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Le livre Headway - Avancé - Unité 11

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Headway - Advanced
fancy
[Adjectif]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

chic, sophistiqué, de luxe

chic, sophistiqué, de luxe

Ex: She wore a fancy dress to the party, drawing attention.Elle portait une robe **élégante** à la fête, attirant l'attention.
posh
[Adjectif]

fashionably fancy, often associated with wealth and high social standing

chic, huppé

chic, huppé

Ex: The hotel offered posh suites with stunning ocean views and personalized service .L'hôtel proposait des suites **chics** avec des vues imprenables sur l'océan et un service personnalisé.
to brag
[verbe]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, etc. often in exaggerated manner

se vanter, fanfaronner

se vanter, fanfaronner

Ex: Despite their modesty , the team captain could n't help but brag a bit about the team 's recent winning streak .Malgré leur modestie, le capitaine de l'équipe ne pouvait s'empêcher de **se vanter** un peu de la récente série de victoires de l'équipe.
to boast
[verbe]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, abilities, etc. in order to draw the attention of others

se vanter, fanfaronner

se vanter, fanfaronner

Ex: His tendency to boast about his wealth and possessions made him unpopular among his peers .Sa tendance à **se vanter** de sa richesse et de ses possessions l'a rendu impopulaire parmi ses pairs.
limited
[Adjectif]

restricted in scope, extent, or degree

limité, restreint

limité, restreint

Ex: The team ’s limited preparation time significantly hindered their progress .Le temps de préparation **limité** de l'équipe a considérablement entravé sa progression.
confined
[Adjectif]

restricted or limited in space, area, or movement

confiné, restreint

confiné, restreint

Ex: The plant's growth was confined by the size of its pot.La croissance de la plante était **limitée** par la taille de son pot.
result
[nom]

something that is caused by something else

résultat

résultat

Ex: The company 's restructuring efforts led to positive financial results.Les efforts de restructuration de l'entreprise ont conduit à des **résultats** financiers positifs.

a result, particularly an unpleasant one

conséquence

conséquence

Ex: He was unprepared for the financial consequences of his spending habits .Il n'était pas préparé aux **conséquences** financières de ses habitudes de dépenses.

a strong feeling of longing, desire or craving for something or someone

désir ardent, nostalgie

désir ardent, nostalgie

Ex: The letter was filled with yearning for the days they spent together.La lettre était remplie de **nostalgie** pour les jours qu'ils ont passés ensemble.
thirst
[nom]

a strong desire or longing for something

soif

soif

a benefit or gain resulting from something

avantage,  bénéfice

avantage, bénéfice

benefit
[nom]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

bénéfice

bénéfice

Ex: The study highlighted the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources .L'étude a mis en évidence les **avantages** environnementaux de l'utilisation des sources d'énergie renouvelable.
uncontrolled
[Adjectif]

lacking regulation, restraint, or governance, resulting in chaos, disorder, or wildness

non contrôlé, débridé

non contrôlé, débridé

Ex: The uncontrolled growth of invasive plant species disrupted the natural ecosystem of the wetland area .La croissance **incontrôlée** des espèces végétales envahissantes a perturbé l'écosystème naturel de la zone humide.
rampant
[Adjectif]

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

effréné, galopant

effréné, galopant

Ex: Misinformation on social media is rampant during crises .La désinformation sur les réseaux sociaux est **endémique** pendant les crises.
garment
[nom]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

vêtement

vêtement

Ex: She selected a lightweight garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .Elle a choisi un **vêtement** léger pour son voyage sous les tropiques, privilégiant le confort dans le climat chaud.
outfit
[nom]

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

tenue

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.
complicated
[Adjectif]

involving many different parts or elements that make something difficult to understand or deal with

compliqué, complexe

compliqué, complexe

Ex: The instructions for the project were too complicated to follow .Les instructions pour le projet étaient trop **compliquées** à suivre.
complex
[Adjectif]

not easy to understand or analyze

complexe, compliqué

complexe, compliqué

Ex: The novel ’s plot is intricate and highly complex.L'intrigue du roman est complexe et très **complexe**.
baffled
[Adjectif]

completely confused, often due to something that is difficult to explain or understand

déconcerté, perplexe

déconcerté, perplexe

Ex: Her baffled expression showed she did n’t understand the joke .Son expression **déconcertée** montrait qu'elle ne comprenait pas la blague.
perplexed
[Adjectif]

confused or puzzled, often because of a complex or difficult situation or problem

perplexe, déconcerté

perplexe, déconcerté

Ex: The team felt perplexed when their strategy failed during the game.L'équipe s'est sentie **perplexe** lorsque leur stratégie a échoué pendant le jeu.
second-rate
[Adjectif]

having an inferior quality or ranking, especially when compared to others of its kind

de seconde zone, de qualité inférieure

de seconde zone, de qualité inférieure

Ex: She was tired of being treated like a second-rate employee , despite her hard work .Elle en avait assez d'être traitée comme une employée **de second ordre**, malgré son travail acharné.
mediocre
[Adjectif]

average in quality and not meeting the standards of excellence

médiocre

médiocre

Ex: The team 's mediocre performance cost them a spot in the finals .La performance **médiocre** de l'équipe leur a coûté une place en finale.
fashion
[nom]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

mode

mode

Ex: They opened a boutique that sells high-end fashion brands .Ils ont ouvert une boutique qui vend des marques de **mode** haut de gamme.
trend
[nom]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

mode

mode

Ex: Trends in fashion change rapidly every year .Les **tendances** de la mode changent rapidement chaque année.
old
[Adjectif]

(of a thing) having been used or existing for a long period of time

vieux, vielle, vieil

vieux, vielle, vieil

Ex: The old painting depicted a picturesque landscape from a bygone era .Le **vieux** tableau représentait un paysage pittoresque d'une époque révolue.
ancient
[Adjectif]

having existed for an extended period of time

ancien

ancien

Ex: Historians have long studied the ancient manuscripts to understand early human culture .Les historiens ont longtemps étudié les manuscrits **anciens** pour comprendre la culture humaine primitive.
antique
[Adjectif]

old and often considered valuable due to its age, craftsmanship, or historical significance

d'antiquités, ancien

d'antiquités, ancien

Ex: Her house is decorated with antique lamps and mirrors that add a touch of history .Sa maison est décorée avec des lampes et des miroirs **antiques** qui ajoutent une touche d'histoire.
current
[Adjectif]

happening or existing in the present time

actuel, en cours

actuel, en cours

Ex: The team is working on current projects that aim to revolutionize the industry 's approach to sustainability .L'équipe travaille sur des projets **actuels** qui visent à révolutionner l'approche de l'industrie en matière de durabilité.
original
[Adjectif]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

original, initial

original, initial

Ex: They restored the house to its original state .Ils ont restauré la maison dans son état **original**.
up-to-date
[Adjectif]

conforming to the latest trends or fashion

à jour

à jour

Ex: The new line of shoes is up-to-date, blending classic designs with modern innovations .La nouvelle gamme de chaussures est **à jour**, alliant des designs classiques à des innovations modernes.
antiquated
[Adjectif]

no longer useful, accepted, or relevant to modern times

dépassé, obsolète

dépassé, obsolète

Ex: Some schools still use antiquated teaching methods that lack engagement .Certaines écoles utilisent encore des méthodes d'enseignement **dépassées** qui manquent d'engagement.
fair
[Adjectif]

treating everyone equally and in a right or acceptable way

juste

juste

Ex: The judge made a fair ruling , ensuring justice for all involved .Le juge a rendu un verdict **équitable**, assurant la justice pour tous les concernés.
biased
[Adjectif]

having a preference or unfair judgment toward one side or viewpoint over others

partial

partial

Ex: It's important to consider multiple sources of information to avoid being biased in your conclusions.Il est important de considérer plusieurs sources d'information pour éviter d'être **partial** dans vos conclusions.
unjust
[Adjectif]

not fair or reasonable, lacking equality and fairness in treatment or decision-making

injuste, inéquitable

injuste, inéquitable

Ex: Discrimination based on race , gender , or religion is fundamentally unjust and should not be tolerated .La discrimination fondée sur la race, le sexe ou la religion est fondamentalement **injuste** et ne devrait pas être tolérée.
impartial
[Adjectif]

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

impartial

impartial

Ex: The organization ’s impartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .La position **impartiale** de l'organisation sur les questions politiques a assuré que toutes les opinions étaient respectées.
bigoted
[Adjectif]

having strong, unreasonable, and unfair opinions or attitudes, especially about a particular race or religion, and refusing to listen to different opinions or ideas

intolérant, fanatique

intolérant, fanatique

Ex: His bigoted comments during the debate alienated many of the audience members and damaged his reputation .Ses commentaires **intolérants** pendant le débat ont aliéné de nombreux membres du public et ont endommagé sa réputation.
balanced
[Adjectif]

evenly distributed or in a state of stability

équilibré

équilibré

Ex: The therapist helped her achieve a balanced emotional state through mindfulness techniques .Le thérapeute l'a aidée à atteindre un état émotionnel **équilibré** grâce à des techniques de pleine conscience.
objective
[Adjectif]

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

objectif

objectif

Ex: A good judge must remain objective in every case .Un bon juge doit rester **objectif** dans chaque affaire.
perfect
[Adjectif]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

parfait

parfait

Ex: She 's the perfect fit for the team with her positive attitude .Elle est le choix **parfait** pour l'équipe avec son attitude positive.
flawed
[Adjectif]

having imperfections, errors, or weaknesses

imparfait

imparfait

Ex: His flawed decision-making process often resulted in regrettable outcomes .Son processus de prise de décision **défectueux** a souvent abouti à des résultats regrettables.
faulty
[Adjectif]

not working properly or as intended

défectueux

défectueux

Ex: The technician discovered a faulty circuit that was responsible for the device 's erratic behavior .Le technicien a découvert un circuit **défectueux** qui était responsable du comportement erratique de l'appareil.
faultless
[Adjectif]

containing no errors at all

impeccable

impeccable

Ex: He gave a faultless performance in the play , earning praise from the audience .Il a donné une performance **irréprochable** dans la pièce, ce qui lui a valu les éloges du public.
immaculate
[Adjectif]

free from errors, mistakes, or faults

immaculé, parfait

immaculé, parfait

Ex: The restaurant had immaculate service, with everything running smoothly.Le restaurant avait un service **impeccable**, tout se déroulait sans accroc.
impeccable
[Adjectif]

without any mistakes or errors

impeccable

impeccable

Ex: The scientist 's research was impeccable, earning widespread acclaim .Les recherches du scientifique étaient **irréprochables**, ce qui lui a valu une large reconnaissance.
important
[Adjectif]

having a lot of value

important

important

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .Le problème **important** à résoudre est d'assurer la sécurité des travailleurs.
trivial
[Adjectif]

having little or no importance

insignifiant

insignifiant

Ex: His trivial concerns about the color of the walls were overshadowed by more urgent matters .Ses préoccupations **triviales** concernant la couleur des murs ont été éclipsées par des questions plus urgentes.
critical
[Adjectif]

extremely important or necessary

crucial, primordial, essentiel

crucial, primordial, essentiel

Ex: His critical decision to invest early in the company turned out to be very profitable .Sa décision **critique** d'investir tôt dans l'entreprise s'est avérée très rentable.
urgent
[Adjectif]

needing immediate action or attention

urgent, pressant

urgent, pressant

Ex: Urgent action is required to stop the spread of the virus in the community .Une action **urgente** est nécessaire pour arrêter la propagation du virus dans la communauté.
petty
[Adjectif]

having little significance

insignifiant, mesquin

insignifiant, mesquin

Ex: The court dismissed the case , deeming it a petty dispute not worthy of legal action .Le tribunal a rejeté l'affaire, la considérant comme un **dérisoire** différend ne méritant pas une action en justice.
frivolous
[Adjectif]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

frivole

frivole

Ex: She was known as a frivolous person , always focused on entertainment and never taking anything seriously .Elle était connue comme une personne **frivole**, toujours concentrée sur le divertissement et ne prenant jamais rien au sérieux.

things that are typical, common, or routine

Ex: The meeting went as expectedjust the usual stuff.
great stuff
[Phrase]

used to express approval or praise for someone's accomplishments, efforts, or ideas

Ex: You did all of that on your own?
synonym
[nom]

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language

synonyme

synonyme

Ex: Finding the right synonym can improve your writing style .Trouver le bon **synonyme** peut améliorer votre style d'écriture.

to have a stronger and more determined character or to be more resilient in the face of difficulty

Ex: After losing his job , he showed that was made of tougher stuff by quickly finding a new one .

used to say that things can happen unexpectedly or unplanned, and sometimes there is nothing we can do about it

used to convey satisfaction, approval, or encouragement towards something, such as a good performance, a successful task, or a delicious food or drink

Ex: Ahthat 's the stuff.

to be very knowledgeable about or skillful in a particular field of work

Ex: If you have questions about history, ask Sarah.
antonym
[nom]

a word or phrase that has an opposite or contrasting meaning to another word or phrase

antonyme, contraire

antonyme, contraire

Ex: Understanding antonyms can help improve your vocabulary and writing skills .Comprendre les **antonymes** peut aider à améliorer votre vocabulaire et vos compétences en écriture.

a particular activity of a person or thing or their purpose

fonction

fonction

Ex: The function of the liver is to detoxify chemicals and metabolize drugs .La **fonction** du foie est de détoxifier les produits chimiques et de métaboliser les médicaments.
feature
[nom]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

caractéristique, particularité

caractéristique, particularité

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .L'article du magazine a mis en avant les techniques de cuisine innovantes du chef comme une **caractéristique** clé du succès du restaurant.
machine
[nom]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

machine

machine

Ex: The ATM machine was out of service due to technical issues .Le distributeur automatique de billets (**machine**) était hors service en raison de problèmes techniques.

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

appareil

appareil

Ex: He donated unused appliances to a local charity .Il a fait don d'**appareils** inutilisés à une œuvre caritative locale.
choice
[nom]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

choix

choix

Ex: Parents always want the best choices for their children .Les parents veulent toujours les meilleurs **choix** pour leurs enfants.
option
[nom]

something that can or may be chosen from a number of alternatives

option, possibilité, choix

option, possibilité, choix

Ex: The restaurant offers a vegetarian option on their menu for those who prefer it .Le restaurant propose une **option** végétarienne sur son menu pour ceux qui la préfèrent.

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consommateur, consommatrice

consommateur, consommatrice

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in helping consumers make informed choices .Les avis en ligne jouent un rôle important pour aider les **consommateurs** à faire des choix éclairés.
shopper
[nom]

someone who goes to shops or online platforms to buy something

client, cliente

client, cliente

Ex: The shopper appreciated the convenience of online shopping , allowing them to compare prices and read reviews from the comfort of their home .Le **client** a apprécié la commodité des achats en ligne, lui permettant de comparer les prix et de lire les avis depuis le confort de son domicile.
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