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backup

[nom]

the act of providing assistance or support to someone or something

renfort, soutien

Ex: The team requested backup from another department to complete the project on time .L'équipe a demandé du **renfort** à un autre département pour terminer le projet à temps.

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slip-up

[nom]

a minor mistake or error, often resulting from carelessness or inattention

erreur, bévue

Ex: Despite the slip-up in his report , his overall performance was still impressive .Malgré le **lapsus** dans son rapport, sa performance globale était toujours impressionnante.

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shake-up

[nom]

a major reorganization or restructuring, especially of an organization or system

réorganisation, restructuration

Ex: The recent shake-up in the political party led to a shift in public opinion .Le récent **remaniement** au sein du parti politique a entraîné un changement dans l'opinion publique.

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holdup

[nom]

a delay or interruption, often caused by an unexpected problem or obstacle

retard, interruption

Ex: The police investigated the holdup at the bank yesterday .La police a enquêté sur le **hold-up** à la banque hier.

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outcome

[nom]

the result or consequence of a situation, event, or action

résultat, issue

Ex: Market trends can often predict the outcome of business investments .Les tendances du marché peuvent souvent prédire le **résultat** des investissements commerciaux.

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outfit

[nom]

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

tenue

Ex: He received many compliments on his outfit at the wedding , which he had chosen with great care .Il a reçu de nombreux compliments sur sa **tenue** au mariage, qu'il avait choisie avec grand soin.

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outlook

[nom]

a person's point of view or attitude toward life or a particular subject

perspective, vision

Ex: After the seminar , my outlook on personal finance was completely transformed .Après le séminaire, ma **vision** des finances personnelles a été complètement transformée.

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outlet

[nom]

a store or organization where the products of a particular company are sold at a lower price

magasin d'usine

Ex: The online outlet website offers a wide selection of discounted items from popular brands .Le site web de **magasin d'usine** propose une large sélection d'articles soldés de marques populaires.

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takeaway

[nom]

a meal bought from a restaurant or store to be eaten somewhere else

plat à emporter

Ex: The best takeaway I ’ve had in years was from a local sushi place .Le meilleur **plat à emporter** que j'ai eu depuis des années provenait d'un sushi local.

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takeover

[nom]

the acquisition of control or authority over a government or political system, often through force, coercion, or an election

prise de contrôle, renversement

Ex: The country 's political takeover caused widespread unrest .La **prise de contrôle** politique du pays a provoqué un mécontentement généralisé.

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download

[nom]

the act of copying and saving digital files, such as documents, music, or videos, from the Internet onto a computer or other electronic devices

téléchargement, download

Ex: The website allows you to initiate a download of the report.Le site Web vous permet de lancer un **téléchargement** du rapport.

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downfall

[nom]

the cause or source of a person's ruin or failure

chute, déchéance

Ex: Political corruption was the downfall of many powerful leaders throughout history .La corruption politique a été la **chute** de nombreux dirigeants puissants à travers l'histoire.

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downpour

[nom]

a brief heavy rainfall

averse

Ex: The farmers welcomed the downpour after weeks of dry weather , as it provided much-needed water for their crops .Les agriculteurs ont accueilli la **averse** après des semaines de temps sec, car elle a fourni l'eau tant nécessaire à leurs cultures.

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breakthrough

[nom]

an important discovery or development that helps improve a situation or answer a problem

percée

Ex: The breakthrough in negotiations between the two countries paved the way for lasting peace in the region .La **percée** dans les négociations entre les deux pays a ouvert la voie à une paix durable dans la région.

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breakdown

[nom]

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

échec, panne, rupture

Ex: As a result of the breakdown, the group disbanded and stopped collaborating .À la suite de la **rupture**, le groupe s'est dissous et a cessé de collaborer.

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breakup

[nom]

the end of a relationship or an association

rupture, échec

Ex: The breakup of the partnership left both entrepreneurs free to explore new business opportunities independently .La **rupture** du partenariat a laissé les deux entrepreneurs libres d'explorer de nouvelles opportunités commerciales indépendamment.

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setback

[nom]

a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse

revers

Ex: After facing several setbacks, they finally completed the renovation of their home .Après avoir fait face à plusieurs **revers**, ils ont finalement terminé la rénovation de leur maison.

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showdown

[nom]

a fight, test, or argument that will resolve a prolonged disagreement

confrontation, épreuve de force

Ex: The long-standing feud finally ended in a dramatic showdown.La querelle de longue date s'est enfin terminée par un **affrontement** dramatique.

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outburst

[nom]

a sudden, violent expression of strong emotion, typically anger or excitement

éclat, explosion

Ex: She could n’t control her emotions and had an outburst in the middle of the conversation .Elle ne pouvait pas contrôler ses émotions et a eu un **éclat** au milieu de la conversation.

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upkeep

[nom]

the act of maintaining something in good condition

entretien

Ex: The company allocated a significant budget for the upkeep of its machinery .L'entreprise a alloué un budget important pour l'**entretien** de ses machines.

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upturn

[nom]

an improvement or a positive change in a situation, especially in the economy or business

reprise

Ex: Analysts predict an upturn in the stock market by the end of the year .Les analystes prévoient un **redressement** du marché boursier d'ici la fin de l'année.

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lookout

[nom]

the act of observing one's surroundings to detect potential danger, threats, or opportunities

guet, vigie

Ex: The company has a lookout for the latest trends in the tech industry .La société a un **guet** pour les dernières tendances dans l'industrie technologique.

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write-off

[nom]

the act of canceling a debt or financial obligation, often due to it being deemed uncollectible or not worth pursuing

radiation, annulation

Ex: The company wrote off several old accounts receivable as write-offs at the end of the fiscal year .La société a radié plusieurs anciennes créances en tant que **radiations** à la fin de l'exercice fiscal.

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offshoot

[nom]

a new development that grows out of an existing situation, concept, or organization, typically as a natural progression or consequence

rejeton

Ex: The charity 's educational program became an offshoot of its original mission to provide food .Le programme éducatif de l'organisme caritatif est devenu un **dérivé** de sa mission originale qui était de fournir de la nourriture.

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comeback

[nom]

a quick or witty response to a comment or insult, often intended to show wit or intelligence

répartie, riposte

Ex: After a long pause , he finally gave a biting comeback that silenced his critics .Après une longue pause, il a finalement donné une réplique cinglante qui a réduit ses critiques au silence.

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drawback

[nom]

a disadvantage or the feature of a situation that makes it unacceptable

inconvénient

Ex: Although the offer seems attractive , its drawback is the lack of flexibility .Bien que l'offre semble attrayante, son **inconvénient** est le manque de flexibilité.

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