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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 12

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terminal
terminal
[Adjectif]

(of an illness) having no cure and gradually leading to death

en phase terminale

en phase terminale

Ex: Despite undergoing extensive treatment, the patient's cancer was terminal, and they were given a limited time to live. 

Malgré un traitement approfondi, le cancer du patient était terminal, et on lui a donné un temps limité à vivre.

to terminate

to stop or end something completely

mettre fin à, mettre un terme à

mettre fin à, mettre un terme à

Ex: Legal action may be taken to terminate the lease agreement if the terms are violated. 

Une action en justice peut être engagée pour résilier le contrat de location si les conditions sont violées.

terminus

the last stop of a transportation line or route

terminus

terminus

Ex: From the city center, the subway line extends to the terminus located in the suburbs. 

Depuis le centre-ville, la ligne de métro s'étend jusqu'au terminus situé en banlieue.

catholic
catholic
[Adjectif]

having an inclusive nature, characterized by openness and acceptance toward different viewpoints or aspects of human experience

catholique

catholique

Ex: His catholic knowledge of world literature allows him to appreciate and analyze works from different regions and eras. 

Sa connaissance catholique de la littérature mondiale lui permet d'apprécier et d'analyser des œuvres de différentes régions et époques.

catholicism

the faith and practices associated with the branch of Christianity led by the Pope, including rituals, and moral teachings followed by its members

catholicisme

catholicisme

Ex: The Pope is considered the highest authority in Catholicism, providing spiritual guidance to millions of believers worldwide. 

Le Pape est considéré comme la plus haute autorité dans le catholicisme, offrant une guidance spirituelle à des millions de croyants à travers le monde.

to incise
to incise
[verbe]

to make decorative cuts or markings into the surface of a material by using a sharp-pointed or sharp-edged tool

inciser, entailler

inciser, entailler

Ex: She often incises her initials into the bark of the old oak tree. 

Elle grave souvent ses initiales dans l'écorce du vieux chêne.

incisive
incisive
[Adjectif]

capable of quickly grasping complex topics and offer clear and insightful perspectives

incisif, mordant

incisif, mordant

Ex: In her incisive analysis, she skillfully navigates through the intricacies of the subject, shedding light on essential aspects that others might overlook. 

Dans son analyse incisive, elle navigue habilement à travers les subtilités du sujet, mettant en lumière des aspects essentiels que d'autres pourraient négliger.

incisor
incisor
[nom]

(anatomy) any of the eight narrow-edged teeth at the front of the mouth that are used for biting

incisive

incisive

Ex: She felt sensitivity in her incisors when consuming hot or cold food and drinks. 

Elle a ressenti une sensibilité dans ses incisives en consommant des aliments et des boissons chauds ou froids.

to prescribe

(of a healthcare professional) to tell someone what drug or treatment they should get

prescrire

prescrire

Ex: My grandmother's cardiologist prescribed blood pressure medicine fore her condition. 

Le cardiologue de ma grand-mère a prescrit des médicaments pour la tension artérielle pour son état.

prescript

a set of instructions or guidelines to accomplish a specific goal

recommandation

recommandation

Ex: To ensure safety, it is imperative to adhere to the prescript provided. 

Pour assurer la sécurité, il est impératif de respecter le prescrit fourni.

prescription
prescription
[Adjectif]

available to be bought only with a written order of a licensed healthcare professional, typically a doctor

délivré sans ordonnance

délivré sans ordonnance

Ex: It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and frequency when taking prescription drugs to maximize their effectiveness. 

Il est important de suivre la posologie et la fréquence prescrites lors de la prise de médicaments sur ordonnance pour maximiser leur efficacité.

untimely
untimely
[Adjectif]

happening or being done when it is not appropriate

inopportun, déplacé

inopportun, déplacé

Ex: He made an untimely joke, which offended the guests at the dinner party. 

Il a fait une plaisanterie inopportune, qui a offensé les invités à la soirée.

unwieldy
unwieldy
[Adjectif]

difficult to move or control because of its large size, weight, or unsusal shape

peu maniable, encombrant

peu maniable, encombrant

Ex: They opted for a smaller, more maneuverable vehicle to replace their unwieldy SUV. 

Ils ont opté pour un véhicule plus petit et plus maniable pour remplacer leur encombrant SUV.

venerable
venerable
[Adjectif]

worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

vénérable, ancien, respecté

vénérable, ancien, respecté

Ex: The venerable professor had been teaching at the university for over fifty years. 

Le vénérable professeur enseignait à l'université depuis plus de cinquante ans.

to venerate

to feel or display a great amount of respect toward something or someone

vénérer

vénérer

Ex: Our community is actively venerating the memory of our founding members. 

Notre communauté vénère activement la mémoire de nos membres fondateurs.

antiphon

a verse or song relating to a call-and-response pattern, where one group or person initiates a line or phrase, and another group or person responds with a corresponding line or phrase

antienne, antiphone

antienne, antiphone

Ex: The Psalms were often accompanied by antiphons, creating a rich musical tapestry in the liturgy. 

Les Psaumes étaient souvent accompagnés d'antiennes, créant une riche tapisserie musicale dans la liturgie.

antiphony

the practice of musical or vocal response between two or more groups, involving involves a call-and-response pattern

antienne

antienne

Ex: Antiphony added a captivating element to the choral performance, captivating the audience with its expressive back-and-forth vocal exchanges. 

L'antiphonie a ajouté un élément captivant à la performance chorale, captivant le public avec ses échanges vocaux expressifs aller-retour.

idolatrous
idolatrous
[Adjectif]

referring to the act of worshiping physical objects or representations of deities, rather than the worship of a higher spiritual being or a monotheistic God

idolâtre

idolâtre

Ex: In some cultures, certain natural objects like trees or stones are considered sacred and are the focus of idolatrous worship. 

Dans certaines cultures, certains objets naturels comme les arbres ou les pierres sont considérés comme sacrés et sont au centre d'un culte idolâtre.

idolatry

the worship of physical objects as divine beings, rather than the worship of a monotheistic God

idolâtrie

idolâtrie

Ex: Idolatry is seen in certain ancient civilizations that venerated statues instead of recognizing a monotheistic God. 

Idolâtrie est observée dans certaines civilisations anciennes qui vénéraient des statues au lieu de reconnaître un Dieu monothéiste.

to idolize
to idolize
[verbe]

to admire someone excessively, often regarding it as an ideal or perfect figure

idolâtrer

idolâtrer

Ex: They idolized the band for years and have collected all their albums. 

Ils ont idéalisé le groupe pendant des années et ont collectionné tous leurs albums.

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