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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - leçon 12

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ultimate
[Adjectif]

signifying the highest or most significant degree

ultime

ultime

Ex: Winning the championship was the ultimate achievement of his career .Remporter le championnat a été l'**ultime** accomplissement de sa carrière.

a final and serious demand made by one person to another, which includes consequences if the demand is not met

ultimatum

ultimatum

Ex: The president ’s ultimatum left the opposing party with little room for negotiation .L'**ultimatum** du président a laissé peu de place à la négociation au parti opposé.
to corrode
[verbe]

to slowly damage and ruin something by exposing it to air, water, or acids

corroder

corroder

Ex: The acid rain corroded the ancient stone statues , causing them to lose their intricate details over time .La pluie acide a **corrodé** les anciennes statues en pierre, leur faisant perdre leurs détails complexes au fil du temps.

the gradual destruction of materials by chemical reaction, usually of metals

corrosion, rouille

corrosion, rouille

Ex: Exposure to moisture accelerates metal corrosion.L'exposition à l'humidité accélère la **corrosion** des métaux.
corrosive
[Adjectif]

having the ability to cause damage or destruction, especially through chemical reactions

corrosif

corrosif

Ex: The corrosive influence of negative thinking can undermine mental health .L'influence **corrosive** de la pensée négative peut nuire à la santé mentale.

something that a lot of people consider to be true but is not

illusion

illusion

Ex: Many individuals hold the illusion that sugar causes hyperactivity in children , although research has repeatedly proven this belief to be false .De nombreuses personnes ont l'**illusion** que le sucre provoque l'hyperactivité chez les enfants, bien que la recherche ait maintes fois prouvé que cette croyance était fausse.
illusive
[Adjectif]

creating a false or misleading impression

illusoire

illusoire

Ex: His success was illusive, built on deception .Son succès était **illusoire**, construit sur la tromperie.
illusory
[Adjectif]

giving a false impression of reality

illusoire

illusoire

Ex: In the desert heat , the mirage created an illusory oasis that vanished upon closer inspection .Dans la chaleur du désert, le mirage a créé une oasis **illusoire** qui a disparu à y regarder de plus près.
illustrious
[Adjectif]

highly distinguished, admired, or well-known due to exceptional and outstanding characteristics or features

illustre

illustre

Ex: The museum houses a collection of illustrious artworks by famous painters such as Van Gogh , Monet , and Picasso .Le musée abrite une collection d'œuvres d'art **illustres** de peintres célèbres tels que Van Gogh, Monet et Picasso.

the abilities of the mind such as thinking, learning, and problem-solving

mentalité

mentalité

Ex: Noah 's resilient mentality helps him bounce back from setbacks and stay determined in pursuing his goals .La **mentalité** résiliente de Noah l'aide à rebondir après des revers et à rester déterminé dans la poursuite de ses objectifs.
mentor
[nom]

a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience

conseiller, conseillère, tuteur, tutrice, mentor

conseiller, conseillère, tuteur, tutrice, mentor

Ex: The mentor encouraged her mentee to set ambitious goals and provided the necessary resources and encouragement to help them achieve success .Le **mentor** a encouragé son mentoré à se fixer des objectifs ambitieux et a fourni les ressources et les encouragements nécessaires pour les aider à réussir.
to parlay
[verbe]

to combine multiple individual bets into one larger bet, with the potential for a higher payout if all of the individual bets are successful

remettre en jeu

remettre en jeu

Ex: Poker players will sometimes parlay a table stack into buying into a higher stakes game .Les joueurs de poker vont parfois **transformer** une pile de table en achat dans un jeu à enjeux plus élevés.
to parley
[verbe]

to discuss the terms of an agreement with an opposing side, usually an enemy

parlementer, engager des négociations

parlementer, engager des négociations

Ex: The negotiators successfully parleyed with the union representatives , reaching a compromise on the labor dispute .Les négociateurs ont **parlementé** avec succès avec les représentants syndicaux, parvenant à un compromis sur le conflit du travail.

to make someone familiar with a person or thing by introducing or providing information about them

familiariser

familiariser

Ex: At the networking event , she made an effort to acquaint her friend with influential professionals in the industry .Lors de l'événement de réseautage, elle a fait un effort pour **familiariser** son ami avec des professionnels influents dans l'industrie.

to reluctantly accept something without protest

acquiescer, consentir

acquiescer, consentir

Ex: The board of directors reluctantly acquiesced to the CEO 's decision , even though some members disagreed .
to acquire
[verbe]

to buy or begin to have something

acquérir

acquérir

Ex: She acquired a rare painting for her collection at the auction .Elle a **acquis** une peinture rare pour sa collection lors de la vente aux enchères.
acquisitive
[Adjectif]

having a strong desire or tendency to obtain, collect, or possess things, often material possessions

avide

avide

Ex: The acquisitive mindset of the society placed a strong emphasis on material possessions , leading to a constant desire for more .L'état d'esprit **acquisitif** de la société a mis un fort accent sur les possessions matérielles, conduisant à un désir constant de plus.
to acquit
[verbe]

to officially decide and declare in a law court that someone is not guilty of a crime

acquitter

acquitter

Ex: The exoneration process ultimately led to the court 's decision to acquit the defendant of all charges .Le processus d'exonération a finalement conduit à la décision du tribunal de **acquitter** le défendeur de toutes les accusations.
stigma
[nom]

a mark that represents shame or infamy

marque d'infamie

marque d'infamie

Ex: Being a convicted felon carries a stigma that makes it difficult to find a job .Être un criminel condamné porte une **stigmatisation** qui rend difficile de trouver un emploi.

to create marks or scars on the body, often intentionally, as a religious or spiritual practice

stigmatiser

stigmatiser

Ex: The religious pilgrims undertook a pilgrimage that involved walking on their knees for miles , willingly enduring pain and discomfort to stigmatize their bodies and demonstrate their faith .Les pèlerins religieux ont entrepris un pèlerinage qui impliquait de marcher sur leurs genoux pendant des kilomètres, endurant volontairement la douleur et l'inconfort pour **stigmatiser** leurs corps et démontrer leur foi.
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