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a method or style according to which something is done

façon, manière

believing that good things can happen or perfection can be achieved, while it is nearly impossible or impractical

idéaliste

referring to a situation in which teams, players, etc. are trying to defeat their rivals

de compétition

active and full of energy

énergique, dynamique

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

indépendant

based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

logique

displaying or having creativity or originality

imaginatif, créatif

hardworking, committed, and deeply engaged in the pursuit of a particular goal or objective

assidu

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelle

showing firm and constant support to a person, organization, cause, or belief

loyal

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

arriver, se passer

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

actif

having or showing intense excitement, eagerness, or passion for something

enthousiaste

used to indicate that a person or thing does not have something or someone

sans

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

jugement

to build something upon a certain foundation or principle, or to use it as a starting point for further growth or development

se fonder sur, être fondé sur

something that is known to be true or real, especially when it can be proved

fait

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

créatif

to pass time in a particular manner or in a certain place

passer, consacrer

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

suivre, obéir

an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game

règle

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

soutenir, supporter

an individual who actively seeks for positive change in established systems or institutions

réformateur, réformatrice

an individual or group who helps people who are in need, often through charitable actions, with the aim of improving their lives

bénévole, assistant social

someone who reaches a high level of success, particularly in their occupation

qui réussit, d'exceptionnellement doué

someone who highly regards personal freedom and self-sufficiency, valuing individual rights and freedoms over the interests of the group or community

individualiste, individu

someone whose job is examining the causes, etc. of an accident or crime

enquêteur, enquêtrice

an individual or group who strongly supports a particular political party, government, or leader and defends their policies, even in the face of opposition or criticism

loyaliste, partisan

someone who has a strong interest in a particular activity, subject, or hobby, and really loves learning about it and doing it

passionné, enthousiaste

someone who competes against another person or group with the intention of winning, proving themselves, or achieving a specific goal

challenger, concurrent

a country or person who tries to persuade other countries or people to stop quarreling or fighting

pacificateur, pacificatrice

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

parfait

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambitieux

capable of understanding other people's emotions and caring for them

sensible

(of a person) having an obligation to do something or to take care of someone or something as part of one's job or role

responsable

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

assidu

having a hopeful and positive outlook on life, expecting good things to happen

optimiste

done or happening naturally, without any prior thought or planning

spontané

full of happiness and positivity

joyeux

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

amateur de plaisir, joie de vivre

possessing great strength or force

puissant

the way things are or have been at a certain time or place

situation, contexte

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

désaccord, différend, mésentente

calm and not easily worried or upset

facile à vivre, sympathique, décontracté

all the qualities that shape a person's character and make them different from others

personnalité

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

genre, type