Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 10

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Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire Supérieur

metaphor [nom]

métaphore

Ex: He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth .

idiom [nom]

idiome

Ex: The poet ’s idiom reflected the struggles of the working class during the industrial revolution .

L'idiome du poète reflétait les luttes de la classe ouvrière pendant la révolution industrielle.

intelligence [nom]

intelligence

Ex: Intelligence plays a key role in solving complex problems .

L'intelligence joue un rôle clé dans la résolution de problèmes complexes.

emotion [nom]

émotion

Ex: He struggled to control his emotions and maintain a calm demeanor .

Il a eu du mal à contrôler ses émotions et à maintenir un calme apparent.

manual [Adjectif]

manuel

Ex: The car comes with both automatic and manual transmission options .

La voiture est disponible avec des options de transmission automatique et manuelle.

skill [nom]

compétence

Ex: After years of practice , her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional .

Après des années de pratique, son talent pour jouer de la guitare est devenu exceptionnel.

to [lend|give] {sb} a (helping|) hand [Phrase]

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

Ex: In the end, it simply depends on each one giving a hand at the right moment.

to head [verbe]

se diriger

Ex: Every morning , the commuters head to the train station for their daily commute .

Chaque matin, les navetteurs se dirigent vers la gare pour leur trajet quotidien.

big-headed [Adjectif]

prétentieux

Ex: After winning the competition , he became a bit big-headed , constantly boasting about his success .

Après avoir remporté le concours, il est devenu un peu prétentieux, se vantant constamment de son succès.

to [shake] hands [Phrase]

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: The CEO shook hands with every employee at the annual company event .

to [have] a (good|) head for {sth} [Phrase]

to naturally excel at doing something

Ex: Kim has a head for numbers .

to [have] {one's} hands full [Phrase]

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

Ex: If you 're thinking of starting your own business , be prepared to have your hands full with all the work that needs to be done .

heart of gold [Phrase]

a generous and kind personality

Ex: A woman with a heart of gold gives us lodging for the night .

heart-to-heart [Adjectif]

cœur à cœur

Ex: We had a heart-to-heart conversation about our future together.

Nous avons eu une conversation cœur à cœur sur notre avenir ensemble.

to [go] to {one's} [head] [Phrase]

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

Ex: Winning the award seemed to go to his head , as he started acting superior and dismissive towards his colleagues .

on {one's} last legs [Phrase]

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

Ex: If we do n't get help soon , our small business will be on its last legs .

sharp tongue [nom]

langue acérée

Ex: Known for her sharp tongue , the professor could quickly dismantle weak arguments with concise and biting remarks .

Connue pour son langue acérée, la professeure pouvait rapidement démonter les arguments faibles avec des remarques concises et cinglantes.

to [get] used to [Phrase]

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

Ex: It took some time , but I finally got used to waking up early for work .

kind [Adjectif]

gentil

Ex: It 's a kind gesture to write thank you notes after receiving gifts .

C'est un geste gentil d'écrire des notes de remerciement après avoir reçu des cadeaux.

generous [Adjectif]

généreux

Ex: She 's a generous donor , always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need .

Elle est une donatrice généreuse, contribuant toujours à des causes caritatives et aidant ceux dans le besoin.

to accept [verbe]

accepter

Ex: He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog .

to joke [verbe]

plaisanter

Ex: He joked about the funny incident that happened earlier .

Il a plaisanté à propos de l'incident drôle qui s'est produit plus tôt.

to [face] the fact [Phrase]

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

Ex: I did n't want to face the fact that I had failed the exam .

to [pull] {one's} leg [Phrase]

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

Ex: Are you serious , or are you just pulling my leg ?

to [find] {one's} feet [Phrase]

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

Ex: The team is struggling , but once they find their feet , they 'll perform better .

to [put] on a brave (face|front) [Phrase]

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

Ex: The team captain put on a brave front during the match, motivating the players despite the mounting pressure.

to trade [verbe]

échanger

Ex: He traded his baseball cards for his friend 's comic books .

Il a échangé ses cartes de baseball contre les bandes dessinées de son ami.

to carve [verbe]

sculpter

Ex: The sculptor carved a magnificent statue from a block of marble .

Le sculpteur a sculpté une magnifique statue dans un bloc de marbre.

to tend [verbe]

avoir tendance

Ex: Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight , while others prefer shade .

Certaines plantes ont tendance à prospérer en plein soleil, tandis que d'autres préfèrent l'ombre.

to raid [verbe]

piller

Ex: The thieves raided the jewelry store and stole millions in diamonds .

Les voleurs ont fait un raid sur le magasin de bijoux et ont volé des millions en diamants.

to worship [verbe]

adorer

Ex: During the festival , devotees gather at the temple to worship the deity with offerings of flowers , incense , and fruits .

Pendant le festival, les fidèles se rassemblent au temple pour adorer la divinité avec des offrandes de fleurs, d'encens et de fruits.

to extort [verbe]

extorquer

Ex: During the trial , the defense attorney extorted eyewitness testimony to paint his client in a more innocent light .

Pendant le procès, l'avocat de la défense a extorqué le témoignage d'un témoin oculaire pour présenter son client sous un jour plus innocent.

to settle [verbe]

s'installer

Ex: He settled on the couch after a long day at work.

Il s'installa sur le canapé après une longue journée de travail.

to mount [verbe]

monter

Ex: The experienced equestrian mounted the horse with ease , ready for a leisurely ride .

Le cavalier expérimenté monta le cheval avec facilité, prêt pour une promenade tranquille.

to explore [verbe]

explorer

Ex: She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems .

Elle explore de nouveaux quartiers chaque week-end pour découvrir des joyaux cachés.

Viking [nom]

Viking

Ex: Vikings were skilled warriors and navigators, known for their longships.

Les Vikings étaient des guerriers et navigateurs habiles, connus pour leurs drakkars.

{one's} heart [is] {not} in {sth} [phrase]

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

Ex: Her heart wasn’t in the speech; she seemed uninterested and distant.

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