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Le livre Headway - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 11

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Headway - Upper Intermediate

to be left in a situation where one either succeeds or fails

ça passe ou ça casse

ça passe ou ça casse

Ex: When she joined the team , the manager decided sink or swim her on the first project .

to be patient in order to find out about the outcome, answer, or future happenings

Ex: Don’t rush to conclusions; just wait and see how things unfold.
far and wide
[Adverbe]

over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence

au loin et au large, partout

au loin et au large, partout

Ex: They ’ve studied far and wide to gather information for the project .Ils ont étudié **de long en large** pour recueillir des informations pour le projet.

(of two or more parties) to agree with each other's terms or opinions in order to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation required give and take before both sides agreed on the terms .

the various objections or reasons why something might not be possible, or the conditions that need to be met for something to happen

Ex: You need to apologize to him, no ifs, ands, or buts!

in a way that finalizes and completes the matter at hand

Ex: They are determined to solve the once and for all during the next meeting .
hit-and-miss
[Adjectif]

an inconsistent and unpredictable approach or method with no clear pattern of success or failure

imprévisible, aléatoire

imprévisible, aléatoire

Ex: Their attempts to fix the problem have been hit-and-miss, with no clear solution yet .Leurs tentatives pour résoudre le problème ont été **aléatoires**, sans solution claire pour le moment.

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

Ex: The note he left her short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words .

a complete set of facts or details about how something is done or how it works

Ex: She 's been working here for years , so she the ins and outs of company policies .
by and large
[Adverbe]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

dans l'ensemble, globalement

dans l'ensemble, globalement

Ex: By and large, the event was well-organized and attended by a diverse group of participants .**Dans l'ensemble**, l'événement était bien organisé et a réuni un groupe diversifié de participants.
to tense
[verbe]

to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy

tendre, stresser

tendre, stresser

groggy
[Adjectif]

feeling unsteady or dazed, often due to lack of sleep or recovery from anesthesia

groggy, sonné

groggy, sonné

Ex: The loud noise startled her out of a groggy sleep , leaving her momentarily confused .Le bruit fort l'a réveillée d'un sommeil **groggy**, la laissant momentanément confuse.

the state or quality of being irregular or unpredictable

incohérence, inconstance

incohérence, inconstance

Ex: There was a noticeable inconsistency in the way the rules were applied during the competition .Il y avait une **incohérence** notable dans la façon dont les règles étaient appliquées pendant la compétition.
to slip
[verbe]

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

se glisser, s'échapper

se glisser, s'échapper

Ex: The mischievous students attempted to slip out of the classroom without the teacher noticing .Les étudiants espiègles ont tenté de **se glisser** hors de la classe sans que le professeur ne s'en aperçoive.
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.
mind-boggling
[Adjectif]

extremely surprising, confusing, or difficult to understand

ahurissant, stupéfiant

ahurissant, stupéfiant

Ex: She faced a mind-boggling array of options when choosing her career path .Elle a été confrontée à une gamme **vertigineuse** d'options lors du choix de sa carrière.
to munch
[verbe]

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

mâcher, croquer

mâcher, croquer

Ex: During the meeting , he discreetly munched his way through a bag of almonds .Pendant la réunion, il a discrètement **mâché** son chemin à travers un sac d'amandes.
random
[Adjectif]

chosen, done, or happening by chance and without any particular plan, method, or purpose

arbitraire, au hasard

arbitraire, au hasard

Ex: The winner of the contest was selected through a random drawing of names .Le gagnant du concours a été sélectionné par un tirage au sort **aléatoire** des noms.

the most severe or negative outcome that could happen in a given situation

scénario du pire, pire des cas

scénario du pire, pire des cas

Ex: If the storm hits harder than expected , the worst-case scenario would be widespread flooding .Si la tempête frappe plus fort que prévu, le **scénario du pire** serait des inondations généralisées.
recurring
[Adjectif]

happening or appearing repeatedly

récurrent, périodique

récurrent, périodique

Ex: The team met for their recurring weekly check-in to discuss progress on the project.L'équipe s'est réunie pour leur point **hebdomadaire** récurrent afin de discuter de l'avancement du projet.
painstakingly
[Adverbe]

in a way that shows or involves great care, effort, and attention to detail

méticuleusement, avec un grand soin

méticuleusement, avec un grand soin

Ex: The model was painstakingly assembled over several weeks .Le modèle a été **méticuleusement** assemblé sur plusieurs semaines.
tedious
[Adjectif]

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

ennuyeux

ennuyeux

Ex: Sorting through the clutter in the attic proved to be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor .Trier le fouillis dans le grenier s'est avéré être une entreprise **fastidieuse** et chronophage.
stroke
[nom]

a gentle caress or touch, especially one made with the hand

caresse, effleurement

caresse, effleurement

bizarre
[Adjectif]

strange or unexpected in appearance, style, or behavior

bizarre

bizarre

Ex: His bizarre collection of vintage medical equipment , displayed prominently in his living room , made guests uneasy .Sa **bizarre** collection d'équipements médicaux vintage, exposée en évidence dans son salon, mettait les invités mal à l'aise.
vividly
[Adverbe]

in a clear and detailed manner

vivement, de manière vivante

vivement, de manière vivante

Ex: She could vividly recall the sound of the waves crashing against the shore .Elle pouvait se souvenir **vivement** du son des vagues s'écrasant contre le rivage.

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

lutter, se battre

lutter, se battre

Ex: Right now , the climbers are struggling to reach the summit .En ce moment, les grimpeurs **luttent** pour atteindre le sommet.
contest
[nom]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

concours, tournoi

concours, tournoi

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .Le **concours** d'échecs entre les deux grands maîtres a duré des heures.
vision
[nom]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

vision, perspective

vision, perspective

monstrous
[Adjectif]

very ugly to an extent of being unnatural or frightening

monstrueux

monstrueux

Ex: The monstrous shadow cast by the towering mountain obscured the landscape below .L'ombre **monstrueuse** projetée par la montagne imposante obscurcissait le paysage en dessous.
melody
[nom]

the arrangement or succession of single musical notes in a tune or piece of music

mélodie

mélodie

Ex: The jazz pianist improvised a new melody, showcasing his improvisational skills during the performance .Le pianiste de jazz a improvisé une nouvelle **mélodie**, mettant en valeur ses compétences d'improvisation pendant le spectacle.
ready-made
[Adjectif]

made in advance and available for immediate use or purchase, without the need for any additional preparation or assembly

prêt à l'emploi, prêt-à-porter

prêt à l'emploi, prêt-à-porter

Ex: She chose a ready-made outfit for the event , not wanting to spend too much time shopping .Elle a choisi une tenue **prête-à-porter** pour l'événement, ne voulant pas passer trop de temps à faire les magasins.
round
[nom]

a period of play in certain sports during which one team or competitor is on the offensive, attempting to score or defeat their opponent

manche, tour

manche, tour

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

Ex: Friendships can also ups and downs, but true friends stick together through thick and thin .

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .

on irregular but not rare occasions

de temps en temps, de temps à autre

de temps en temps, de temps à autre

Ex: Every now and then, I like to watch old movies from my childhood .

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We 're sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .
more or less
[Phrase]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .
touch and go
[Phrase]

involving risk and uncertainty

Ex: The success of the business venture was touch and go in its early stages, but it eventually thrived.

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up .

not damaged or injured in any way

sain et sauf

sain et sauf

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.

with gradual progress, steadily, and consistently over time

Ex: The team slowly but surely making progress in resolving the issue .

no matter what happens

Ex: The postman faithfully delivers the mailcome rain or come shine, ensuring it reaches its recipients .
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