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Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 5

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Headway - Upper Intermediate
to put up
[verbe]

to place something somewhere noticeable

mettre

mettre

Ex: He was putting up a warning sign when the visitors arrived .Il **mettait** un panneau d'avertissement lorsque les visiteurs sont arrivés.

to assume without question that something is true

Ex: Over time, people tend to take their freedom for granted.

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

supporter

supporter

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .Les enseignants **supportent** les complexités des salles de classe virtuelles pour assurer l'éducation des élèves.

to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

tolérer, supporter

tolérer, supporter

Ex: Employees learn to tolerate workplace challenges to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere .Les employés apprennent à **tolérer** les défis du lieu de travail pour maintenir une atmosphère positive et productive.
increased
[Adjectif]

having grown or become larger in amount or degree

augmenté, accru

augmenté, accru

Ex: The increased rainfall led to flooding in low-lying areas .Les précipitations **augmentées** ont entraîné des inondations dans les zones basses.

to not to be able to approve or accept someone or something

avoir des problèmes avec

avoir des problèmes avec

Ex: The teacher asked if anyone had a problem with extending the deadline.
without doubt
[Adverbe]

used to emphasize an opinion or the point one is making

assurément, sans aucun doute

assurément, sans aucun doute

Ex: Without doubt, learning a new language takes time and effort .**Sans aucun doute**, apprendre une nouvelle langue prend du temps et des efforts.

to occur at a specific time or location

Ex: The historic took place centuries ago .

to make something stop or prevent it from happening, often in a temporary way

Ex: The teacher put a stop to the students' disruptive behavior in the classroom .

to become aware of someone or something and pay them attention

Ex: After the first cases of the illness were reported , health officials began take notice of the potential outbreak .

to assign someone to be responsible for a task or group of people

Ex: They are putting someone in charge of handling all customer complaints now.

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilité, obligation

responsabilité, obligation

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .Les parents ont la **responsabilité** de fournir un environnement sûr et nourrissant à leurs enfants.

to listen to and follow the guidance or suggestions offered by another person

Ex: The committee should take the experts' advice into account before finalizing the project plan.
to take part
[Phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled take part, despite the challenging competition .

negative feedback that highlights mistakes or areas for improvement

critique

critique

Ex: The manager ’s criticism pushed the team to perform better next time .Les **critiques** du manager ont poussé l'équipe à mieux performer la prochaine fois.

to listen to and accept negative feedback or comments about oneself or one's work, and to use that feedback to improve oneself or one's work

Ex: He refuses take criticism, even when it ’s constructive .

to try to influence or persuade someone to do something by applying force, stress, or urgency

Ex: The company putting pressure on suppliers to lower costs .
to take ages
[Phrase]

to require a very long time to complete something, often much longer than expected or necessary

Ex: Waiting for the bus on a cold day feels like takes ages.

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Find a hobby.
to take time
[Phrase]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning to play a musical instrument well can take a long time.

to try to be calm and relaxed and possibly rest

Ex: She ’s taking it easy this weekend , catching up on sleep .

to become less angry, upset, or worried

se calmer, s’apaiser

se calmer, s’apaiser

Ex: The baby finally calmed down after being rocked to sleep .Le bébé s'est enfin **calmé** après avoir été bercé pour s'endormir.

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

Ex: As a manager, he made an effort to be fair and considerate, always trying to put himself in his employees' shoes to better understand their perspectives.
fault
[nom]

a wrong move or act

faute

faute

Ex: The committee found a fault in the financial report , leading to an audit .Le comité a trouvé une **faute** dans le rapport financier, conduisant à un audit.
diary
[nom]

a book or journal in which one records personal experiences, thoughts, or feelings on a regular basis, usually on a daily basis

journal, agenda

journal, agenda

Ex: Many people find that keeping a diary can be a therapeutic way to express their emotions and improve their mental well-being .Beaucoup de gens trouvent que tenir un **journal** peut être une manière thérapeutique d'exprimer leurs émotions et d'améliorer leur bien-être mental.

to interpret or perceive a comment, action, or situation as being directed towards oneself, and to feel hurt, offended, or insulted as a result

Ex: took his comment personally, even though it was n’t aimed at her .
to hurry
[verbe]

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

se dépêcher

se dépêcher

Ex: Not wanting to miss the flight , the family hurried through the airport security checkpoint .Ne voulant pas rater le vol, la famille s'est **dépêchée** de passer le poste de contrôle de sécurité de l'aéroport.
panic
[nom]

a feeling of extreme fear and anxiety that makes one unable to think clearly

panique, terreur

panique, terreur

Ex: He managed to control his panic and calmly solve the problem .Il a réussi à contrôler sa **panique** et à résoudre calmement le problème.

to say or do something that is embarrassing, inappropriate, or offensive, usually without intending to

Ex: He had put his foot in it before he realized his mistake.

to retract a statement, opinion, or promise, especially in an apologetic manner

retirer, se rétracter

retirer, se rétracter

Ex: They took back their accusation and admitted they were wrong .Ils ont **retiré** leur accusation et ont admis qu'ils avaient tort.
to put on
[verbe]

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

mettre

mettre

Ex: He put on a band-aid to cover the cut.Il a **mis** un pansement pour couvrir la coupure.
to take in
[verbe]

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

observer, examiner

observer, examiner

Ex: The detective took in the surroundings of the crime scene .Le détective **a pris en compte** les environs de la scène du crime.

to remove a piece of clothing or accessory from your or another's body

enlever

enlever

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to take off their shirt for the examination .Le médecin a demandé au patient d'**enlever** sa chemise pour l'examen.
to take on
[verbe]

to hire someone

embaucher, recruter

embaucher, recruter

Ex: The startup is ready to take on fresh talent for their innovative projects .

to gain control or possession of something through force, effort, or strategy

prendre le contrôle de, prendre le relais, prendre la relève

prendre le contrôle de, prendre le relais, prendre la relève

Ex: Ruth moved into our apartment and promptly took over.Ruth a emménagé dans notre appartement et a rapidement **pris le contrôle**.
to put out
[verbe]

to make something stop burning or shining

éteindre

éteindre

Ex: The wind put out the lanterns on the porch .Le vent a **éteint** les lanternes sur le porche.
to put off
[verbe]

to postpone an appointment or arrangement

reporter, repousser, décaler

reporter, repousser, décaler

Ex: They’ve already put off the wedding date twice.Ils ont déjà **reporté** la date du mariage deux fois.

to place something where it should be after using it

ranger, mettre de côté

ranger, mettre de côté

Ex: She put away the groceries as soon as she got home .Elle a **rangé** les courses dès qu'elle est rentrée à la maison.

to argue or disagree with someone over something

ne pas être d'accord avec

ne pas être d'accord avec

Ex: While historians take issue, the stories of ancient mythology and modern-day urban legends often serve as reflections of societal values and beliefs .
the thing is
[Phrase]

used to introduce an explanation or a reason for something; often a way of clarifying a situation

Ex: She agreed to meet, but the thing is, she’s running late.

to resolve a situation or make amends for a mistake or wrongdoing

réparer, corriger

réparer, corriger

Ex: She did everything she could to put right the situation with her friend .Elle a fait tout ce qu'elle a pu pour **réparer** la situation avec son amie.

to be excessively obsessed with someone, especially in a way that seems strange or unreasonable

avoir un faible pour

avoir un faible pour

Ex: has a thing about cleanliness and hates when the house is messy .

to like being with someone and find their presence pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: They really enjoy each other’s company, which makes the workday easier.

a particular place, person, or thing aligns with or matches one's personal preferences, tastes, or interests

Ex: She may not be a fan of outright warfare , but people standing up for themselves her kind of thing.

to treat or portray something as more important, significant, or serious than it actually is, often resulting in exaggerated attention or drama

Ex: She made a big thing out of missing the bus, even though it was only a few minutes late.

to decide to do something that may result in something unpleasant or dangerous

Ex: Despite the uncertainties, he decided to take the risk of starting his own tech startup.
offense
[nom]

any type of behavior or expression that is disrespectful, hurtful, or unpleasant towards another person or group of people

offense, injure

offense, injure

Ex: The criticism , though harsh , was not an offense but a chance to improve .La critique, bien que dure, n'était pas une **offense** mais une chance de s'améliorer.
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