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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 6

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virile
virile
[Adjectif]

displaying manly qualities or characteristics

viril

viril

Ex: His virile strength and energy made him a standout athlete in the competition. 
virago
virago
[nom]

a woman who is loud, ill-tempered, and aggressive

virago, mégère

virago, mégère

Ex: The school teacher, often seen as a virago, surprised everyone with her warm and supportive demeanor. 
bellicose
bellicose
[Adjectif]

displaying a willingness to start an argument, fight, or war

belliqueux

belliqueux

Ex: The bellicose behavior of the rival gangs led to frequent clashes in the neighborhood. 
belligerent
belligerent
[Adjectif]

showing a strong desire to fight

hostile, agressif

hostile, agressif

Ex: The belligerent driver aggressively honked and gestured at other cars on the road. 
viceroy
viceroy
[nom]

a type of butterfly with similar colorful markings to the monarch butterfly, black and orange, but typically smaller in size

vice-roi

vice-roi

Ex: During the nature hike, the guide pointed out a viceroy resting on a leaf, adding a touch of color to the surrounding foliage. 
vicarious
vicarious
[Adjectif]

living through the experiences of others through observation, empathy, or imagination as if they were one's own

indirect, par procuration

indirect, par procuration

Ex: Watching a thrilling movie can provide a vicarious sense of adventure without leaving the comfort of your seat. 
aversion

a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

aversion, répugnance

aversion, répugnance

Ex: Despite her aversion to horror movies, her friends convinced her to watch one at the movie night. 
to avert
to avert
[verbe]

to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

éviter, prévenir

éviter, prévenir

Ex: The timely intervention of the lifeguard averted a potential drowning at the pool. 
subjacent
subjacent
[Adjectif]

located beneath or below something else

sous-jacent

sous-jacent

Ex: Subjacent layers of rock were revealed during the excavation process for the new building foundation. 
subjection

the process of forcing something or someone under one's control

soumission

soumission

Ex: The army's subjection of the enemy territory was swift and decisive. 
to subjugate

to use authority or force to bring under control, suppressing resistance and establishing subordination

dompter

dompter

Ex: The tyrant used fear and oppression to subjugate the people, ensuring absolute obedience to his rule. 
bureau
bureau
[nom]

a specific section within a government department which is responsible for specific tasks, functions, etc.

bureau, service gouvernemental

bureau, service gouvernemental

Ex: The environmental protection bureau is responsible for overseeing and implementing policies related to conservation and pollution control. 
bureaucracy

the group of people in the government who are chosen for their jobs rather than elected to handle administrative tasks

bureaucratie

bureaucratie

Ex: The bureaucracy manages public services like issuing permits and licenses. 
to fete
to fete
[verbe]

to honor and celebrate someone with a special often public event

faire la fête, honorer

faire la fête, honorer

Ex: The community gathered to fete the local hero with a parade and festivities. 
festive
festive
[Adjectif]

fitting for celebrations or cheerful occasions

festif

festif

Ex: The house was decorated in a festive manner, with colorful lights and ornaments during the holiday season. 
festal
festal
[Adjectif]

related to things associated with happy and merry celebrations

festif

festif

Ex: The festal decorations adorned the entire neighborhood, signaling the beginning of the holiday season. 
apolitical
apolitical
[Adjectif]

having no interest or involvement in politics

apolitique

apolitique

Ex: Despite working in the political realm, Jane remained apolitical, focusing solely on humanitarian efforts rather than aligning with any party. 
asexual
asexual
[Adjectif]

not having any sexual characteristics or reproductive organs

asexuel, asexué

asexuel, asexué

Ex: The bacteria reproduced through asexual division, creating identical offspring. 
aboriginal
aboriginal
[Adjectif]

(of things or beings) existed in a particular region from the very beginning

aborigène, indigène

aborigène, indigène

Ex: The ancient artifacts discovered in the cave provide evidence of aboriginal life in the region. 
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