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Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 2

Ici, vous trouverez le vocabulaire de l'Unité 2 du manuel Headway Upper Intermediate, comme "arrangement", "make off", "litter", etc.

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: I know youdo your best on the exam , and that ’s all that matters .

to stop using or having something

abolir

abolir

Ex: As part of the cost-cutting measures , the company chose to do away with certain non-essential services .Dans le cadre des mesures de réduction des coûts, l'entreprise a choisi de **supprimer** certains services non essentiels.

to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something

Ex: In social situations, making impressions on others can help in building relationships and connections.

a mutual understanding or agreement established between people

accord

accord

Ex: The arrangement for the wedding ceremony was very detailed .L'**arrangement** pour la cérémonie de mariage était très détaillé.
profit
[nom]

the sum of money that is gained after all expenses and taxes are paid

bénéfice

bénéfice

Ex: Without careful budgeting , it ’s difficult to achieve consistent profit.Sans un budget attentif, il est difficile d'atteindre un **bénéfice** constant.
loss
[nom]

the state or process of losing a person or thing

perte, mort

perte, mort

Ex: Loss of biodiversity in the region has had detrimental effects on the ecosystem .La **perte** de biodiversité dans la région a eu des effets néfastes sur l'écosystème.

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

recherche

recherche

Ex: The team 's research on consumer behavior guided their marketing strategy for the new product .La **recherche** de l'équipe sur le comportement des consommateurs a guidé leur stratégie marketing pour le nouveau produit.

doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

Ex: The company is waiting for the right time to make its move into the international market.

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.

to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult

Ex: We need make an effort to reduce our carbon footprint .

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

commerce, business

commerce, business

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .Il a lancé une **entreprise** de paysagisme après avoir obtenu son diplôme universitaire.

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

jugement

jugement

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .La **décision** d'investir dans des sources d'énergie renouvelable reflète l'engagement de l'entreprise envers la durabilité.

the act of putting an idea or plan forward for someone to think about

suggestion

suggestion

Ex: I appreciate your suggestion to try meditation as a stress-relief technique .J'apprécie votre **suggestion** d'essayer la méditation comme technique de soulagement du stress.
degree
[nom]

the certificate that is given to university or college students upon successful completion of their course

diplôme, licence, maîtrise

diplôme, licence, maîtrise

Ex: To enter the medical field , you must first obtain a medical degree.Pour entrer dans le domaine médical, vous devez d'abord obtenir un **diplôme** médical.
clear
[Adjectif]

easy to understand

clair

clair

Ex: The rules of the game were clear, making it easy for newcomers to join .Les règles du jeu étaient **claires**, ce qui facilitait l'arrivée des nouveaux venus.
to make up
[verbe]

to create a false or fictional story or information

inventer

inventer

Ex: The child made up a story about their imaginary friend .L'enfant a **inventé** une histoire sur son ami imaginaire.

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

compenser

compenser

Ex: Giving a heartfelt apology can help make up for the hurtful words that were spoken during the argument .Présenter des excuses sincères peut aider à **compenser** les paroles blessantes qui ont été prononcées pendant la dispute.

to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

décamper, prendre la fuite

décamper, prendre la fuite

Ex: He tried to make off with the documents but was caught at the door .Il a essayé de **filer** avec les documents mais a été attrapé à la porte.

used to mean that one can go on or manage without someone or something

Ex: The party could do without any more unexpected guests; we're already at full capacity.

used to mean that one benefits from having someone or something present or available to one

Ex: The garden could do with a bit of rain; the plants are looking a bit dry.
to do up
[verbe]

to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories

fermer, attacher

fermer, attacher

Ex: The actor quickly needed to do up the cufflinks on his shirt before going on stage .L'acteur a rapidement dû **attacher** les boutons de manchette sur sa chemise avant de monter sur scène.
rubbish
[nom]

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

ordures, déchets

ordures, déchets

Ex: The council has implemented new bins for rubbish to encourage proper waste disposal in the community .Le conseil a mis en place de nouvelles poubelles pour les **déchets** afin d'encourager une élimination correcte des déchets dans la communauté.
litter
[nom]

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

déchets, ordures

déchets, ordures

Ex: The city fined him for throwing litter out of his car window .La ville l'a condamné à une amende pour avoir jeté des **déchets** par la fenêtre de sa voiture.
to clog
[verbe]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

boucher, obstruer

boucher, obstruer

Ex: A swarm of insects clogged the air filter of the HVAC system , affecting air quality in the building .Un essaim d'insectes a **obstrué** le filtre à air du système CVC, affectant la qualité de l'air dans le bâtiment.
to swamp
[verbe]

to flood or cover something with water, making it hard to use or move through

inonder, submerger

inonder, submerger

Ex: The river has swamped several villages this week .La rivière a **inondé** plusieurs villages cette semaine.
garbage
[nom]

things such as household materials that have no use anymore

ordures, déchets

ordures, déchets

Ex: The children were told not to leave their garbage on the beach .Les enfants ont été informés de ne pas laisser leurs **déchets** sur la plage.
debris
[nom]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

débris, gravats

débris, gravats

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved the debris to prevent further collapse .Les pompiers ont déplacé soigneusement les **débris** pour éviter un effondrement supplémentaire.
to swirl
[verbe]

to move in a twisting or whirling motion, creating a pattern of circular or spiral motion

tourbillonner, virevolter

tourbillonner, virevolter

Ex: The sand has been swirling in intricate patterns under the influence of the desert winds .Le sable a tourbillonné en motifs complexes sous l'influence des vents du désert.
to gobble
[verbe]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud and rapid swallowing sounds

engloutir, bâfrer

engloutir, bâfrer

Ex: In a rush , she had to gobble her lunch before the meeting .Pressée, elle a dû **engloutir** son déjeuner avant la réunion.

the sequence of organisms in an ecosystem where each organism serves as a source of food for the next organism in the chain

chaîne alimentaire, réseau trophique

chaîne alimentaire, réseau trophique

grain
[nom]

a small, hard particle or granule, often referring to seeds, sand, or similar substances

grain, granule

grain, granule

Ex: The sculpture was carved with such detail that every grain of wood stood out .La sculpture était sculptée avec un tel détail que chaque **grain** de bois ressortait.
to impose
[verbe]

to force someone to do what they do not want

imposer, infliger

imposer, infliger

Ex: Parents should guide and support rather than impose their career choices on their children .Les parents devraient guider et soutenir plutôt que d'**imposer** leurs choix de carrière à leurs enfants.
infinite
[Adjectif]

without end or limits in extent, amount, or space

infini

infini

Ex: His infinite kindness towards everyone he met made him beloved by all .Sa **bonté infinie** envers tous ceux qu'il rencontrait le rendait aimé de tous.
single-use
[Adjectif]

made to be used once and then thrown away

à usage unique, jetable

à usage unique, jetable

Ex: They banned single-use bags to reduce plastic waste .Ils ont interdit les sacs **à usage unique** pour réduire les déchets plastiques.
throwaway
[Adjectif]

discarded or is intended to be thrown away after use

jetable, à usage unique

jetable, à usage unique

Ex: He collected throwaway cans to recycle them for cash .Il a collecté des canettes **jetables** pour les recycler contre de l'argent.
well
[Interjection]

said to express agreement to something, usually reluctantly

bon

bon

you know
[Interjection]

used as a filler phrase to pause or fill gaps in speech

tu sais, vous savez

tu sais, vous savez

Ex: He’s not the easiest person to work with, you know.Il n'est pas la personne la plus facile avec qui travailler, **tu sais**.
like
[Interjection]

used as a filler word or hesitation marker

genre

genre

Ex: I could n’t believe it — she just , like, walked away without saying anything !Je n’arrivais pas à y croire—elle est juste, **genre**, partie sans rien dire !
I mean
[Interjection]

used in speech to provide emphasis, or to signal a pause in speech while the speaker gathers their thoughts

Je veux dire, Enfin

Je veux dire, Enfin

Ex: I mean , how could anyone resist an offer like that ?**Je veux dire**, comment quelqu'un pourrait résister à une offre comme ça ?
you see
[Interjection]

used to draw attention to a point or to emphasize a statement or explanation

tu vois, vous voyez

tu vois, vous voyez

Ex: You see , the reason we ’re moving is to be closer to family .**Vous voyez**, la raison pour laquelle nous déménageons est de nous rapprocher de la famille.
kind of
[Phrase]

in some ways or to some degree

plutôt, en quelque sorte, un peu, à moitié, assez

plutôt, en quelque sorte, un peu, à moitié, assez

Ex: Ikind of tired , so I might skip the evening workout today .
sort of
[Adverbe]

to a degree or extent that is unclear

à moitié, en quelque sorte

à moitié, en quelque sorte

Ex: The team's performance was sort of impressive, considering the challenging circumstances.La performance de l'équipe était **en quelque sorte** impressionnante, compte tenu des circonstances difficiles.
anyway
[Adverbe]

used when ending a conversation, or changing, or returning to a subject

bref, enfin, bon

bref, enfin, bon

Ex: Anyway, I ’ll call you later with more updates .**Quoi qu'il en soit**, je t'appellerai plus tard avec plus de nouvelles.
so
[Conjonction]

used to introduce a consequence or result of the preceding clause

donc, alors

donc, alors

Ex: I forgot her birthday , so she was upset with me .J'ai oublié son anniversaire, **alors** elle était fâchée contre moi.

a bright bluish-green color

turquoise

turquoise

Ex: His shirt was a vibrant turquoise, perfect for the summer party .Sa chemise était d'un **turquoise** vibrant, parfait pour la fête d'été.
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