Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - leçon 18

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urban

[Adjectif]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

urbain

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities .Les réformes de la politique **urbaine** visent à réduire les embouteillages dans les grandes villes.

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urbane

[Adjectif]

sophisticated, refined, and exudes confidence from extensive social experience

poli, courtois, affable, raffiné

Ex: His urbane manners were evident as he smoothly guided the dinner conversation .Ses manières **urbaines** étaient évidentes alors qu'il guidait avec fluidité la conversation du dîner.

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urbanity

[nom]

a refined politeness and sophistication in behavior and manner

urbanité

Ex: Young diplomats were often advised to emulate the urbanity of their experienced counterparts .Les jeunes diplomates étaient souvent conseillés d'imiter **l'urbanité** de leurs homologues expérimentés.

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aerial

[Adjectif]

having a connection to or being located in the air

aérien

Ex: The acrobats performed daring aerial stunts high above the stage .Les acrobates ont réalisé des cascades **aériennes** audacieuses bien au-dessus de la scène.

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aeronaut

[nom]

an individual who pilots or operates an aircraft

aéronaute

Ex: Every aeronaut must undergo rigorous training to ensure safety in the skies .Chaque **aéronaute** doit suivre une formation rigoureuse pour assurer la sécurité dans les cieux.

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generality

[nom]

the quality of being broad, widespread, or universally applicable

généralité

Ex: One can not overlook the generality of this principle in many scientific disciplines .On ne peut pas ignorer la **généralité** de ce principe dans de nombreuses disciplines scientifiques.

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to generalize

[verbe]

to draw a general conclusion based on specific cases that can be irrelevant to other situations

généraliser

Ex: Based on a few negative experiences , he wrongly generalized that all the workshops were unproductive .Sur la base de quelques expériences négatives, il a **généralisé** à tort que tous les ateliers étaient improductifs.

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generic

[Adjectif]

referring to traits that are shared by all members of a particular biological genus

générique

Ex: The scientist identified the species under the generic name Panthera .Le scientifique a identifié l'espèce sous le nom **générique** Panthera.

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generosity

[nom]

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

générosité

Ex: He was known for his generosity, often surprising friends and strangers with thoughtful gifts and acts of kindness .Il était connu pour sa **générosité**, surprenant souvent ses amis et des inconnus avec des cadeaux attentionnés et des actes de gentillesse.

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monocracy

[nom]

a system of governance where a singular authority rules without any legal or oppositional constraints

monocratie

Ex: In history class , students learned about the dangers of monocracy and the importance of checks and balances .En cours d'histoire, les élèves ont appris les dangers de la **monocratie** et l'importance des freins et contrepoids.

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monogram

[nom]

a design made of two or more interwoven letters, typically one's initials, used on stationery or embroidered on apparel

monogramme

Ex: The couple chose a unique monogram for their wedding invitations , intertwining the initials of their first names .Le couple a choisi un **monogramme** unique pour leurs invitations de mariage, entrelaçant les initiales de leurs prénoms.

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monograph

[nom]

a detailed written account of a particular subject, usually in the format of a short book

monographie

Ex: The monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the artist 's oeuvre , accompanied by detailed analyses of key works .Le **monographie** fournit un aperçu complet de l'œuvre de l'artiste, accompagné d'analyses détaillées des œuvres clés.

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monolith

[nom]

a large, singular stone block, frequently used as a pillar or memorial

monolithe

Ex: Some believe the monolith in the forest was placed there by early settlers as a marker for travelers .Certains pensent que le **monolithe** dans la forêt a été placé là par les premiers colons comme un repère pour les voyageurs.

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monologue

[nom]

a speech spoken to oneself, often as a way of expressing thoughts or emotions aloud

monologue

Ex: His monologue helped him sort through his emotions .Son **monologue** l'a aidé à trier ses émotions.

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monomania

[nom]

an excessive and unhealthy obsession with a singular subject or idea to an extent that it becomes overwhelming and harmful

monomanie

Ex: The novelist , known for his deep dives into subjects , was sometimes criticized for his apparent monomania on specific themes .Le romancier, connu pour ses plongées profondes dans les sujets, était parfois critiqué pour sa **monomanie** apparente sur des thèmes spécifiques.

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monopoly

[nom]

the exclusive authority or ownership over a particular resource or domain

monopole

Ex: Historically , certain families held a monopoly on trade routes , solidifying their economic dominance .Historiquement, certaines familles détenaient un **monopole** sur les routes commerciales, consolidant ainsi leur domination économique.

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monosyllable

[nom]

a word or expression comprised of a single syllable

monosyllabe

Ex: The word " cat " is a monosyllable, easy for young children to pronounce .Le mot "chat" est un **monosyllabe**, facile à prononcer pour les jeunes enfants.

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monotone

[nom]

a continuous, unvaried pitch or tone in speech or sound

monotone

Ex: Her voice , always in monotone, made it difficult to discern her emotions .Sa voix, toujours **monotone**, rendait difficile de discerner ses émotions.

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monotony

[nom]

the constant lack of change and variety that is boring

monotonie

Ex: To break the monotony, they decided to add some spontaneous adventures to their weekends .Pour briser la **monotonie**, ils ont décidé d'ajouter des aventures spontanées à leurs week-ends.

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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - leçon 18