Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - leçon 2

to set something on fire

allumer

of a similar classification and quality

apparenté

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

zèle

a person with very strong opinions on different matters such as religion or politics who tries to impose them on others

zélote, fanatique

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

zélé

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

rater, gâcher

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

pavillon

a person who refuses to spend any of their money, often living in poor conditions

avare, économe

having an extreme reluctance to spend money or resources

avare, mesquin

having or showing the usual qualities or characteristics of a particular group of people or things

typique

to display the specifications related to a certain group

être typique de, être caractéristique de

related to money or its management

financier

a person whose job is handling and lending large amounts of money to other companies or the government

financier

to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free

se tortiller, se tordre

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

ironique

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existence

regarding human's existence and its concerning matters

existentiel

tending to keep peace and stay away from conflicts

pacifique

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

pacifiste

to take action against violence in order to bring peace

pacifier