Le livre Four Corners 4 - Unité 7 Leçon D

at a time in the past, often used to introduce a fairy tale or fictional story

appearing mechanical or lacking emotion

robotique, mécanique

a chair with wheels that is designed particularly for the use of disabled persons

fauteuil roulant

a state of being free from pain, worry, or other unpleasant feelings

confort, réconfort

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

essentiel

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

science fiction

to have actual presence or reality, even if no one is thinking about it or noticing it

exister

the latest or most advanced level of technology, design, or knowledge in a particular field

an old person, especially someone who is retired

personne âgée

to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

estimer

to become less in amount, size, or degree

réduire

all the individuals who work in a particular company, industry, country, etc.

main-d'œuvre, effectifs

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

manque, pénurie

a period of time in which someone no longer works due to old age

les années dorées, la retraite

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

échec, panne, rupture

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

ordre

a way of communicating emotions or attitudes through movements and positions of the face, such as smiling, frowning, or raising eyebrows

expression faciale, grimace

showing signs of future success or potential

prometteur