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Le livre Interchange - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 7 - Partie 1

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

to use something without care or more than needed

gaspiller, gâcher

gaspiller, gâcher

Ex: It's unfortunate that some people waste electricity by leaving lights on when they're not needed. 
to generate

to cause or give rise to something

créer, générer, susciter

créer, générer, susciter

Ex: The development of renewable energy technologies has generated opportunities for job growth in the clean energy sector. 
average
average
[Adjectif]

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

moyen

moyen

Ex: The average height of the students in the class is 5 feet 6 inches. 
to produce
to produce
[verbe]

to make something using raw materials or different components

produire

produire

Ex: The company has just produced a luxury version of the aircraft. 
plastic
plastic
[nom]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastique

plastique

Ex: PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a type of plastic commonly used in piping and construction materials. 
bottle
bottle
[nom]

a glass or plastic container that has a narrow neck and is used for storing drinks or other liquids

bouteille

bouteille

Ex: She kept her essential oils in a small glass bottle. 
to decompose

to break down into simpler parts or substances

se décomposer, se dégrader

se décomposer, se dégrader

Ex: The compost pile is currently decomposing, turning kitchen scraps into compost. 

Le tas de compost est en train de se décomposer, transformant les déchets de cuisine en compost.

to throw away

to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore

jeter quelque chose dont on n'a plus besoin ou qu'on ne veut plus, se débarrasser de quelque chose d'inutile

jeter quelque chose dont on n'a plus besoin ou qu'on ne veut plus, se débarrasser de quelque chose d'inutile

Ex: She decided to throw away the broken toys. 

Elle a décidé de jeter les jouets cassés.

to end up
to end up
[verbe]

to eventually reach or find oneself in a particular place, situation, or condition, often unexpectedly or as a result of circumstances

finir par, se retrouver finalement

finir par, se retrouver finalement

Ex: I didn't intend to buy anything, but I ended up leaving the store with a bag full of items. 

Je n'avais pas l'intention d'acheter quoi que ce soit, mais j'ai fini par quitter le magasin avec un sac plein d'articles.

to supply
to supply
[verbe]

to provide something needed or wanted

fournir, approvisionner

fournir, approvisionner

Ex: The charity organization works to supply aid and support to those in need during emergencies. 
to feed
to feed
[verbe]

to give food to a person or an animal

donner à manger à

donner à manger à

Ex: I am feeding the cat while you're preparing dinner. 
to vote
to vote
[verbe]

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

voter

voter

Ex: People often vote for their favorite contestants in reality shows. 
council
council
[nom]

a group of elected people who govern a city, town, etc.

conseil municipal

conseil municipal

Ex: The town council voted against the construction project. 
contaminated
contaminated
[Adjectif]

made impure or polluted by harmful substances, bacteria, or viruses

contaminé, pollué

contaminé, pollué

Ex: The food was recalled from shelves after being found to be contaminated with salmonella. 

La nourriture a été retirée des étagères après avoir été trouvée contaminée par la salmonelle.

toxic
toxic
[Adjectif]

poisonous or capable of causing illness, injury, or death through chemical action

toxique

toxique

Ex: Some mushrooms contain toxic substances. 
chemical
chemical
[Adjectif]

concerning or used in the scientific field of chemistry

chimique

chimique

Ex: The chemical composition of a compound determines its properties and behavior. 
lack
lack
[nom]

the absence or insufficiency of something, often implying a deficiency or shortage

manque, déficit

manque, déficit

Ex: His lack of experience showed during the interview. 
maintenance

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

entretien, maintenance

entretien, maintenance

Ex: The building requires frequent maintenance. 
to displace

to make someone leave their home by force, particularly because of an unpleasant event

déplacer

déplacer

Ex: Natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods have the power to displace entire communities. 

Les catastrophes naturelles telles que les ouragans et les inondations ont le pouvoir de déplacer des communautés entières.

rental
rental
[nom]

the act of giving money to be able to use something like an apartment, house, car, or special equipment that is owned by another person

location

location

Ex: They are looking for a short-term rental during the holiday season. 

Ils recherchent une location à court terme pendant la saison des vacances.

due to
due to
[préposition]

as a result of a specific cause or reason

à cause de

à cause de

Ex: The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. 

L'événement a été annulé en raison de circonstances imprévues.

as a result
as a result
[Adverbe]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

en conséquence

en conséquence

Ex: The company implemented cost-cutting measures, and as a result, their profits increased significantly. 

L'entreprise a mis en œuvre des mesures de réduction des coûts, et en conséquence, leurs bénéfices ont considérablement augmenté.

because of
because of
[préposition]

used to introduce the reason of something happening

à cause de

à cause de

Ex: They canceled the party because of the pandemic. 

Ils ont annulé la fête à cause de la pandémie.

through
through
[préposition]

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

à travers

à travers

Ex: They walked through the tunnel and found themselves at the beach. 

Ils ont marché à travers le tunnel et se sont retrouvés à la plage.

global
global
[Adjectif]

regarding or affecting the entire world

mondial, planétaire

mondial, planétaire

Ex: Climate change is a global issue that requires collective action from nations around the world. 

Le changement climatique est un problème mondial qui nécessite une action collective de la part des nations du monde entier.

unemployment

the state of being without a job

chômage

chômage

Ex: Unemployment can have a significant impact on mental health and well-being. 
famine
famine
[nom]

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

famine

famine

Ex: Many farmers lost their livestock during the famine. 

De nombreux agriculteurs ont perdu leur bétail pendant la famine.

global warming

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

réchauffement de la planète

réchauffement de la planète

Ex: Reducing carbon emissions can help slow global warming. 

Réduire les émissions de carbone peut aider à ralentir le réchauffement climatique.

government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

gouvernement

gouvernement

Ex: After the election, the new government promised to focus on reducing unemployment and increasing economic growth. 
corruption

dishonest or illegal conduct, especially by people who hold positions of power or authority

corruption

corruption

Ex: Maria joined an organization that campaigns against government corruption. 
infectious disease

an illness that can be transmitted from one person, animal, or object to another, and can spread quickly through a community

maladie infectieuse, maladie contagieuse

maladie infectieuse, maladie contagieuse

Ex: Global cooperation is essential in fighting infectious diseases. 

La coopération mondiale est essentielle dans la lutte contre les maladies infectieuses.

violence

a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

violence

violence

Ex: Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects many families and requires immediate intervention. 
political
political
[Adjectif]

related to or involving the governance of a country or territory

politique

politique

Ex: She pursued a career in political science to better understand the workings of government and public policy. 

Elle a poursuivi une carrière en sciences politiques pour mieux comprendre le fonctionnement du gouvernement et des politiques publiques.

unrest
unrest
[nom]

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

agitation, troubles

agitation, troubles

Ex: Economic hardships led to increasing unrest among the population. 

Les difficultés économiques ont conduit à une augmentation des troubles parmi la population.

poverty
poverty
[nom]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pauvreté

pauvreté

Ex: The government is working on policies to reduce poverty in rural communities. 
recession

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

récession

récession

Ex: The government implemented measures to stimulate the economy and help mitigate the effects of the recession. 
to float
to float
[verbe]

to move slowly and gently on water or through the air

flotter

flotter

Ex: A small boat floated toward the shore. 
factory
factory
[nom]

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

usine

usine

Ex: We toured the chocolate factory and saw how they made delicious treats. 
to pump
to pump
[verbe]

to force a liquid or gas to move in a particular direction by mechanical pressure or suction

pomper

pomper

Ex: The heart pumps blood throughout the body. 
to ignore
to ignore
[verbe]

to intentionally pay no or little attention to someone or something

ignorer

ignorer

Ex: The teacher had to address the student who continued to ignore the classroom rules. 
law
law
[nom]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

loi, législation

loi, législation

Ex: The police officer explained the traffic laws to the new driver. 
management

the process or act of organizing or managing a group of people or an organization

gestion

gestion

Ex: The company's management implemented new strategies to improve employee productivity and morale. 
publicity

information or activities intended to attract public attention to a person, product, event, or cause

publicité,  promotion

publicité, promotion

Ex: The charity received valuable publicity from the television interview. 
executive

a person in a high-ranking position who is responsible for making important decisions in a company or organization

cadre, dirigeant

cadre, dirigeant

Ex: The executive approved the company's new strategy. 
to stop
to stop
[verbe]

to not move anymore

arrêter, s'arrêter

arrêter, s'arrêter

Ex: The bus stopped at the bus stop to pick up passengers. 
flight
flight
[nom]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

vol

vol

Ex: His next flight was a connecting one in Amsterdam. 
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