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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 41

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to indulge
to indulge
[verbe]

to allow oneself to do or have something that one enjoys, particularly something that might be bad for one

faire plaisir à

faire plaisir à

Ex: He often indulges in late-night snacks, even though he knows it's not good for his health. 

Il se permet souvent des collations de fin de soirée, même s'il sait que ce n'est pas bon pour sa santé.

indulgent
indulgent
[Adjectif]

allowing others to enjoy pleasures or desires without strict judgment or criticism

indulgent

indulgent

Ex: The indulgent chef created a lavish meal, with rich and decadent flavors. 

Le chef indulgent a créé un repas somptueux, avec des saveurs riches et décadentes.

cryptic
cryptic
[Adjectif]

having mysterious and puzzling characteristics

énigmatique, cryptique

énigmatique, cryptique

Ex: Her smile held a cryptic meaning that intrigued those around her. 

Son sourire avait une signification cryptique qui intriguait ceux qui l'entouraient.

cryptogam

an organism such as fungus that does not produce flowers or seeds and procreates by the means of spores

cryptogramme

cryptogramme

audible
audible
[Adjectif]

(of a sound) loud enough to be heard by everyone

audible

audible

Ex: His voice was audible even from the back of the room. 

Sa voix était audible même depuis le fond de la pièce.

auditory
auditory
[Adjectif]

related to the ability of hearing

auditif

auditif

Ex: Auditory stimuli, such as music or speech, are processed by the brain to interpret sound. 

Les stimuli auditifs, tels que la musique ou la parole, sont traités par le cerveau pour interpréter le son.

cosmic
cosmic
[Adjectif]

related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth

cosmique

cosmique

Ex: Cosmic rays are high-energy particles originating from sources outside the solar system. 

Les rayons cosmiques sont des particules de haute énergie provenant de sources en dehors du système solaire.

cosmogony

the scientific and philosophical study of how and why the universe came to be

cosmogonie

cosmogonie

cosmography

a general representation of the universe and planet Earth

cosmographie

cosmographie

cosmology

the branch of astrophysics dealing with the origin, evolution, and large-scale structure of the universe

cosmologie

cosmologie

Ex: She dedicated her career to cosmology and dark matter research. 
philology

the study of language, literature, and historical texts to understand their origins, development, and cultural context, encompassing areas such as linguistics, textual criticism, and literary analysis

philologie

philologie

cosmos
cosmos
[nom]

the universe regarded as an ordered and unified whole

cosmos

cosmos

Ex: Ancient philosophers developed different ideas about the origin of the cosmos. 
philologist

a person who specializes in the study of words, literature, and language in order to understand their origin and development

philologue

philologue

philosophy

a particular set of beliefs, values, or principles developed in search of the truth about life and the universe

philosophie

philosophie

Ex: The company adopted a philosophy of sustainability, aiming to reduce its environmental impact through eco-friendly practices. 
to savor
to savor
[verbe]

to completely enjoy and appreciate something, such as an experience or feeling

savourer

savourer

Ex: They walked hand in hand, savoring each moment of their romantic evening together. 

Ils marchaient main dans la main, savourant chaque instant de leur soirée romantique ensemble.

savory
savory
[Adjectif]

morally respectable

recommandable

recommandable

Ex: The organization is known for its savory practices and ethical standards. 

L'organisation est connue pour ses pratiques savoureuses et ses normes éthiques.

savoriness

the state of having a delicious taste

saveur

saveur

nomad
nomad
[nom]

a person or group that moves from place to place, usually in search of food, water, or pasture, rather than living permanently in one location

nomade

nomade

Ex: Historically, many nomads followed seasonal migration patterns. 

Historiquement, de nombreux nomades suivaient des schémas de migration saisonnière.

nomadic
nomadic
[Adjectif]

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

nomade

nomade

Ex: Some indigenous peoples in the Arctic, such as the Inuit, historically led nomadic lives, following the migration patterns of animals for hunting and fishing. 

Certains peuples autochtones de l'Arctique, comme les Inuits, ont historiquement mené des vies nomades, suivant les schémas de migration des animaux pour la chasse et la pêche.

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