Avancement - Avancé - Unité 4

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

cas désespéré

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

zone grise

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

pente glissante

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

appel de réveil

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

pieds démangeants

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

tentative peu probable

a treatment that is not fair or equal

un mauvais coup

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

pensée illusoire

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable, regardless of what actions are taken to prevent it

conclusion inévitable

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

dernier recours

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

grâce salvatrice

a situation or thing that has both positive and negative aspects or consequences, making it difficult to assess whether it is ultimately beneficial or detrimental

double tranchant

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

légèreté d'esprit

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

accro

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

crie

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

spiritualisme

a fraudulent or deceptive act or scheme intended to trick or fool people

canular

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

cloué au lit

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

saisir

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

menottes

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

écarter

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

résister à

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

aigu

(of a person) to fall and usually become unconscious due to illness

s'effondrer

marked by ill omens or signs, especially of future misfortune or failure

inauspice

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

prévenant

behaving in a manner that is considered strange and unconventional

excentrique

beyond what is ordinary, expected, and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

étrange

the process of reasoning from general principles or premises to a specific conclusion

déduction

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

sceptique