Le livre Headway - Avancé - Unité 7

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

éteindre

used for encouraging someone to hurry

Allez !

to make something stop working usually by flipping a switch

éteindre, arrêter

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

exploser

(of a concept, trend, or idea) to become popular

devenir à la mode, prendre

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

terminer, achever

to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant

provoquer, causer

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

fermer la session

to place or wear something on the body, including clothes, accessories, etc.

mettre

(of a plan or action) to succeed and have good results

être payant, payer

to choose to continue an ongoing activity

continuer

to continue for an extended or tedious period, often with no clear resolution or conclusion

traîner, s'éterniser

to continue without stopping

continuer

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

encourager, applaudir

used to dismiss someone's unrealistic or far-fetched idea or suggestion, indicating that it is unlikely or impossible to happen

Rêve encore, Tu rêves

to continue with a task or activity, especially with determination or enthusiasm

continuer, poursuivre

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

annuler à cause de la pluie, reporter à cause de la pluie

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

s'effacer, s'estomper

to stop doing something

cesser, se priver de

to suddenly stop an activity or an action

interrompre, cesser

to cancel what has been planned

annuler

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

accompagner au départ, faire ses adieux

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

s'enfuir avec, partir en emportant

to approach or move towards someone or something quietly, carefully, and usually without being noticed

approcher furtivement, s'approcher discrètement

to be on the edge or border of something

frôler, toucher à

to move away from a person, thing, or situation

reculer, se retirer

to cause to move forward

faire avancer, progresser

to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation

effrayer, faire fuir

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

reporter, repousser, décaler

to take part in an activity or event that others are already engaged in

participer, s'impliquer

to use something as a basis for further development

s'appuyer sur, se fonder sur

to come close to or almost reach a particular level, quality, or state

frôler, toucher à

to restrict access to a particular area by using a barrier

cordonner, barricader

to close a place or area to prevent people from entering or leaving

fermer, sceller

to include or attach something to an existing thing, usually with the intention of increasing its value, functionality, or capacity

ajouter, inclure

to divide a space or area using a partition, wall, or similar barrier

cloisonner, séparer

having a large distance between one side and another

large

filled with a sense of joy or happiness, often to the point of appearing to glow

rayonnant, radieux

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

sourire

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimace

intentionally misleading or deceptive

faux, fausse

unwilling to speak freely or disclose information

réservé, taiseux

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

large sourire

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sourire suffisant