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Le livre Interchange - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 1

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
kind
kind
[nom]

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

sorte

sorte

Ex: The farmer grew crops of different kinds, including wheat, corn, and potatoes. 
romance
romance
[nom]

the affectionate relationship between two partners

amour

amour

Ex: The movie tells the story of a whirlwind romance between two strangers who meet on a train. 
marriage

the formal and legal relationship between two people who are married

mariage

mariage

Ex: They celebrated their 25th anniversary of marriage with a grand party. 
spouse
spouse
[nom]

a male or female partner in a marriage

époux, épouse

époux, épouse

Ex: In many cultures, spouses exchange vows as a symbol of their commitment to each other. 

Dans de nombreuses cultures, les conjoints échangent des vœux comme symbole de leur engagement mutuel.

partner
partner
[nom]

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

compagnon, compagne, conjoint, conjointe

compagnon, compagne, conjoint, conjointe

Ex: Having open communication is essential in any relationship with a partner. 
steady
steady
[Adjectif]

not subject to significant change or decline

constant

constant

Ex: Her health remained steady after treatment. 
belief
belief
[nom]

a strong feeling of certainty that something or someone exists or is true; a strong feeling that something or someone is right or good

croyance, foi

croyance, foi

Ex: The religious leader's teachings are based on the belief in compassion and forgiveness. 
education

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

éducation

éducation

Ex: Education is the key to unlocking opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

L'éducation est la clé pour débloquer des opportunités de croissance personnelle et professionnelle.

background

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

milieu

milieu

Ex: His background in engineering helped him solve the problem. 
opinion
opinion
[nom]

your feelings or thoughts about a particular subject, rather than a fact

avis, opinion

avis, opinion

Ex: His opinion on the matter was quite different from mine. 
quality
quality
[nom]

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

qualité

qualité

Ex: She appreciated the craftsmanship and attention to detail that reflected in the quality of the handmade pottery. 
date
date
[nom]

a time that is arranged to meet a person with whom one is in a relationship or is likely to be in the future

rendez-vous

rendez-vous

Ex: They went to the movies on their first date and had a wonderful time. 
sense of humor

one's ability to say funny things or be amused by jokes and other things meant to make one laugh

sens de l'humour, humour

sens de l'humour, humour

Ex: You need a sense of humor to survive in this office. 

Il faut avoir le sens de l'humour pour survivre dans ce bureau.

personality

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

personnalité

personnalité

Ex: Even though they're twins, their personalities are quite different. 
trait
trait
[nom]

a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that forms part of someone's personality or identity

trait,  caractéristique

trait, caractéristique

Ex: His kindness is a trait that everyone appreciates. 

Sa gentillesse est un trait que tout le monde apprécie.

easygoing
easygoing
[Adjectif]

calm and not easily worried or upset

facile à vivre, sympathique, décontracté

facile à vivre, sympathique, décontracté

Ex: He had an easygoing attitude, rarely getting flustered even in challenging situations. 

Il avait une attitude décontractée, se laissant rarement démonter même dans des situations difficiles.

egotistical
egotistical
[Adjectif]

having an excessive focus on oneself and one's own interests, often at the expense of others

égocentrique,  vaniteux

égocentrique, vaniteux

Ex: She came across as egotistical, constantly talking about her own achievements. 

Elle a paru égocentrique, parlant constamment de ses propres réalisations.

inflexible
inflexible
[Adjectif]

reluctant to compromise or change one's attitude, belief, plan, etc.

inflexible, rigide

inflexible, rigide

Ex: She's known for being inflexible when it comes to scheduling meetings outside of business hours. 

Elle est connue pour être inflexible lorsqu'il s'agit de planifier des réunions en dehors des heures de bureau.

modest
modest
[Adjectif]

not boasting about one's abilities, achievements, or belongings

modeste

modeste

Ex: His modest demeanor makes him approachable and easy to relate to, despite his success. 

Son attitude modeste le rend abordable et facile à comprendre, malgré son succès.

outgoing
outgoing
[Adjectif]

enjoying other people's company and social interactions

extraverti, ouvert, sociable

extraverti, ouvert, sociable

Ex: Her outgoing personality shone at social gatherings, where she effortlessly struck up conversations with strangers. 

Sa personnalité extravertie brillait lors des rassemblements sociaux, où elle engageait facilement la conversation avec des inconnus.

stingy
stingy
[Adjectif]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

radin, pingre

radin, pingre

Ex: She found it frustrating how stingy her uncle was with family gifts. 

Elle trouvait frustrant à quel point son oncle était radin avec les cadeaux familiaux.

supportive
supportive
[Adjectif]

giving encouragement or providing help

qui soutient, de soutien, d'accompagnement

qui soutient, de soutien, d'accompagnement

Ex: The supportive community rallied together to raise funds for the local charity, demonstrating solidarity and compassion. 

La communauté solidaire s'est rassemblée pour collecter des fonds pour une œuvre caritative locale, faisant preuve de solidarité et de compassion.

temperamental
temperamental
[Adjectif]

experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

capricieux, lunatique

capricieux, lunatique

Ex: The temperamental artist's mood could shift dramatically from one moment to the next. 

L'humeur de l'artiste capricieux pouvait changer radicalement d'un moment à l'autre.

unreliable
unreliable
[Adjectif]

not deserving of trust or confidence

sur qui on ne peut pas compter, peu fiable, pas fiable

sur qui on ne peut pas compter, peu fiable, pas fiable

Ex: That source of information is unreliable. 

Cette source d'information est peu fiable.

stubborn
stubborn
[Adjectif]

unwilling to change one's attitude or opinion despite good reasons to do so

têtu

têtu

Ex: Her stubborn refusal to compromise led to frequent arguments with her colleagues. 

Son entêtement à refuser tout compromis a conduit à des disputes fréquentes avec ses collègues.

helpful
helpful
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having a willingness or readiness to help someone

serviable, aimable

serviable, aimable

Ex: My classmate is very helpful, sharing his notes when I miss a lecture. 

Mon camarade de classe est très serviable, partageant ses notes quand je rate un cours.

encouraging
encouraging
[Adjectif]

giving someone hope, confidence, or support

encourageant

encourageant

Ex: Her smile was warm and encouraging during the difficult conversation. 

Son sourire était chaleureux et encourageant pendant la conversation difficile.

to promise
to promise
[verbe]

to tell someone that one will do something or that a particular event will happen

promettre

promettre

Ex: She promises to attend the meeting every Monday. 
unpredictable
unpredictable
[Adjectif]

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

imprévisible

imprévisible

Ex: Her mood swings made her behavior unpredictable, leaving her friends unsure of how to react. 

Ses sautes d'humeur rendaient son comportement imprévisible, laissant ses amis incertains sur la façon de réagir.

irregular
irregular
[Adjectif]

not conforming to established rules, patterns, or norms

irrégulier

irrégulier

Ex: The irregular timing of the meetings often caused confusion among the team members. 

Le timing irrégulier des réunions causait souvent de la confusion parmi les membres de l'équipe.

mood
mood
[nom]

the emotional state that a person experiences

humeur, état d'esprit

humeur, état d'esprit

Ex: She was in a bad mood after hearing the disappointing news. 
to brag
to brag
[verbe]

to talk with excessive pride about one's achievements, possessions, etc. often in exaggerated manner

se vanter, fanfaronner

se vanter, fanfaronner

Ex: She loves to brag about her gourmet cooking skills every time friends come over for dinner. 

Elle adore se vanter de ses compétences en cuisine gastronomique chaque fois que des amis viennent dîner.

accomplishment

a desired and impressive goal achieved through hard work

accomplissement, réalisation

accomplissement, réalisation

Ex: Winning the championship was a remarkable accomplishment for the team, considering their underdog status. 

Remporter le championnat a été une réalisation remarquable pour l'équipe, compte tenu de leur statut d'outsider.

annoyed
annoyed
[Adjectif]

feeling slightly angry or irritated

gêné, irrité

gêné, irrité

Ex: The annoyed customer complained about the long wait at the restaurant. 

Le client énervé s'est plaint de la longue attente au restaurant.

to scream
to scream
[verbe]

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

crier

crier

Ex: Children playing on the roller coaster couldn't help but scream with exhilaration as the ride descended. 
appointment

a planned meeting with someone, typically at a particular time and place, for a particular purpose

rendez-vous

rendez-vous

Ex: He made an appointment to discuss his grades with the teacher. 
to appear
to appear
[verbe]

to become visible and noticeable

apparaître

apparaître

Ex: The moon appeared from behind the clouds, casting a silvery glow over the landscape. 
purpose
purpose
[nom]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

but, objectif

but, objectif

Ex: The company's main purpose is to develop sustainable products that reduce environmental impact. 
in addition to
in addition to
[préposition]

used to add extra or supplementary information

en plus de

en plus de

Ex: In addition to English, he speaks three other languages fluently. 

En plus de l'anglais, il parle couramment trois autres langues.

to pursue
to pursue
[verbe]

to go after someone or something, particularly to catch them

poursuivre, suivre

poursuivre, suivre

Ex: The detective decided to pursue the suspect through the crowded market. 
specific
specific
[Adjectif]

related to or involving only one certain thing

spécifique

spécifique

Ex: He made a specific request for the book with the blue cover. 
generic
generic
[Adjectif]

relating to or suitable for a whole group or class of things rather than a specific one

générique

générique

Ex: Most consumers prefer branded products, but some opt for generic alternatives to save money. 

La plupart des consommateurs préfèrent les produits de marque, mais certains optent pour des alternatives génériques pour économiser de l'argent.

sufficient
sufficient
[Adjectif]

having enough of something to meet a particular need or requirement

suffisant, adéquat

suffisant, adéquat

Ex: With a sufficient amount of food prepared, they were ready to host the dinner party. 

Avec une quantité suffisante de nourriture préparée, ils étaient prêts à organiser le dîner.

particular
particular
[Adjectif]

distinctive among others that are of the same general classification

particulier, particulière

particulier, particulière

Ex: The report focuses on a particular segment of the population, namely elderly citizens. 

Le rapport se concentre sur un segment particulier de la population, à savoir les citoyens âgés.

passion
passion
[nom]

a very strong emotion or feeling, such as love, anger, hatred, or enthusiasm

passion

passion

Ex: Her voice trembled with passion as she described what had happened. 
to admire
to admire
[verbe]

to respect and approve of someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or actions

admirer

admirer

Ex: Daniel has always admired his grandfather's honesty. 
to feature
to feature
[verbe]

to have something as a prominent or distinctive aspect or characteristic

présenter, inclure

présenter, inclure

Ex: The hotel features a rooftop pool with stunning views of the city skyline. 
complaint

a statement that conveys one's dissatisfaction

plainte,  réclamation

plainte, réclamation

Ex: The customer submitted a formal complaint about the poor service she experienced during her recent visit to the store. 
forum
forum
[nom]

a meeting or assembly in which people openly discuss a subject or issue

forum, tribune

forum, tribune

Ex: Residents raised their concerns at the community forum. 
to appreciate

to be thankful for something

être reconnaissant

être reconnaissant

Ex: The employees often appreciate the flexible work hours. 
activist

a person who actively campaigns for social, political, environmental, or other change

activiste

activiste

Ex: The activist organized a peaceful demonstration in the city center. 
entrepreneur

a person who starts a business, especially one who takes financial risks

entrepreneur

entrepreneur

Ex: The entrepreneur’s innovative ideas revolutionized the industry. 

Les idées innovantes de l'entrepreneur ont révolutionné l'industrie.

strategy

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

stratégie

stratégie

Ex: The coach discussed a new strategy before the match. 
mustache

hair that grows or left to grow above the upper lip

moustache

moustache

Ex: The actor's mustache was a key feature of his character in the movie. 

La moustache de l'acteur était une caractéristique clé de son personnage dans le film.

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