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Compétences Lexicales SAT 1 - Leçon 21

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to ask for less money than the actual price or value of something

brader

brader

Ex: She was so grateful when the mechanic undercharged her for the repair work .Elle était si reconnaissante lorsque le mécanicien l'a **sous-facturée** pour les travaux de réparation.

to not allow something to be seen or experienced enough

sous-exposer

sous-exposer

Ex: Indie films often get underexposed in theaters dominated by blockbuster movies.Les films indépendants sont souvent **sous-exposés** dans les salles de cinéma dominées par les blockbusters.
underhanded
[Adjectif]

done in a secretive way with the intent to deceive or trick

sournois, fourbe

sournois, fourbe

Ex: The politician was accused of making underhanded deals behind closed doors .Le politicien a été accusé d'avoir conclu des accords **sournois** à huis clos.

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

sous-tendre, être à la base de

sous-tendre, être à la base de

Ex: Economic factors underlie the recent fluctuations in the stock market .Les facteurs économiques **sous-tendent** les fluctuations récentes du marché boursier.

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

miner, saper

miner, saper

Ex: The economic downturn severely undermined the company 's financial stability .La récession économique a gravement **miné** la stabilité financière de l'entreprise.

to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are

sous-estimer

sous-estimer

Ex: The book was initially underrated but later became a classic .Le livre a été initialement **sous-estimé** mais est ensuite devenu un classique.

to stress something's importance or value

souligner

souligner

Ex: The findings of the study underscore the urgency of addressing climate change .Les résultats de l'étude **soulignent** l'urgence de s'attaquer au changement climatique.

to offer goods or services at a lower price than competitors

vendre moins cher

vendre moins cher

Ex: If you consistently undersell without reducing costs, you might face financial challenges in the long run.Si vous **vendez systématiquement à perte** sans réduire les coûts, vous pourriez rencontrer des difficultés financières à long terme.

to minimize the significance of something

minimiser

minimiser

Ex: Daily exercise 's impact on health is often understated.L'impact de l'exercice quotidien sur la santé est souvent **sous-estimé**.

to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss

garantir

garantir

Ex: The investment firm is currently underwriting a public offering for a tech company .La société d'investissement **souscrit** actuellement à une offre publique pour une entreprise technologique.

an alternative to sugar which is artificial and used by people who want to lose weight

saccharine

saccharine

Ex: The restaurant offers saccharin packets alongside sugar and honey for customers who prefer a calorie-free option.Le restaurant propose des sachets de **saccharine** à côté du sucre et du miel pour les clients qui préfèrent une option sans calories.
saccharine
[Adjectif]

excessively sweet or sugary

trop sucré

trop sucré

Ex: His tea was saccharine, as he had added too many spoonfuls of sugar .Son thé était **sacchariné**, car il avait ajouté trop de cuillères de sucre.
to deplore
[verbe]

to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome

déplorer

déplorer

Ex: He deplored the unfair decision , feeling it was unjust and wrong .Il a **déploré** la décision injuste, la trouvant injuste et erronée.
deplorable
[Adjectif]

considered morally wrong, objectionable, or deserving of strong disapproval

lamentable, déplorable

lamentable, déplorable

Ex: The deplorable treatment of animals in that facility is a matter of great concern .Le traitement **déplorable** des animaux dans cette installation est une question de grande préoccupation.
fastidious
[Adjectif]

very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation

méticuleux, minutieux, maniaque

méticuleux, minutieux, maniaque

Ex: The architect was fastidious about the placement of every detail in the building design .

the quality of being extremely careful and particular about details, especially related to taste or style

méticulosité

méticulosité

Ex: Her fastidiousness in choosing every piece of furniture ensured her home looked straight out of a design magazine .Son **méticulosité** dans le choix de chaque meuble garantissait que sa maison ressemblait tout droit à un magazine de design.
memento
[nom]

an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

souvenir

souvenir

Ex: The couple exchanged letters as mementos of their time together .Le couple a échangé des lettres en tant que **souvenirs** de leur temps ensemble.
memorable
[Adjectif]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

mémorable

mémorable

Ex: That was the most memorable concert I 've ever attended .C'était le concert le **mémorable** auquel j'ai jamais assisté.
to hone
[verbe]

to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening

aiguiser

aiguiser

Ex: The gardener hones the pruning shears to make clean cuts on branches .Le jardinier **aiguise** les cisailles à élaguer pour faire des coupes nettes sur les branches.

payment given as a gesture of appreciation or respect for a service that is typically provided for free or on a voluntary basis

honoraires

honoraires

Ex: The artist received an honorarium for showcasing their artwork at the community gallery .L'artiste a reçu un **honorarium** pour avoir exposé son œuvre à la galerie communautaire.
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