Le livre Summit 1B - Unité 8 - Leçon 3

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

s’attendre à, attendre

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

attente, espérance

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

expliquer

information or details that are given to make something clear or easier to understand

explication, explication claire

to prevent someone from achieving success, particularly by nullifying their efforts

faire échouer, contrecarrer, déjouer

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

frustration

to allow something or someone to do something

permettre

the action of allowing someone to do a particular thing or letting something happen, particularly in an official way

permission

to change and become stronger or more advanced

se développer

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

développement

to contain or include something as a necessary part

impliquer

the state of being part of something or having a connection with it

implication, engagement

behaving with politeness and respect

courtois, poli

a display of good manners and polite behavior toward other people

courtoisie, politesse

needing a lot of work or skill to do, understand, or deal with

difficile

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

problème, difficulté

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

responsable

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilité, devoir

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

the level to which something or someone can be counted on

fiabilité, sécurité

having the required quality or ability for doing something

capable, compétent

the ability or potential of doing something or achieving a certain goal

capacité, aptitude

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

sur lequel on peut compter, sur qui on peut compter

the quality of being reliable and trustworthy

fiabilité, dépendabilité

completely or partial inability to use a part of one's body or mind, caused by an illness, injury, etc.

handicapé, infirme

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

handicap, infirmité, incapacité

relatively large in number, amount, or size

bon, bonne, pas mal de

the quality of being just or reasonable in treating people and situations

équité, justesse

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelle

the act of intentionally refusing to obey social norms or authority often with a disrespectful attitude

rébellion, désobéissance

always putting one's interests first and not caring about the needs or rights of others

égoïste

the quality or state of being excessively focused on oneself, one's own interests, or needs without regard for others.

égoïsme

(of a person) inflexible and demanding that rules are followed precisely

strict

rules or standards that are severe and must be obeyed without exception

sévérité, rigueur

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

généreux

the quality of being kind, understanding and unselfish, especially in providing money or gifts to others

générosité

fully-grown and physically developed

mûr

the period of being physically grown or developed

maturité

not fixed and able to move or be moved easily or quickly

mobile

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

mobilité

safe, protected, and free from any danger or risk

sûr, sécurisé

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

sécurité

producing desired results through effective and efficient use of time, resources, and effort

productif

the state or condition of being productive, or the ability to produce or generate goods, services, or results efficiently and effectively

productivité

having a lot of value

important

the quality or state of being significant or having a strong influence on something

importance, signification

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

important

the state of being important or worthy of attention

signification, importance

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

indépendant

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

(of a person) tolerant, flexible, or relaxed in enforcing rules or standards, often forgiving and understanding toward others

indulgent

the state of being patient and merciful

clémence, indulgence

willing to follow rules or commands without resistance or hesitation

obéissant, docile

the action of respecting or following the instructions of someone in authority

obéissance

to be based on or related with different things that are possible

dépendre

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support, help, or survival

dépendance, dépendance (état de recours)

the state of being extremely relied on something or someone

dépendance, dépendance (de)

to share personal thoughts, feelings, or information with someone in private

confier à

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

sûr de soi, assuré, confiant

in a way that shows confidence and trust in oneself or another person's abilities, plans, etc.

en toute certitude

to think about or be influenced by other people's feelings before making a decision

tenir compte de

thoughtful of others and their feelings

prévenant, attentionné, délicat, aimable

in a manner that shows one cares about feelings, needs, or rights of other people

avec soin, avec considération

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

faire la différence entre

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

différent

the way that two or more people or things are different from each other

différence

the act of setting someone or something apart from the others based on their individual traits

différenciation

to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities

attirer

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

séduisant, attirant

a quality or feature of someone or something that evokes interest, liking, or desire in others

attraction, attrait

the quality of being sexually appealing

beauté

unable to wait calmly for something or someone, often feeling irritated or frustrated

impatient

in a manner that reflects a strong desire for quick action or results

impatience, avec impatience

the feeling of being extremely annoyed by things not happening in their due time

impatience

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

injuste, inéquitable

a situation or treatment that is not just or impartial and that puts someone at a disadvantage

injustice, iniquité

in a way that lacks justice or equality

injustement, de manière injuste

the state of being in near proximity due to a short distance between objects or locations

proximité, rapprochement

without having a lot of space or time in between

de près, proche

sharing a strong and intimate bond

proche

with cheerfulness and joy

gaiement, joyeusement

emotionally feeling good

heureux

the feeling of being happy and well

bonheur