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Le livre Solutions - Intermédiaire - Unité 4 - 4A

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attic
attic
[nom]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

grenier

grenier

Ex: The attic is accessible via a pull-down ladder in the hallway for storing seasonal decorations and old furniture. 

Le grenier est accessible via une échelle escamotable dans le couloir pour ranger les décorations saisonnières et les vieux meubles.

basement

an area or room in a house or building that is partially or completely below the ground level

cave

cave

Ex: The basement often floods during heavy rain, so they installed a sump pump. 

Le sous-sol inonde souvent pendant les fortes pluies, alors ils ont installé une pompe de puisard.

cellar
cellar
[nom]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

cave

cave

Ex: The cellar was filled with dusty bottles and old wooden crates. 

La cave était remplie de bouteilles poussiéreuses et de vieilles caisses en bois.

conservatory

a room with a roof and walls made of glass, often affixed to one side of a building, used for relaxing or growing plants in

jardin d'hiver, serre

jardin d'hiver, serre

Ex: As an avid gardener, she spent countless hours in her conservatory, nurturing exotic plants and flowers from around the world. 

En tant que jardinière passionnée, elle a passé d'innombrables heures dans sa serre, à cultiver des plantes et des fleurs exotiques du monde entier.

drive
drive
[nom]

a short road or path leading from a street to a building

allée, chemin d'accès

allée, chemin d'accès

Ex: He pulled into the drive and parked near the front door. 
extension

an extra telephone connected to the main phone line in a house

téléphone supplémentaire, poste

téléphone supplémentaire, poste

Ex: He dialed the extension to reach his colleague in the neighboring cubicle. 
fence
fence
[nom]

a structure made of wood, wire, metal, or similar material that surrounds or separates an area of land

barrière

barrière

Ex: The dog jumped over the fence. 
garage
garage
[nom]

a building or enclosed part of a building used for keeping a motor vehicle

garage

garage

Ex: The house has a two-car garage beside the kitchen. 
gate
gate
[nom]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

porte

porte

Ex: The children were playing near the park's gate. 
hall
hall
[nom]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

salle, salle

salle, salle

Ex: She ran down the hall to answer the phone. 
hedge
hedge
[nom]

a row of closely planted bushes or small trees forming a boundary or barrier

haie

haie

Ex: Emma planted a hedge along the edge of the garden. 
landing
landing
[nom]

an area of floor at the top of a staircase or between two flights of stairs

palier

palier

Ex: The bathroom is just off the upstairs landing. 
lawn
lawn
[nom]

an area of short, regularly cut grass, especially beside a house or in a park

gazon, pelouse

gazon, pelouse

Ex: The children were playing on the lawn behind the house. 
path
path
[nom]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

chemin

chemin

Ex: He shoveled the snow off the path. 
patio
patio
[nom]

an outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in

patio

patio

Ex: The patio is furnished with comfortable lounge chairs and a table for outdoor gatherings. 

Le patio est meublé de chaises longues confortables et d'une table pour les rassemblements en plein air.

pond
pond
[nom]

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often artificially made

étang

étang

Ex: The children found several frogs beside the pond. 
porch
porch
[nom]

a structure with a roof and no walls at the entrance of a house

terrasse couverte

terrasse couverte

Ex: The rocking chairs on the front porch are perfect for enjoying a cup of tea. 

Les fauteuils à bascule sur le porche avant sont parfaits pour profiter d'une tasse de thé.

shutter
shutter
[nom]

a movable blind used to cover a window, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often used for privacy, light control, or decoration

volet

volet

Ex: The house had beautiful wooden shutters that matched the exterior. 

La maison avait de belles persiennes en bois qui correspondaient à l'extérieur.

sliding door

a door that moves horizontally along a track

porte coulissante, porte à glissière

porte coulissante, porte à glissière

Ex: The sliding door made it easy to access the balcony from the kitchen. 

La porte coulissante a facilité l'accès au balcon depuis la cuisine.

stair
stair
[nom]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

escalier, escaliers

escalier, escaliers

Ex: Please don't leave your toys on the stair, it's dangerous. 

Veuillez ne pas laisser vos jouets sur l'escalier, c'est dangereux.

swimming pool

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

piscine

piscine

Ex: We spent the afternoon lounging by the community swimming pool. 

Nous avons passé l'après-midi à nous prélasser près de la piscine communautaire.

room
room
[nom]

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

chambre

chambre

Ex: My favorite room in the house is the kitchen because I love cooking. 
type
type
[nom]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

genre, type

genre, type

Ex: Environmentalists study the impact of pollution on different types of ecosystems. 
home
home
[nom]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

maison

maison

Ex: Their home was always filled with laughter and warmth. 
bungalow

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

pavillon

pavillon

Ex: The couple decided to downsize and move into a cozy bungalow in the countryside. 

Le couple a décidé de réduire la taille de sa maison et de déménager dans un bungalow confortable à la campagne.

detached house

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

maison individuelle, maison isolée

maison individuelle, maison isolée

Ex: The detached house had a large garden and a driveway. 

La maison individuelle avait un grand jardin et une allée.

farmhouse

a house near a farm in which a farmer lives

ferme

ferme

Ex: The farmhouse had a big porch perfect for watching the sunset. 

La ferme avait une grande véranda parfaite pour regarder le coucher du soleil.

flat
flat
[nom]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

appartement

appartement

Ex: The flat has a beautiful view of the park and plenty of natural light streaming through the windows. 
houseboat

a boat designed for living in

péniche (aménagée)

péniche (aménagée)

Ex: The houseboat was anchored at the marina, offering a unique living experience. 

La péniche était ancrée à la marina, offrant une expérience de vie unique.

mansion
mansion
[nom]

a very large and impressive house

manoir, belle demeure, maison de maître

manoir, belle demeure, maison de maître

Ex: They were invited to a gala event hosted at a historic mansion in the countryside. 

Ils ont été invités à un événement gala organisé dans un manoir historique à la campagne.

mobile home

a type of housing that is designed to be transported to a specific location and can be moved again if needed

maison mobile, caravane résidentielle

maison mobile, caravane résidentielle

Ex: The mobile home was small but comfortable for their family of four. 

La maison mobile était petite mais confortable pour leur famille de quatre personnes.

semi-detached
semi-detached
[Adjectif]

(of a house) sharing a wall with another similar house on one side

jumelé

jumelé

Ex: The semi-detached homes were built side by side, with a shared wall in between. 

Les maisons jumelées étaient construites côte à côte, avec un mur partagé entre elles.

terraced house

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

maison mitoyenne, maison en rangée

maison mitoyenne, maison en rangée

Ex: The terraced houses along the street all had similar brick facades. 

Les maisons mitoyennes le long de la rue avaient toutes des façades en brique similaires.

thatched
thatched
[Adjectif]

(of a house or building) having a roof made of dried straw, leaves etc.

en chaume, à toit de chaume

en chaume, à toit de chaume

Ex: The thatched roof of the old farmhouse added to its rustic appeal. 
cottage
cottage
[nom]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cottage

cottage

Ex: The artist rented a cozy cottage in the mountains for inspiration. 
villa
villa
[nom]

a detached or semi-detached house in a residential area

villa

villa

Ex: Emma bought a semi-detached villa in a quiet suburb. 
part
part
[nom]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

part

part

Ex: I noticed that a piece of the puzzle is missing. 
house
house
[nom]

a building where people live, especially as a family

maison

maison

Ex: The house has a basement where they store their belongings. 
garden
garden
[nom]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

jardin

jardin

Ex: He planted a variety of herbs and vegetables in his garden to create a sustainable food source. 
flower bed

an area of ground planted with flowers or plants, often arranged in a decorative or artistic pattern

plate-bande

plate-bande

Ex: She spent the afternoon planting new flowers in the flower bed by the porch. 

Elle a passé l'après-midi à planter de nouvelles fleurs dans le parterre de fleurs près du porche.

area
area
[nom]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

région

région

Ex: The downtown area is busy during office hours. 
beautifully
beautifully
[Adverbe]

in a manner that is visually, aurally, or emotionally delightful or graceful

merveilleusement, divinement, magnifiquement

merveilleusement, divinement, magnifiquement

Ex: The garden was beautifully lit with soft lanterns. 

Le jardin était magnifiquement éclairé avec des lanternes douces.

charming
charming
[Adjectif]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

charmant

charmant

Ex: His charming good looks and easygoing personality made him popular among his peers. 
contemporary
contemporary
[Adjectif]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

contemporain

contemporain

Ex: Her contemporary fashion line blends classic cuts with modern fabrics. 
conveniently
conveniently
[Adverbe]

in a way that is practical, useful, or causes little trouble or effort

commodément, facilement

commodément, facilement

Ex: You can conveniently schedule an appointment online at any time. 

Vous pouvez facilement prendre rendez-vous en ligne à tout moment.

dilapidated
dilapidated
[Adjectif]

damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance

délabré, décrépit, en ruines, en ruine

délabré, décrépit, en ruines, en ruine

Ex: They stayed in a dilapidated cabin that had seen better days. 

Ils sont restés dans une cabane délabrée qui avait connu des jours meilleurs.

cramped
cramped
[Adjectif]

(of a room, house, etc.) lacking enough space

exigu

exigu

Ex: He had to sit in a cramped seat for the entire flight. 

Il a dû s'asseoir dans un siège exigu pendant tout le vol.

impressive
impressive
[Adjectif]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

impressionnant

impressionnant

Ex: She gave an impressive performance at the concert. 

Elle a donné une performance impressionnante au concert.

peaceful
peaceful
[Adjectif]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

en paix, sans guerre

en paix, sans guerre

Ex: After the coup, citizens longed to return to the peaceful stability of the prior democratic government. 

Après le coup d'État, les citoyens aspiraient à retrouver la stabilité pacifique du gouvernement démocratique précédent.

popular
popular
[Adjectif]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

populaire

Ex: Sushi is a popular food choice among those who love Japanese cuisine. 
lively
lively
[Adjectif]

full of activity, excitement, and energy

animé, vivant

animé, vivant

Ex: Emma enjoys living in a lively neighborhood with plenty of cafés and shops. 
remote
remote
[Adjectif]

far away in distance or position

Ex: Daniel could see the remote mountains on the horizon. 
spacious
spacious
[Adjectif]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

spacieux

spacieux

Ex: They enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen, with plenty of room for multiple people to work. 

Ils aimaient cuisiner dans la cuisine spacieuse, avec beaucoup d'espace pour que plusieurs personnes puissent travailler.

substantial
substantial
[Adjectif]

significant in amount or degree

important, conséquent

important, conséquent

Ex: She received a substantial raise after her promotion. 

Elle a reçu une augmentation substantielle après sa promotion.

tiny
tiny
[Adjectif]

extremely small

minuscule

minuscule

Ex: She had a tiny scar on her knee from a childhood accident. 
cozy
cozy
[Adjectif]

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

confortable

confortable

Ex: Our hotel room was quite cozy, with a soft bed and warm lighting. 

Notre chambre d'hôtel était assez douillette, avec un lit moelleux et un éclairage chaleureux.

to restore
to restore
[verbe]

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

restaurer

restaurer

Ex: They restored the historic building to its former grandeur, preserving its architectural details. 
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