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Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 10

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

métaphore

métaphore

Ex: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .Son discours était rempli de **métaphores** puissantes qui ont ému le public.
idiom
[nom]

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

idiome, locution

idiome, locution

Ex: The comedian ’s idiom was so recognizable that fans could immediately tell which jokes were his own .L'**idiome** du comédien était si reconnaissable que les fans pouvaient immédiatement dire quelles blagues étaient les siennes.

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

intelligence

intelligence

Ex: He admired her intelligence and creativity during the debate .Il admirait son **intelligence** et sa créativité pendant le débat.
emotion
[nom]

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

émotion

émotion

Ex: The movie was so powerful that it evoked a range of emotions in the audience .Le film était si puissant qu'il a évoqué une gamme d'**émotions** dans le public.
manual
[Adjectif]

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

manuel, à main

manuel, à main

Ex: He prefers manual labor over desk jobs because he enjoys working with his hands.Il préfère le travail **manuel** aux emplois de bureau parce qu'il aime travailler avec ses mains.
skill
[nom]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

compétence

compétence

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .La **compétence** de l'athlète en dribble et en tir l'a rendu joueur vedette dans l'équipe de basket.

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

Ex: I always try to give a helping hand to my colleagues when they have heavy workloads or deadlines to meet.
to head
[verbe]

to move toward a particular direction

se diriger

se diriger

Ex: Right now , the students are actively heading to the library to study .En ce moment, les étudiants se dirigent activement vers la bibliothèque pour étudier.
big-headed
[Adjectif]

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

prétentieux, orgueilleux

prétentieux, orgueilleux

Ex: The interviewee came across as big-headed, talking more about his past successes than his future goals .L'interviewé a semblé **prétentieux**, parlant plus de ses succès passés que de ses objectifs futurs.

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

Ex: She hesitated, then decided to shake hands with the person she had been arguing with.

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: My sister has a good head for design and always creates beautiful interiors.

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

Ex: After the promotion, she had her hands full with more duties than ever before.

a generous and kind personality

Ex: The nurse with a heart of gold cared for her patients as if they were family.
heart-to-heart
[Adjectif]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

cœur à cœur, franc

cœur à cœur, franc

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.Sa discussion **cœur à cœur** avec ses parents l'a vraiment aidé à comprendre leurs préoccupations.

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

Ex: The praise and admiration from others went to his head, and he started believing he was infallible.

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

Ex: They have been on their last legs financially for months and are struggling to make ends meet.

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

langue acérée, langue bien affilée

langue acérée, langue bien affilée

Ex: She earned a reputation for her sharp tongue in the courtroom , where her cross-examinations were not only thorough but also marked by sharp-witted commentary .Elle a acquis une réputation pour son **langage acerbe** dans la salle d'audience, où ses contre-interrogatoires n'étaient pas seulement approfondis mais aussi marqués par des commentaires pleins d'esprit.

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

Ex: She’s still getting used to the new software at her job.
kind
[Adjectif]

nice and caring toward other people's feelings

gentil, gentille

gentil, gentille

Ex: The teacher was kind enough to give us an extension on the project .Le professeur a été assez **gentil** pour nous accorder une prolongation sur le projet.
generous
[Adjectif]

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

généreux

généreux

Ex: They thanked her for the generous offer to pay for the repairs .Ils l'ont remerciée pour l'offre **généreuse** de payer pour les réparations.
to accept
[verbe]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

accepter

accepter

Ex: They accepted the offer to stay at the beach house for the weekend .Ils ont **accepté** l'offre de rester dans la maison de plage pour le week-end.
to joke
[verbe]

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

plaisanter

plaisanter

Ex: The teacher joked that the homework would be graded by the class pet .Le professeur a **plaisanté** en disant que les devoirs seraient notés par l'animal de la classe.

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

Ex: We can’t avoid this issue any longer; we need to face the facts about our finances.

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

Ex: It took me a few weeks to find my feet in the new job, but now I'm much more confident.

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

Ex: The actor put on a brave face despite the negative reviews, focusing on the next project with determination.
to trade
[verbe]

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

échanger, troquer

échanger, troquer

Ex: He traded his large SUV for a more fuel-efficient hybrid car .Il a **échangé** son gros SUV contre une voiture hybride plus économe en carburant.
to carve
[verbe]

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

sculpter, tailler

sculpter, tailler

Ex: The sculptor carved a marble statue that showcased the human form .Le sculpteur a **sculpté** une statue en marbre qui mettait en valeur la forme humaine.
to tend
[verbe]

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

avoir tendance, être enclin

avoir tendance, être enclin

Ex: In colder climates , temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months .Dans les climats plus froids, les températures **ont tendance** à baisser considérablement pendant les mois d'hiver.
to raid
[verbe]

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

piller, dévaliser

piller, dévaliser

Ex: He was arrested after trying to raid the vault at the casino .Il a été arrêté après avoir tenté de **piller** le coffre-fort du casino.
to worship
[verbe]

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

adorer, vénérer

adorer, vénérer

Ex: The followers worship their god through daily prayers and ceremonies .Les fidèles **vénèrent** leur dieu à travers des prières et des cérémonies quotidiennes.
to extort
[verbe]

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

extorquer

extorquer

Ex: By cherry-picking facts, some conspiracy theorists extort information to fit outrageous claims not supported by evidence.En sélectionnant soigneusement les faits, certains théoriciens du complot **extorquent** des informations pour étayer des affirmations scandaleuses non étayées par des preuves.
to settle
[verbe]

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

s'installer, se poser

s'installer, se poser

Ex: If you were tired, you would settle on the couch for a nap.Si tu étais fatigué, tu te **installerais** sur le canapé pour faire une sieste.
to mount
[verbe]

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

monter, enfourcher

monter, enfourcher

Ex: The police officer swiftly mounted the patrol horse , patrolling the city streets during a local event .L'officier de police a rapidement **enfourché** le cheval de patrouille, patrouillant dans les rues de la ville lors d'un événement local.
to explore
[verbe]

to visit places one has never seen before

explorer

explorer

Ex: Last summer , they explored the historic landmarks of the European cities .L'été dernier, ils ont **exploré** les monuments historiques des villes européennes.
Viking
[nom]

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

Viking, Normand

Viking, Normand

Ex: The Vikings are famous for their influence on European history, including the founding of several cities.Les **Vikings** sont célèbres pour leur influence sur l'histoire européenne, y compris la fondation de plusieurs villes.

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

Ex: His heart isn’t in the team anymore; he doesn’t seem to care about the games.
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