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to expect [verbe]

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

s’attendre à

Ex: The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend .

Les prévisions météorologiques nous ont amenés à attendre de la pluie ce week-end.

expectation [nom]

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

attente

Ex: Sarah had high expectations for her birthday party , but it turned out to be a small gathering with only a few friends .

to explain [verbe]

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

expliquer

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who had n't seen it .

Il a expliqué l'intrigue du film à son ami qui ne l'avait pas vu.

explanation [nom]

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

explication

Ex: She gave a clear explanation of the new policy during the meeting .

Elle a donné une explication claire de la nouvelle politique pendant la réunion.

to frustrate [verbe]

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

faire échouer

Ex: Unexpected obstacles can frustrate your plans and derail your progress .

Des obstacles inattendus peuvent frustrer vos plans et faire dérailler vos progrès.

frustration [nom]

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

frustration

Ex: His frustration was evident when his computer crashed in the middle of his work .

Sa frustration était évidente lorsque son ordinateur a planté en plein milieu de son travail.

to permit [verbe]

to allow something or someone to do something

permettre

Ex: The park permits visitors to bring their own food and drinks .

Le parc permet aux visiteurs d'apporter leur propre nourriture et boissons.

permission [nom]

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

permission

Ex: Before accessing the restricted area , employees must obtain permission from their supervisor .

Avant d'accéder à la zone restreinte, les employés doivent obtenir une autorisation de leur superviseur.

to develop [verbe]

to change and become stronger or more advanced

se développer

Ex: The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company .

La petite startup a le potentiel de se développer en une entreprise technologique de premier plan.

development [nom]

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

développement

Ex: The development of new technologies has transformed modern life .

Le développement des nouvelles technologies a transformé la vie moderne.

to involve [verbe]

to contain or include something as a necessary part

impliquer

Ex: Any investment involves an element of risk .

Tout investissement comporte un élément de risque.

involvement [nom]

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

implication

Ex: The teacher appreciated her involvement in class discussions .

Le professeur a apprécié son implication dans les discussions en classe.

courteous [Adjectif]

behaving with politeness and respect

courtois

Ex: The staff were exceptionally courteous throughout the event .

Le personnel a été exceptionnellement courtois tout au long de l'événement.

courtesy [nom]

a display of good manners and polite behavior toward other people

courtoisie

Ex: He greeted everyone with courtesy , holding the door open for others .

Il a salué tout le monde avec courtoisie, en tenant la porte ouverte pour les autres.

difficult [Adjectif]

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

difficile

Ex: Solving complex mathematical equations can be difficult without a strong understanding of mathematical principles .

Résoudre des équations mathématiques complexes peut être difficile sans une solide compréhension des principes mathématiques.

difficulty [nom]

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

problème

Ex: The Smiths experienced significant financial difficulty after unexpected medical expenses depleted their savings .

responsible [Adjectif]

(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

Ex: As the team leader , he is responsible for assigning tasks and ensuring deadlines are met .

En tant que chef d'équipe, il est responsable de l'attribution des tâches et de s'assurer que les délais sont respectés.

responsibility [nom]

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

responsabilité

Ex: She accepted the responsibility of leading the project team .

Elle a accepté la responsabilité de diriger l'équipe du projet.

reliable [Adjectif]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

fiable

Ex: He 's reliable , always delivering on his promises and consistently producing quality work .

Il est fiable, tient toujours ses promesses et produit constamment un travail de qualité.

reliability [nom]

the level to which something or someone can be counted on

fiabilité

capable [Adjectif]

having the required quality or ability for doing something

capable

Ex: She is a capable leader , able to guide her team through challenges with confidence .

Elle est une leader capable, capable de guider son équipe à travers les défis avec confiance.

capability [nom]

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

capacité

Ex: The new software has the capability to process large amounts of data .

Le nouveau logiciel a la capacité de traiter de grandes quantités de données.

dependable [Adjectif]

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

sur lequel on peut compter

Ex: She 's dependable , always coming through when needed and proving to be trustworthy in all situations .

Elle est fiable, toujours là quand on a besoin d'elle et se montre digne de confiance dans toutes les situations.

dependability [nom]

the quality of being reliable and trustworthy

fiabilité

Ex: Her dependability at work earned her a promotion .

Sa fiabilité au travail lui a valu une promotion.

disabled [Adjectif]

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

handicapé

Ex: He uses a wheelchair to get around because he is disabled .

Il utilise un fauteuil roulant pour se déplacer parce qu'il est handicapé.

disability [nom]

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

handicap

Ex: He was born with a disability that affects his ability to walk .

Il est né avec un handicap qui affecte sa capacité à marcher.

fair [Adjectif]

relatively large in number, amount, or size

bon

Ex: The fair amount of rainfall this season has been beneficial for the crops .

La juste quantité de pluie cette saison a été bénéfique pour les cultures.

fairness [nom]

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

équité

Ex: He was admired for his sense of fairness in handling workplace disputes .

Il était admiré pour son sens de l'équité dans la résolution des conflits au travail.

rebellious [Adjectif]

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

rebelle

Ex: The rebellious teenager frequently clashed with their parents over curfews and household rules .

L'adolescent rebelle entrait fréquemment en conflit avec ses parents à propos des couvre-feux et des règles de la maison.

rebelliousness [nom]

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

rébellion

Ex: His rebelliousness against the school 's dress code led to disciplinary action .

Son rébellion contre le code vestimentaire de l'école a conduit à une action disciplinaire.

selfish [Adjectif]

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

égoïste

Ex: She 's so selfish ; she never considers how her actions affect others .

Elle est tellement égoïste ; elle ne considère jamais comment ses actions affectent les autres.

selfishness [nom]

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

égoïsme

Ex: His selfishness was evident when he refused to help his friends in need .

Son égoïsme était évident quand il a refusé d'aider ses amis dans le besoin.

strict [Adjectif]

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

strict

Ex: The strict teacher enforced a no-talking rule during tests .

Le professeur strict a appliqué une règle de silence pendant les tests.

strictness [nom]

the quality or characteristic of being uncompromising in enforcing rules, regulations, or standards

rigueur

Ex: The teacher 's strictness ensured that all students followed classroom rules .

La rigueur de l'enseignant a assuré que tous les élèves suivaient les règles de la classe.

generous [Adjectif]

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

généreux

Ex: She 's a generous donor , always contributing to charitable causes and helping those in need .

Elle est une donatrice généreuse, contribuant toujours à des causes caritatives et aidant ceux dans le besoin.

generosity [nom]

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

générosité

Ex: His generosity knew no bounds , as he donated large sums of money to various charities every year .

Sa générosité ne connaissait pas de limites, car il donnait chaque année de grosses sommes d'argent à diverses œuvres caritatives.

mature [Adjectif]

fully-grown and physically developed

mûr

Ex: Despite her young age , she possessed a mature appearance , with features that belied her years .

Malgré son jeune âge, elle avait une apparence mature, avec des traits qui contredisaient son âge.

maturity [nom]

the period of being physically grown or developed

maturité

Ex: During maturity , individuals often reflect on their past experiences and strive for personal growth .

Pendant la maturité, les individus réfléchissent souvent à leurs expériences passées et s'efforcent de grandir personnellement.

mobile [Adjectif]

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

mobile

Ex: The mobile cart in the hospital made it easy for nurses to transport medical supplies .

Le chariot mobile de l'hôpital a facilité le transport des fournitures médicales par les infirmières.

mobility [nom]

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

mobilité

Ex: Mobility in the workforce allows employees to find new job opportunities across industries .

La mobilité dans la main-d'œuvre permet aux employés de trouver de nouvelles opportunités d'emploi dans différents secteurs.

secure [Adjectif]

protected and free from any danger or risk

sûr

Ex: The bank vault is highly secure , with multiple layers of security measures in place .

Le coffre-fort de la banque est très sécurisé, avec plusieurs couches de mesures de sécurité en place.

security [nom]

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

sécurité

Ex: The new alarm system improved the security of their home significantly .

Le nouveau système d'alarme a considérablement amélioré la sécurité de leur maison.

productive [Adjectif]

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

productif

Ex: The productive meeting resulted in several innovative solutions to the problem .

La réunion productive a abouti à plusieurs solutions innovantes au problème.

productivity [nom]

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

productivité

Ex: The team 's productivity increased after implementing new project management tools .

La productivité de l'équipe a augmenté après la mise en œuvre de nouveaux outils de gestion de projet.

important [Adjectif]

having a lot of value

important

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources .

Conserver l'eau est important pour l'utilisation durable des ressources naturelles.

importance [nom]

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

importance

Ex: The importance of education can not be overstated in shaping a person 's future .

L'importance de l'éducation ne peut être surestimée dans la formation de l'avenir d'une personne.

significant [Adjectif]

important or great enough to be noticed or have an impact

important

Ex: The discovery of the ancient artifact was significant for understanding the region 's history .

La découverte de l'artefact ancien était significative pour comprendre l'histoire de la région.

significance [nom]

the state of being important or worthy of attention

importance

Ex: The significance of her research can not be understated in the field of medicine .

L'importance de sa recherche ne peut être sous-estimée dans le domaine de la médecine.

independent [Adjectif]

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

indépendant

Ex: She 's an independent woman , capable of making her own decisions and taking care of herself .

C'est une femme indépendante, capable de prendre ses propres décisions et de prendre soin d'elle-même.

independence [nom]

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

Ex: The country gained its independence after years of colonial rule .

Le pays a obtenu son indépendance après des années de domination coloniale.

lenient [Adjectif]

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

indulgent

Ex: The lenient teacher allowed students extra time to complete assignments if they had valid reasons for delays .

Le professeur indulgent a accordé aux étudiants un temps supplémentaire pour terminer leurs devoirs s'ils avaient des raisons valables de retard.

lenience [nom]

the state of being patient and merciful

clémence

Ex: The teacher showed lenience when the students were late due to traffic .

Le professeur a fait preuve de clémence lorsque les étudiants étaient en retard à cause de la circulation.

obedient [Adjectif]

willing to follow rules or commands without resistance or hesitation

obéissant

Ex: The obedient dog promptly obeyed its owner 's commands .

Le chien obéissant a promptement obéi aux ordres de son propriétaire.

obedience [nom]

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

obéissance

Ex: The soldier 's strict obedience to orders earned him a commendation .

L'obéissance stricte du soldat aux ordres lui a valu une citation.

to depend [verbe]

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

dépendre

Ex: The success of the project depends heavily on effective communication among team members .

Le succès du projet dépend fortement d'une communication efficace entre les membres de l'équipe.

dependence [nom]

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

dépendance

Ex: His dependence on his parents for financial support lasted well into his twenties .

Sa dépendance à l'égard de ses parents pour le soutien financier a duré jusqu'à la vingtaine bien avancée.

dependency [nom]

a situation in which someone or something depends on another for support, survival, or function

dépendance

Ex: The child ’s dependency on his mother is strong in the early years .

La dépendance de l'enfant envers sa mère est forte dans les premières années.

to confide [verbe]

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

confier à

Ex: She chose to confide in her best friend about her personal struggles.

Elle a choisi de se confier à sa meilleure amie à propos de ses difficultés personnelles.

confident [Adjectif]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

sûr de soi

Ex: He 's confident about his decision to start a new business .

Il est confiant quant à sa décision de créer une nouvelle entreprise.

confidently [Adverbe]

in a manner that shows strong belief in one's own skills or qualities

en toute certitude

Ex: He confidently entered the room , ready to give his presentation .

Il est entré dans la pièce avec assurance, prêt à donner sa présentation.

to consider [verbe]

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

tenir compte de

Ex: Let 's consider the feelings of our customers when making this decision .

Prenons en considération les sentiments de nos clients lors de cette décision.

considerate [Adjectif]

thoughtful of others and their feelings

prévenant

Ex: Sarah's considerate nature was evident when she remembered to bring a gluten-free dessert for her friend's party, knowing about her dietary restrictions.

La nature attentionnée de Sarah était évidente lorsqu'elle a pensé à apporter un dessert sans gluten pour la fête de son amie, connaissant ses restrictions alimentaires.

considerately [Adverbe]

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

avec considération

Ex: She drives carefully and considerately .

Elle conduit prudemment et considéremment.

to differentiate [verbe]

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

faire la différence entre

Ex: The teacher helps her students differentiate between similar-sounding words by highlighting their distinct meanings and usage .

L'enseignant aide ses élèves à différencier entre des mots similaires en mettant en évidence leurs significations et utilisations distinctes.

different [Adjectif]

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

différent

Ex: He had a different perspective on the movie .

Il avait une perspective différente sur le film.

difference [nom]

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

différence

Ex: Can you explain the difference between these two models of smartphones ?

Pouvez-vous expliquer la différence entre ces deux modèles de smartphones ?

differentiation [nom]

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

différenciation

Ex: Differentiation in the workplace allows employees to develop unique skills based on their strengths .

La différenciation sur le lieu de travail permet aux employés de développer des compétences uniques basées sur leurs forces.

to attract [verbe]

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

attirer

Ex: The vibrant colors of the flowers attracted butterflies to the garden .

Les couleurs vibrantes des fleurs attirèrent les papillons vers le jardin.

attractive [Adjectif]

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

séduisant

Ex: Her confident and friendly personality makes her very attractive to others .

Sa personnalité confiante et amicale la rend très attractive pour les autres.

attraction [nom]

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

attrait

Ex: Her kindness was a major attraction for everyone who met her .

Sa gentillesse était une attraction majeure pour tous ceux qui la rencontraient.

attractiveness [nom]

the quality of being sexually appealing

beauté

Ex: His attractiveness was evident as soon as he entered the room .

Son attrait était évident dès qu'il est entré dans la pièce.

impatient [Adjectif]

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

impatient

Ex: The impatient driver honked their horn repeatedly in traffic .

Le conducteur impatient a klaxonné à plusieurs reprises dans les embouteillages.

impatiently [Adverbe]

in a manner that shows eagerness or restlessness for something to happen quickly

impatiemment

Ex: The children waited impatiently by the window for the ice cream truck .

Les enfants attendaient impatiemment près de la fenêtre le camion de crème glacée.

impatience [nom]

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

impatience

Ex: His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on .

Son impatience grandissait à mesure que la réunion se prolongeait.

unfair [Adjectif]

lacking fairness or justice in treatment or judgment

injuste

Ex: It 's unfair that some students get extra time on exams while others do n't .

C'est injuste que certains étudiants aient du temps supplémentaire aux examens alors que d'autres non.

unfairness [nom]

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

injustice

Ex: The unfairness of the decision angered the team .

L'injustice de la décision a mis l'équipe en colère.

unfairly [Adverbe]

in a way that lacks justice or equality

injustement

Ex: She was unfairly passed over for promotion despite her excellent work .

Elle a été injustement ignorée pour une promotion malgré son excellent travail.

closeness [nom]

the state of being near to something in terms of distance or time

proximité

Ex: The closeness of the two buildings made it difficult to park .

La proximité des deux bâtiments rendait le stationnement difficile.

closely [Adverbe]

without having a lot of space or time in between

de près

Ex: The two friends walked closely along the beach , engaged in a deep conversation .

Les deux amis marchaient étroitement le long de la plage, engagés dans une conversation profonde.

close [Adjectif]

sharing a strong and intimate bond

proche

Ex: They have a close friendship that has lasted for years .

Ils ont une amitié proche qui dure depuis des années.

happily [Adverbe]

with cheerfulness and joy

gaiement

Ex: The children played happily in the garden until sunset .

Les enfants ont joué joyeusement dans le jardin jusqu'au coucher du soleil.

happy [Adjectif]

emotionally feeling good or glad

heureux

Ex: He was happy when he got the job he had been hoping for .

Il était heureux quand il a obtenu le travail qu'il espérait.

happiness [nom]

the feeling of being happy and well

bonheur

Ex: The birth of their first child brought immense happiness to the young couple .

La naissance de leur premier enfant a apporté un immense bonheur au jeune couple.

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