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Le livre Insight - Pré-intermédiaire - Unité 1 - 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1C in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "journey", "crossword", "support", etc.

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to make
[verbe]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

faire, fabriquer

faire, fabriquer

Ex: By connecting the wires , you make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .En connectant les fils, vous **faites** le circuit et permettez à l'électricité de circuler.
mistake
[nom]

an act or opinion that is wrong

erreur

erreur

Ex: A culture that encourages risk-taking and learning from mistakes fosters innovation and creativity .Une culture qui encourage la prise de risques et l'apprentissage des **erreurs** favorise l'innovation et la créativité.

the act of speaking to someone or trying to reach them on the phone

appel, appel téléphonique

appel, appel téléphonique

Ex: During the meeting , she stepped out to take an important phone call regarding a job opportunity .Pendant la réunion, elle est sortie pour prendre un **coup de fil** important concernant une opportunité d'emploi.
journey
[nom]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

voyage

voyage

Ex: The journey to the summit of the mountain tested their physical endurance and mental resilience .Le **voyage** vers le sommet de la montagne a testé leur endurance physique et leur résilience mentale.
excuse
[nom]

a reason given to explain one's careless, offensive, or wrong behavior or action

excuse, prétexte

excuse, prétexte

Ex: His excuse for not completing the project on time was unconvincing , and he was asked to redo it .Son **excuse** pour ne pas avoir terminé le projet à temps n'était pas convaincante, et on lui a demandé de le refaire.
mess
[nom]

a situation with many problems or difficulties, caused particularly by someone who is careless

pétrin

pétrin

Ex: Her decision to ignore the maintenance warnings resulted in a mechanical mess that halted production for days.Sa décision d'ignorer les avertissements de maintenance a abouti à un **bordel** mécanique qui a arrêté la production pendant des jours.
to do
[verbe]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

faire

faire

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?Y a-t-il quelque chose que je puisse **faire** pour vous ?

schoolwork that students have to do at home

devoirs

devoirs

Ex: We use textbooks and online resources to help us with our homework.Nous utilisons des manuels et des ressources en ligne pour nous aider avec nos **devoirs**.

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

exercice

exercice

Ex: Yoga is a great exercise for relaxation and flexibility .

to perform a helpful or kind act for someone, typically without expecting something in return

Ex: He did his elderly neighbor a favor by shoveling snow from her driveway.

a puzzle game in which one writes the answers to the clues in numbered boxes

mots croisés

mots croisés

Ex: She is an expert at solving crosswords in record time .Elle est une experte dans la résolution de **mots croisés** en un temps record.
hair
[nom]

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

cheveux

cheveux

Ex: The hairdryer is used to dry wet hair quickly .Le sèche-cheveux est utilisé pour sécher les **cheveux** mouillés rapidement.
choice
[nom]

an act of deciding to choose between two things or more

choix

choix

Ex: Parents always want the best choices for their children .Les parents veulent toujours les meilleurs **choix** pour leurs enfants.
friend
[nom]

someone we like and trust

ami

ami

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.Sarah considère sa colocataire, Emma, comme sa meilleure **amie** parce qu'elles partagent leurs secrets et passent beaucoup de temps ensemble.

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

ménage

ménage

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .Ils écoutent souvent de la musique en faisant le **ménage** pour rendre les tâches plus agréables.
meal
[nom]

the food that we eat regularly during different times of day, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner

repas

repas

Ex: The meal was served buffet-style with a variety of dishes to choose from .Le **repas** était servi sous forme de buffet avec une variété de plats à choisir.
sport
[nom]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

sports

sports

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .Le hockey est un **sport** passionnant joué sur glace ou sur terrain, avec des bâtons et une petite rondelle ou balle.

to try to do something as well as one is capable of

Ex: I know youdo your best on the exam , and that ’s all that matters .

to benefit one or improve one's situation in a variety of ways

Ex: Trying to finish the project in a rush wodo us any good; we need to take our time and do it right .

to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something

Ex: Understanding cultural nuances can make a difference between successful international business negotiations and misunderstandings.

a period when no work or essential tasks need to be done, allowing for activities of personal choice

temps libre

temps libre

Ex: Traveling is one of her favorite ways to use her free time.Voyager est l'une de ses façons préférées d'utiliser son **temps libre**.

something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose

activité

activité

Ex: Solving puzzles and brain teasers can be a challenging but stimulating activity.Résoudre des énigmes et des casse-têtes peut être une **activité** stimulante mais difficile.
to bake
[verbe]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

cuire, faire cuire

cuire, faire cuire

Ex: He enjoys baking pies , especially during the holiday season .Il aime **cuire** des tartes, surtout pendant la période des fêtes.
cake
[nom]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

gâteau

gâteau

Ex: They bought a carrot cake from the bakery for their family gathering.Ils ont acheté un gâteau aux carottes à la boulangerie pour leur réunion de famille.

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

vérifier

vérifier

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .L'équipe va **vérifier** l'équipement pour s'assurer qu'il est en état de marche.
brand
[nom]

the name that a particular product or service is identified with

marque

marque

Ex: Building a reputable brand takes years of consistent effort and delivering on promises to customers .Construire une **marque** de renom prend des années d'efforts constants et de respect des promesses faites aux clients.
to make
[verbe]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

faire, fabriquer

faire, fabriquer

Ex: By connecting the wires , you make the circuit and allow electricity to flow .En connectant les fils, vous **faites** le circuit et permettez à l'électricité de circuler.
to do
[verbe]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

faire

faire

Ex: Is there anything that I can do for you?Y a-t-il quelque chose que je puisse **faire** pour vous ?

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

sport nautique, activité aquatique

sport nautique, activité aquatique

Ex: Surfing is one of the most popular water sports worldwide .Le surf est l'un des **sports nautiques** les plus populaires au monde.
to learn
[verbe]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

apprendre

apprendre

Ex: We need to learn how to manage our time better .Nous devons **apprendre** à mieux gérer notre temps.

the system of communication by spoken or written words, that the people of a particular country or region use

langue

langue

Ex: They use online resources to study grammar and vocabulary in the language.Ils utilisent des ressources en ligne pour étudier la grammaire et le vocabulaire dans la **langue**.
to read
[verbe]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

lire

lire

Ex: Can you read the sign from this distance ?Pouvez-vous **lire** le panneau depuis cette distance ?
novel
[nom]

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

roman

roman

Ex: The thriller novel kept me up all night , I could n't put it down .Le **roman** à suspense m'a tenu éveillé toute la nuit, je ne pouvais pas le poser.

to make the necessary arrangements for an event or activity to take place

ordonner, organiser

ordonner, organiser

Ex: The committee is organizing the agenda for the upcoming summit .Le comité **organise** l'ordre du jour pour le sommet à venir.
party
[nom]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

fête, soirée

fête, soirée

Ex: They organized a farewell party for their friend who is moving abroad .Ils ont organisé une **fête** d'adieu pour leur ami qui part à l'étranger.

to spend much time in a specific place or with someone particular

traîner, glander

traîner, glander

Ex: Do you want to hang out after school and grab a bite to eat ?Veux-tu **traîner** après l'école et aller manger un morceau ?
friend
[nom]

someone we like and trust

ami

ami

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.Sarah considère sa colocataire, Emma, comme sa meilleure **amie** parce qu'elles partagent leurs secrets et passent beaucoup de temps ensemble.
to play
[verbe]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

jouer

jouer

Ex: They play hide-and-seek in the backyard .Ils **jouent** à cache-cache dans le jardin.

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventure

aventure

Ex: They planned a camping trip in the wilderness , craving the freedom and excitement of outdoor adventure.Ils ont prévu un voyage de camping dans la nature, avides de liberté et de l'excitation de l'**aventure** en plein air.

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

jeu vidéo

jeu vidéo

Ex: My favorite video game is a racing game where I can drive fast cars .Mon **jeu vidéo** préféré est un jeu de course où je peux conduire des voitures rapides.
to watch
[verbe]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

regarder, observer

regarder, observer

Ex: I will watch the game tomorrow with my friends .Je vais **regarder** le match demain avec mes amis.
DVD
[nom]

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

DVD

DVD

Ex: The movie is not available for streaming , but you can buy the DVD.Le film n'est pas disponible en streaming, mais vous pouvez acheter le **DVD**.
to support
[verbe]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

soutenir, supporter

soutenir, supporter

Ex: The teacher always tries to support her students by offering extra help after class .L'enseignant essaie toujours de **soutenir** ses élèves en proposant une aide supplémentaire après les cours.
team
[nom]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

équipe

équipe

Ex: A well-functioning team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .Une **équipe** qui fonctionne bien favorise un environnement de soutien où les forces de chaque membre sont valorisées.
to use
[verbe]

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

utiliser, se servir de

utiliser, se servir de

Ex: What type of oil do you use for cooking ?Quel type d'huile **utilisez**-vous pour cuisiner ?

using websites and apps to interact and build social relationships

réseautage social, social networking websites

réseautage social, social networking websites

Ex: The company 's marketing strategy includes a strong focus on social networking to reach a wider audience .La stratégie marketing de l'entreprise comprend une forte concentration sur les **réseaux sociaux** pour atteindre un public plus large.
site
[nom]

a set of related pages on the Internet located under a single domain name

site

site

jewelry
[nom]

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

bijoux

bijoux

Ex: The jewelry store offered a wide range of earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.Le magasin de **bijoux** proposait une large gamme de boucles d'oreilles, colliers et bracelets.
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