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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 6

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the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

épidémie

épidémie

Ex: The outbreak of wildfires prompted emergency evacuations across the region .**L'éclosion** des incendies de forêt a provoqué des évacuations d'urgence dans toute la région.
outcry
[nom]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

cri

cri

Ex: Social media amplified the outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .Les médias sociaux ont amplifié **le tollé** contre le traitement injuste des travailleurs.
to outlast
[verbe]

to stay alive for a longer period of time than others in a particular situation

survivre

survivre

Ex: Despite the rise of digital media , printed books have outlasted predictions of their demise .Malgré l'essor des médias numériques, les livres imprimés ont **survécu** aux prédictions de leur disparition.
outlaw
[nom]

a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities

hors-la-loi

hors-la-loi

Ex: In the 1920s , Al Capone gained notoriety as a Chicago-based outlaw involved in organized crime .Dans les années 1920, Al Capone a gagné en notoriété en tant que **hors-la-loi** basé à Chicago impliqué dans le crime organisé.
outpost
[nom]

a military camp situated far from the main army of troops

avant-poste

avant-poste

Ex: In the midst of the hostile region , the isolated outpost provided a secure foothold for maintaining control over the area .Au milieu de la région hostile, l'**avant-poste** isolé offrait une base sûre pour maintenir le contrôle de la zone.
tyrannical
[Adjectif]

using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people

tyrannique

tyrannique

Ex: Throughout history , societies have risen up against tyrannical regimes in the pursuit of freedom and equality .À travers l'histoire, les sociétés se sont élevées contre des régimes **tyranniques** dans la poursuite de la liberté et de l'égalité.
tyranny
[nom]

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

tyrannie

tyrannie

Ex: Throughout history , humanity has grappled with the destructive force of tyranny, as power-hungry individuals seek to subjugate and control others .À travers l'histoire, l'humanité a lutté contre la force destructrice de la **tyrannie**, alors que des individus avides de pouvoir cherchent à assujettir et à contrôler les autres.

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

exaspérer

exaspérer

Ex: The never-ending traffic congestion in the city exasperates commuters, leading to increased stress and frustration.Les embouteillages sans fin dans la ville **exaspèrent** les navetteurs, entraînant un stress et une frustration accrus.

a deep sense of annoyance due to persistent difficulties

aggravation

aggravation

Ex: His constant interruptions and disregard for others ' opinions filled her with exasperation.Ses interruptions constantes et son mépris pour les opinions des autres l'ont remplie d'**exaspération**.

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

critères, normes

critères, normes

Ex: The criteria for this research study include patient age and medical history .Les **critères** pour cette étude de recherche incluent l'âge du patient et ses antécédents médicaux.
critical
[Adjectif]

providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something

critique

critique

Ex: The critical review of the novel praised its character development but criticized its pacing.La critique **critique** du roman a salué le développement de ses personnages mais a critiqué son rythme.

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

faire la critique de, critiquer

faire la critique de, critiquer

Ex: Her work has been widely critiqued and analyzed by scholars in the field .

a powerful or respected man who serves as the head of a family or tribe

patriarche

patriarche

Ex: Throughout generations , the eldest son of the family inherited the role of patriarch, carrying on the legacy of his ancestors and upholding their values .À travers les générations, le fils aîné de la famille a hérité du rôle de **patriarche**, perpétuant l'héritage de ses ancêtres et défendant leurs valeurs.
paternal
[Adjectif]

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

paternel

paternel

Ex: One of the most valuable pieces of paternal advice he received was to prioritize his education and never stop learning .L'un des conseils **paternels** les plus précieux qu'il ait reçus était de donner la priorité à son éducation et de ne jamais cesser d'apprendre.

a person belonging to the highest social class or aristocracy in certain societies

aristocrate, noble, patricien

aristocrate, noble, patricien

Ex: In the feudal system , the land was predominantly owned by the patricians, while the peasants worked the fields .Dans le système féodal, la terre était principalement détenue par les **patriciens**, tandis que les paysans travaillaient les champs.

a property passed down from a father to his children by right of birth

patrimoine

patrimoine

Ex: Upon his passing , the patriarch divided his financial assets among his children as part of their patrimony.À son décès, le patriarche a divisé ses actifs financiers entre ses enfants dans le cadre de leur **patrimoine**.

the feeling of love or devotion toward one's country, its values, culture, history, and interests

patriotisme

patriotisme

Ex: His deep patriotism was reflected in his commitment to learning and speaking the native language of his homeland , as he believed it was essential to preserve the linguistic heritage and cultural identity of his people .Son profond **patriotisme** se reflétait dans son engagement à apprendre et à parler la langue maternelle de sa patrie, car il croyait qu'il était essentiel de préserver l'héritage linguistique et l'identité culturelle de son peuple.
patron
[nom]

an individual who regularly visits and uses a specific establishment, such as a shop, restaurant, or other business

client, cliente

client, cliente

Ex: One of the restaurant 's most valued patrons, Mr. Johnson , had been dining there every Friday evening for the past decade .

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

traiter avec condescendance

traiter avec condescendance

Ex: The salesperson was patronizing the customer , making them feel inferior and inadequate .Le vendeur **paternalisait** le client, le faisant se sentir inférieur et inadéquat.
patronymic
[Adjectif]

derived from the name of one's father or a male ancestor

patronyme

patronyme

Ex: Her patronymic surname traces back to her father 's family line .Son nom **patronymique** remonte à la lignée familiale de son père.
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