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Le livre Interchange - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 5

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Interchange - Upper-intermediate
to expand
to expand
[verbe]

to become something greater in quantity, importance, or size

se développer, se diversifier

se développer, se diversifier

Ex: As the economy improved, opportunities for employment expanded, offering hope to those seeking jobs. 
horizon
horizon
[nom]

the apparent line in the distance where the sky seems to meet the land or sea

horizon

horizon

Ex: Emily spotted a ship on the horizon. 
picky
picky
[Adjectif]

(of a person) extremely careful with their choices and hard to please

sélectif

sélectif

Ex: The picky eater refused to try anything new and stuck to a limited selection of foods. 

Le mangeur difficile a refusé d'essayer quoi que ce soit de nouveau et s'est tenu à une sélection limitée d'aliments.

eater
eater
[nom]

an animal or human that eats a certain type or amount of food or has a certain manner of eating

mangeur, consommateur

mangeur, consommateur

Ex: The lion is a meat eater that hunts its prey in the wild. 

Le lion est un mangeur de viande qui chasse sa proie dans la nature.

to concern
to concern
[verbe]

to cause someone to worry

inquiéter

inquiéter

Ex: The lack of progress on the project concerned the team leader, who feared missing the deadline. 
symptom
symptom
[nom]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

symptôme

symptôme

Ex: The patient reported a fever as one of the first symptoms of the flu. 
to communicate

to exchange information, ideas, or feelings with another person or group

communiquer

communiquer

Ex: The two teams need to communicate more effectively during the project. 
foreign
foreign
[Adjectif]

related or belonging to a country or region other than your own

étranger

étranger

Ex: Trying foreign foods allows you to savor flavors and dishes from different parts of the world. 

Goûter à des plats étrangers vous permet de savourer des saveurs et des plats de différentes parties du monde.

anxious
anxious
[Adjectif]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

anxieux, nerveux

anxieux, nerveux

Ex: He felt anxious about his upcoming presentation, fearing he might forget his lines. 

Il se sentait anxieux à propos de sa prochaine présentation, craignant d'oublier son texte.

comfortable
comfortable
[Adjectif]

physically feeling relaxed and not feeling pain, stress, fear, etc.

à l'aise

à l'aise

Ex: She looked comfortable in the hammock, enjoying the gentle breeze. 

Elle avait l'air à l'aise dans le hamac, profitant de la brise légère.

confident
confident
[Adjectif]

having a strong belief in one's abilities or qualities

sûr de soi, assuré, confiant

sûr de soi, assuré, confiant

Ex: I'm confident that we can finish the project on time. 

Je suis confiant que nous pouvons terminer le projet à temps.

curious
curious
[Adjectif]

interested in learning or finding out about people, things, or situations

curieux

curieux

Ex: I'm curious to know what happened after we left. 
depressed
depressed
[Adjectif]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

déprimé

déprimé

Ex: He appeared depressed, with a heavy weight apparent in his demeanor. 

Il semblait déprimé, avec un poids lourd apparent dans son attitude.

embarrassed
embarrassed
[Adjectif]

feeling ashamed and uncomfortable because of something that happened or was said

embarrassé

embarrassé

Ex: The embarrassed teenager blushed when her parents teased her in front of her friends. 

L'adolescente embarrassée a rougi lorsque ses parents l'ont taquinée devant ses amis.

enthusiastic
enthusiastic
[Adjectif]

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

enthousiaste

enthousiaste

Ex: As an enthusiastic participant in the workshop, she asked many insightful questions. 

En tant que participante enthousiaste à l'atelier, elle a posé de nombreuses questions perspicaces.

excited
excited
[Adjectif]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

agité, excité

agité, excité

Ex: She felt excited and nervous before her dance performance. 
fascinated
fascinated
[Adjectif]

intensely interested or captivated by something or someone

fasciné, captivé

fasciné, captivé

Ex: He watched the documentary with a fascinated expression, eager to learn more. 

Il a regardé le documentaire avec une expression fascinée, désireux d'en apprendre davantage.

homesick
homesick
[Adjectif]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

vouloir rentrer chez soi

vouloir rentrer chez soi

Ex: He grew homesick while traveling abroad for work. 

Il a ressenti le mal du pays en voyageant à l'étranger pour le travail.

insecure
insecure
[Adjectif]

(of a person) not confident about oneself or one's skills and abilities

peu sûr, peu assuré

peu sûr, peu assuré

Ex: She felt insecure in social situations, fearing rejection or judgment from others. 

Elle se sentait peu sûre d'elle dans les situations sociales, craignant le rejet ou le jugement des autres.

nervous
nervous
[Adjectif]

worried and anxious about something or slightly afraid of it

nerveux, nerveuse

nerveux, nerveuse

Ex: He glanced at me, clearly nervous, as he prepared to confess. 

Il m'a regardé, clairement nerveux, alors qu'il se préparait à avouer.

uncertain
uncertain
[Adjectif]

(of a person) showing a lack of confidence and having doubts about something

incertain

incertain

Ex: He felt uncertain of his answer on the test, unsure if he had chosen the correct option. 

Il se sentait incertain de sa réponse au test, incertain d'avoir choisi la bonne option.

uncomfortable
uncomfortable
[Adjectif]

feeling embarrassed, anxious, or uneasy because of a situation or circumstance

gênant, pesant, pénible

gênant, pesant, pénible

Ex: He avoided eye contact because he felt uncomfortable discussing his personal life. 

Il évitait le contact visuel parce qu'il se sentait mal à l'aise de discuter de sa vie personnelle.

worried
worried
[Adjectif]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

inquiet

inquiet

Ex: He was worried about his daughter's safety, feeling anxious about her late return home. 

Il était inquiet pour la sécurité de sa fille, se sentant anxieux à propos de son retour tardif à la maison.

away
away
[Adverbe]

at a distance from someone, somewhere, or something

loin

loin

Ex: The dog backed away as the stranger approached. 

Le chien s'est éloigné alors que l'étranger approchait.

culture
culture
[nom]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

culture

culture

Ex: In my culture, we celebrate New Year with fireworks and a big feast. 
etiquette

a set of conventional rules or formal manners, usually in the form of ethical code

convenances, bienséance, usages, savoir-vivre

convenances, bienséance, usages, savoir-vivre

Ex: She followed proper etiquette when meeting the guests. 

Elle a suivi le protocole approprié lors de la rencontre avec les invités.

tip
tip
[nom]

a helpful suggestion or a piece of advice

conseil, astuce

conseil, astuce

Ex: The chef shared a cooking tip for achieving perfectly crispy fried chicken. 
international
international
[Adjectif]

happening in or between more than one country

international

international

Ex: She is a correspondent for an international news agency. 
host
host
[nom]

a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

hôte, maître de maison

hôte, maître de maison

Ex: As the host, she made sure all her guests had plenty to eat and drink. 
to turn down

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

refuser une invitation demande ou offre, ne pas accepter quelque chose

refuser une invitation demande ou offre, ne pas accepter quelque chose

Ex: Can you turn the invitation down gracefully, explaining your prior engagement? 

Pouvez-vous refuser l'invitation avec élégance, en expliquant votre engagement préalable ?

offer
offer
[nom]

the action of presenting something verbally

proposition, offre

proposition, offre

Ex: I appreciated your offer to help with the project. 
to enter
to enter
[verbe]

to come or go into a place

entrer

entrer

Ex: The students regularly enter the classroom before the bell rings. 
to rest
to rest
[verbe]

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

se reposer

se reposer

Ex: After completing the project, she felt relieved and decided to rest. 
elbow
elbow
[nom]

the joint where the upper arm and forearm meet and bend

coude

coude

Ex: Daniel injured his elbow while playing tennis. 
to arrive
to arrive
[verbe]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

arriver

arriver

Ex: The train is scheduled to arrive at the station in just a few minutes. 
chopstick

one of the two thin, typically wooden sticks, used particularly by people of China, Japan, etc., to eat food

baguette

baguette

Ex: In Chinese culture, it is considered impolite to point or gesture with chopsticks while eating. 

Dans la culture chinoise, il est considéré comme impoli de pointer ou de faire des gestes avec des baguettes pendant le repas.

expectation

a belief about what is likely to happen in the future, often based on previous experiences or desires

attente, espérance

attente, espérance

Ex: The team's performance exceeded all expectations, leading them to victory in the championship game. 
appropriately
appropriately
[Adverbe]

in a way that is acceptable or proper

convenablement

convenablement

Ex: The dress was chosen appropriately for the formal event. 

La robe a été choisie appropriément pour l'événement formel.

to tip
to tip
[verbe]

to give a small amount of money to a waiter, driver, etc. to thank them for their services

donner un pourboire à

donner un pourboire à

Ex: He always tips the taxi driver when he takes a ride to show appreciation for their promptness. 
pamphlet

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

brochure

brochure

Ex: Tourists visiting the city could pick up pamphlets at the information center to learn about local attractions and events. 
culture shock

the feeling of disorientation and confusion that people experience when they are in a new and unfamiliar cultural environment

choc culturel, dépaysement culturel

choc culturel, dépaysement culturel

Ex: He experienced culture shock when he first arrived in Japan. 

Il a subi un choc culturel lorsqu'il est arrivé pour la première fois au Japon.

hometown

the town or city where a person grew up or was born

ville natale, ville d'origine

ville natale, ville d'origine

Ex: His hometown is famous for its beautiful beaches. 

Sa ville natale est célèbre pour ses belles plages.

passionate
passionate
[Adjectif]

showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about

passionné, dévoué

passionné, dévoué

Ex: He delivered a passionate speech about social justice, inspiring others to take action. 

Il a prononcé un discours passionné sur la justice sociale, inspirant les autres à agir.

lively
lively
[Adjectif]

full of activity, excitement, and energy

animé, vivant

animé, vivant

Ex: Emma enjoys living in a lively neighborhood with plenty of cafés and shops. 
quite
quite
[Adverbe]

to the highest degree

tout à fait, complètement

tout à fait, complètement

Ex: Our new neighbor has a dog that is quite friendly. 

Notre nouveau voisin a un chien qui est très amical.

eye-opener

something that helps a person realize something new or different about a situation or a person

révélation, prise de conscience

révélation, prise de conscience

hardly
hardly
[Adverbe]

to a very small degree or extent

à peine

à peine

Ex: The instructions were hardly clear enough to follow. 

Les instructions étaient à peine assez claires pour être suivies.

indoor
indoor
[Adjectif]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

d’intérieur

d’intérieur

Ex: Indoor basketball courts offer a controlled environment for players to practice and compete. 

Les terrains de basket intérieurs offrent un environnement contrôlé pour que les joueurs puissent s'entraîner et concourir.

to notice
to notice
[verbe]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

remarquer

remarquer

Ex: He failed to notice the warning signs of the impending storm. 
during
during
[préposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

pendant

pendant

Ex: The museum offers guided tours during certain hours of the day. 

Le musée propose des visites guidées pendant certaines heures de la journée.

to expect
to expect
[verbe]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

s’attendre à, attendre

s’attendre à, attendre

Ex: As a manager, it's important to clearly communicate what you expect from your team. 
common
common
[Adjectif]

regular and without any exceptional features

commun

commun

Ex: Her style was simple and common, perfect for everyday wear. 

Son style était simple et commun, parfait pour un port quotidien.

handshake

an act of taking a person's hand and shaking it as a greeting or after having made an agreement with them

poignée de main

poignée de main

Ex: His handshake was strong and confident. 

Sa poignée de main était ferme et confiante.

to hug
to hug
[verbe]

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

prendre [qqn] dans ses bras, embrasser, se prendre dans les bras

prendre [qqn] dans ses bras, embrasser, se prendre dans les bras

Ex: Overjoyed to see each other, they warmly hugged upon meeting at the airport. 
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