Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 10

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

métaphore

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

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

intelligence, savoir

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

émotion

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

manuel, apportant un effort personnel

an ability to do something well, especially after training

compétence

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

to move toward a particular direction

se diriger

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

arrogant, prétentieux

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

to naturally excel at doing something

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

a generous and kind personality

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

conversation à cœur ouvert, discussion honnête

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

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

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

langue acerbe, langue caustique

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

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

gentil, gentille

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

généreux

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

accepter

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

plaisanter

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

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

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

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

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

échanger, troquer

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

sculpter, tailler

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

avoir tendance à

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

envahir, rafler

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

adorer, vénérer

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

extorquer

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

se poser, s'installer

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

monter, s'installer sur

to visit places one has never seen before

explorer

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, nordique

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