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Compétences Lexicales SAT 2 - Leçon 47

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to condone
to condone
[verbe]

to accept or forgive something that is commonly believed to be wrong

tolérer

tolérer

Ex: Some parents mistakenly condone their children's misbehavior by not enforcing appropriate consequences. 

Certains parents tolèrent à tort les mauvais comportements de leurs enfants en n'appliquant pas de conséquences appropriées.

condolence

an expression of compassion toward an individual who has lost someone in their life recently

condoléance

condoléance

to blunder
to blunder
[verbe]

to commit an embarrassing and serious mistake out of carelessness or stupidity

gaffer

gaffer

Ex: She blundered during the presentation by forgetting key points. 

Elle a commis une gaffe pendant la présentation en oubliant des points clés.

blunderbuss

an old type of gun with a short tube and a wide mouth

tromblon

tromblon

to lacerate

to tear the skin or flesh, causing deep and often irregular wounds

lacérer

lacérer

Ex: In the accident, the broken metal fence lacerated her leg, requiring immediate medical attention. 

Dans l'accident, la clôture en métal brisée a lacéré sa jambe, nécessitant une attention médicale immédiate.

laceration

the action of cutting or tearing skin or flesh

lacération

lacération

judgment

the process of evaluating, assessing, or deciding about a person, situation, or event

jugement

jugement

Ex: The teacher's judgment on student performance is ongoing. 

Le jugement de l'enseignant sur la performance des élèves est en cours.

judicature

the action of carrying out the law and justice

juridiction

juridiction

judicial
judicial
[Adjectif]

issued, ordered, or carried out by a court or judge

judiciaire

judiciaire

Ex: A judicial order was required before the search could proceed. 

Un ordre judiciaire était nécessaire avant que la perquisition ne puisse se poursuivre.

judicious
judicious
[Adjectif]

applying good judgment and sense, especially in making decisions

judicieux

judicieux

Ex: The judge made a judicious ruling after carefully considering all the evidence presented. 

Le juge a rendu une décision judicieuse après avoir soigneusement examiné toutes les preuves présentées.

persona
persona
[nom]

a fictional character in a book, play, etc.

personnage

personnage

personable
personable
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having a charming personality and appearance

avenant, plaisant, aimable

avenant, plaisant, aimable

personage

a fictional character, especially one who plays a significant role in a story or narrative

personnage

personnage

personal
personal
[Adjectif]

only relating or belonging to one person

personnel

personnel

Ex: His personal belongings were neatly packed in the suitcase. 

Ses effets personnels étaient soigneusement rangés dans la valise.

personnel

individuals employed in an organization, especially in military or structured environments, who are expected to follow directives

personnel

personnel

Ex: Emergency personnel arrived quickly at the scene of the accident. 

Le personnel d'urgence est arrivé rapidement sur les lieux de l'accident.

carcass
carcass
[nom]

an animal's dead body, particularly one about to be food for other animals or humans

carcasse

carcasse

carnage
carnage
[nom]

the merciless killing of people in large numbers

carnage

carnage

carnal
carnal
[Adjectif]

focused on bodily desires and physical passion

charnel

charnel

Ex: He gave in to a carnal temptation he later regretted. 

Il a cédé à une tentation charnelle qu'il a regrettée plus tard.

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