Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 21

related to the sounds of speech and their representation using symbols

phonétique

related to vocal sounds in a linguistic context

phonique

a written symbol that stands for a word, syllable, morpheme, etc.

phonogramme

the branch of linguistics that focuses on the study of the sounds and sound patterns of language, including the analysis of phonemes, phonological rules, and the organization and systematic patterns of speech sounds within a particular language or languages

phonologie

positioned under the tongue

sublingual

a warship that can operate both on and under water

sous-marin

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

immerger

capable of functioning while being underwater

submersible

the process of going under the surface of a liquid, usually water

immersion

to mark multiple points with the same distance on an instrument for the purpose of measuring

calibrer

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

accuser

the act of blaming and charging someone for their wrong act

accusation

(of people) feeling very lonely and sorrowful, particularly as a result of a loss

endeuillé, démuni

to deprive someone of a loved one through death

être en deuil, être endeuillé

not having any interest in religion or even opposing it

profane, païen

having no importance or connection with something

hors de propos, hors sujet

impossible to become fixed or right again

irréparable

too strong or energetic to be controlled or stopped

irrépressible

not to be blamed or criticized

irréprochable

the quality, level, or degree of someone's abilities, character, or performance in a particular field or activity

calibre