), indiquer

montrer (du doigt), indiquer

Ex: She points to the map to show where the park is.
gun
[nom]

a type of weapon that can fire bullets, etc.

pistolet

pistolet

Ex: Shotguns are effective guns for home defense .
to scratch
[verbe]

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

gratter

gratter

Ex: Be careful not scratch the glass when cleaning it with a rough cloth .

a wound or small injury caused by the bite of an insect, often resulting in itching, swelling, or irritation

piqûre d'insecte, morsure d'insecte

piqûre d'insecte, morsure d'insecte

Ex: He wore long sleeves to avoid insect bites while camping .
to stare
[verbe]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

fixer (du regard), regarder fixement

fixer (du regard), regarder fixement

Ex: Right now , I staring at the intricate details of the painting .
window
[nom]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

fenêtre

fenêtre

Ex: window had a transparent glass that allowed sunlight to pass through .
to whistle
[verbe]

to make a high-pitched sound by forcing air out through one's partly closed lips

siffler

siffler

Ex: whistled softly to himself as he worked in the garden .
tune
[nom]

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

air

air

Ex: He can play almost tune on his guitar by ear .
to lick
[verbe]

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

lécher, passer la langue sur

lécher, passer la langue sur

Ex: licked his lips in anticipation of the delicious meal .

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

glace

glace

Ex: The little boy eagerly licked ice cream, trying to catch every last bit .
to march
[verbe]

to walk firmly with regular steps

défiler

défiler

Ex: marched together , singing songs of unity .
soldier
[nom]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldat

soldat

Ex: soldier polished his boots until they shone .

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

l'indifférence, le mépris

l'indifférence, le mépris

Ex: The manager displayed cold shoulder towards the employee who had made a mistake .

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

Ex: It took some time for the new colleagues to understand each other 's perspectives , but eventually , they began see eye to eye and work collaboratively .

to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of

Ex: Accepting the role as team leader felt overwhelming, and she wondered if she was in over her head.

to speak or argue in vain, with little or no chance of being listened to or heeded

Ex: I've far better things to do than waste my breath arguing.
out of hand
[Phrase]

impossible or very hard to control

incontrôlable

incontrôlable

Ex: The negotiations between the two countries out of hand when insults were exchanged and diplomatic talks broke down .
to kick up
[verbe]

to stir up or provoke a reaction or response

susciter, provoquer

susciter, provoquer

Ex: The announcement of the policy change kicked up a lot of criticism.

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

Ex: The dog made a fuss when its owner left the house, whining and barking until they returned.

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

aimer les sucreries, être (plutôt) sucré (que salé)

aimer les sucreries, être (plutôt) sucré (que salé)

Ex: He has such a sweet tooth that he's known for his homemade pies and pastries at family gatherings.

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
to love
[verbe]

to have very strong feelings for someone or something that is important to us and we like a lot and want to take care of

adorer

adorer

Ex: love their hometown and take pride in its history and traditions .
furious
[Adjectif]

(of a person) feeling great anger

furieux

furieux

Ex: He furious with himself for making such a costly mistake .
to ignore
[verbe]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorer

ignorer

Ex: Over the years , he has ignored unnecessary criticism to focus on his goals .
worth
[Adjectif]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

valoir, peser

valoir, peser

Ex: This book worth reading for anyone interested in history .

to know something's meaning, particularly something that someone says

comprendre

comprendre

Ex: After reading the explanation a few times , I understand the concept .
to agree
[verbe]

to hold the same opinion as another person about something

être d’accord, s'accorder avec

être d’accord, s'accorder avec

Ex: We agree that this is the best restaurant in town .

used to describe a situation or a person that is not being managed or regulated properly, resulting in chaos or recklessness

Ex: The machine malfunctioned and spun out of control, causing panic on the factory floor.
to joke
[verbe]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

plaisanter

plaisanter

Ex: The joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .
heart
[nom]

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

cœur

cœur

Ex: heart pumps blood throughout the body to provide oxygen and nutrients .
head
[nom]

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

tête

tête

Ex: She rested head on the soft pillow and closed her eyes .
hand
[nom]

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

main

main

Ex: She used hand to cover her mouth when she laughed .
foot
[nom]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

pied

pied

Ex: She tapped foot nervously while waiting for the results .
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