Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - leçon 6

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liqueur

[nom]

a sweet alcoholic beverage made from a mix of herbs, fruits, and different spices

liqueur

Ex: They celebrated their anniversary with a toast of champagne and raspberry liqueur.Ils ont célébré leur anniversaire avec un toast au champagne et à la **liqueur** de framboise.

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liquor

[nom]

any kind of alcoholic drink made through the process of heating and cooling, such as whiskey, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila

spiritueux, boisson alcoolisée, alcool

Ex: They celebrated the occasion with a toast , raising their glasses filled with fine liquor.Ils ont célébré l'occasion avec un toast, levant leurs verres remplis de **liqueur** fine.

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to liquidate

[verbe]

to clear one's debt

liquider

Ex: After selling off his assets , he was able to liquidate his debt .Après avoir vendu ses actifs, il a pu **liquider** sa dette.

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to liquefy

[verbe]

to change from a solid state and become fluid or liquid

se liquéfier

Ex: The ice cubes liquefy in the warmth of your hand .Les glaçons **se liquéfient** dans la chaleur de votre main.

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warrant

[nom]

an order issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take specific actions

mandat

Ex: He challenged the validity of the warrant, arguing that it lacked probable cause .Il a contesté la validité du **mandat**, arguant qu'il manquait de cause probable.

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wary

[Adjectif]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

prudent, circonspect

Ex: The hiker was wary of venturing too far off the trail in the wilderness .Le randonneur était **méfiant** à l'idée de s'aventurer trop loin du sentier dans la nature sauvage.

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warily

[Adverbe]

in a careful manner, with a sense of caution and suspicion

prudemment, avec prudence

Ex: The detective approached the crime scene warily, keeping an eye out for any potential evidence .Le détective s'approcha **prudemment** de la scène du crime, gardant un œil sur toute preuve potentielle.

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to abet

[verbe]

to assist or encourage someone to do something, particularly in committing a wrongdoing or crime

encourager

Ex: The accomplice abetted the thief in the robbery .Le complice a **incité** le voleur dans le vol.

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abed

[Adverbe]

in or to bed

couché, au lit

Ex: The lullaby helped put the baby abed.La berceuse a aidé à mettre le bébé **au lit**.

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gratification

[nom]

a feeling of satisfaction caused by the fulfillment of a desire

satisfaction

Ex: His decision to pursue his passion for music brought him a deep sense of gratification.Sa décision de poursuivre sa passion pour la musique lui a apporté un profond sentiment de **gratification**.

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to gratify

[verbe]

to give a person happiness, fulfillment, or satisfaction

satisfaire

Ex: The delicious meal gratified the hungry guests at the banquet .Le repas délicieux a **réjoui** les invités affamés du banquet.

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gratis

[Adverbe]

without costing anything

gratuitement

Ex: They received the tickets gratis as part of a promotional giveaway.Ils ont reçu les billets **gratis** dans le cadre d'une promotion.

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gratuitous

[Adjectif]

offered without payment

gratuit

Ex: The museum provided gratuitous entry on the first Sunday of every month .Le musée a offert une entrée **gratuite** le premier dimanche de chaque mois.

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gratuity

[nom]

a gift of money as a way of repaying kindness or as a gesture of appreciation that is given willingly

pourboire

Ex: As a token of my appreciation for their help , I gave a gratuity to the movers who assisted with my relocation .En guise de reconnaissance pour leur aide, j'ai donné un **pourboire** aux déménageurs qui ont aidé à mon déménagement.

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metaphor

[nom]

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

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.

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metallurgy

[nom]

a field of science, dealing with metals and how to utilize them

métallurgie

Ex: Metallurgy plays a crucial role in industries such as aerospace, automotive manufacturing, and construction.La **métallurgie** joue un rôle crucial dans des industries telles que l'aérospatiale, la fabrication automobile et la construction.

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to metamorphose

[verbe]

to undergo a complete transformation in form, structure, or appearance

se métamorphoser

Ex: Over time , the small village metamorphosed into a bustling city .Avec le temps, le petit village s'est **métamorphosé** en une ville animée.

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metaphorically

[Adverbe]

in a manner that uses a word or phrase to convey a meaning beyond its literal interpretation

métaphoriquement

Ex: Saying the truth was buried is to speak metaphorically, suggesting it was hidden .Dire que la vérité était enterrée, c'est parler **métaphoriquement**, ce qui suggère qu'elle était cachée.

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metaphysics

[nom]

a branch of philosophy that deals with abstract concepts such as existence or reality

métaphysique

Ex: Many ancient philosophers , such as Plato and Aristotle , made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics.De nombreux philosophes anciens, comme Platon et Aristote, ont apporté des contributions significatives au domaine de la **métaphysique**.

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