Le livre Headway - Avancé - Unité 3

to move to a higher place

monter

to change one's position from a lying or reclining position into an upright one

se redresser, s'asseoir

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

se blottir, se recroqueviller

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

mépriser, regarder de haut

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

s'allonger

to turn a switch on a device so that it makes more sound, heat, etc.

monter

to set money or resources aside for future use

épargner, mettre de côté

to become faster

accélérer, celer

to become silent or less noisy

se calmer, faire silence

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

réduire

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

ralentir

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

échanger [qch] contre, commercer

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

bien s'habiller

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

simplifier, rendre accessible

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

s'habiller décontracté, s'habiller moins formel

to establish a fresh entity, such as a company, system, or organization

installer

to make someone excited, enthusiastic, or motivated, often for a particular purpose or activity

exalter, enthousiasmer

to start a computer or other electronic device and load its operating system into memory for use

démarrer, booter

to willingly step back from a position or authority, and allow someone else to take over

se retirer, démissionner

(of a machine or vehicle) to stop working as a result of a malfunction

tomber en panne

to make something stop working

arrêter, couper

to bring something to a conclusion or resolution, often in a way that was unexpected or unplanned

conclure, terminer

to buy the whole supply of something such as tickets, stocks, goods, etc.

acheter en bloc

to entirely consume a resource, leaving none remaining

épuiser, consommer entièrement

to clarify a particular detail or aspect after precise investigation

cerner, déterminer

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

se stabiliser, s'installer

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

effacer, surmonter

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

grandir

to no longer be asleep

se réveiller

to use up all of one's energy, especially to the point of stopping or ceasing to function

épuiser, rincer

to speak in a louder voice

parler plus fort

to make a space or environment become brighter and less gloomy, by adding more light sources or using lighter colors and materials

éclaircir, illuminer

to become less angry, upset, or worried

se calmer, s’apaiser

to stop trying when faced with failures or difficulties

abandonner, renoncer à

to lower something that was previously raised or suspended

abaisser, laisser descendre

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

aisé, bien nanti

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

dépression

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

prodigieux

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

riche, aisé, prospère

to show courage and strength in a difficult situation

resserrer les coudes, faire preuve de courage

(of a person) displaying a childish behavior due to being treated very well or having been given everything they desired in the past

gâté, pourri

to make something seem more important or noticeable by highlighting it

mettre en avant, souligner

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

riche

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

rich and financially successful

prospère

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modeste

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

budget

exercising caution and thoughtfulness in financial decisions to avoid wasteful or unnecessary expenses

prudent, attentif

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

to accumulate a large amount of wealth or money through one's own efforts, often through business ventures or investments

to experience difficulties or challenges in life, often over a prolonged period of time