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Le livre Insight - Pré-intermédiaire - Unité 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "farmer", "deserted", "overcrowd", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate

a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains

gare ferroviaire, gare

gare ferroviaire, gare

Ex: After buying a ticket at the railway station, they found their platform and settled in for the journey .Après avoir acheté un billet à la **gare**, ils ont trouvé leur quai et se sont installés pour le voyage.
farmer
[nom]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

fermier, fermière

fermier, fermière

Ex: The farmer wakes up early to milk the cows .Le **fermier** se lève tôt pour traire les vaches.
miner
[nom]

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals, coal, or other valuable materials from the earth

mineur, ouvrier minier

mineur, ouvrier minier

Ex: Coal miners work in dangerous conditions.Les **mineurs** de charbon travaillent dans des conditions dangereuses.
soldier
[nom]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

soldat

soldat

Ex: The soldier polished his boots until they shone .Le **soldat** a poli ses bottes jusqu'à ce qu'elles brillent.

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminel, criminelle

criminel, criminelle

Ex: The criminal confessed to robbing the bank .Le **criminel** a avoué avoir volé la banque.

people who are involved in commercial or industrial activities, such as buying, selling, or managing a company

hommes d'affaires, gens d'affaires

hommes d'affaires, gens d'affaires

Ex: Experienced business people understand the risks of investment .Les **hommes d'affaires** expérimentés comprennent les risques de l'investissement.

someone who works on or with trains and the railway system

cheminot, employé des chemins de fer

cheminot, employé des chemins de fer

Ex: Young recruits trained under an experienced railwayman.Les jeunes recrues ont été formées sous la direction d'un **cheminot** expérimenté.

the state of being without a job

chômage

chômage

Ex: Many people faced long-term unemployment during the global financial crisis .De nombreuses personnes ont été confrontées à un **chômage** de longue durée pendant la crise financière mondiale.

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

pollution

pollution

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .La **pollution** causée par les déchets plastiques est une crise environnementale croissante.

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

catastrophe naturelle

catastrophe naturelle

Ex: The tsunami was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history .Le tsunami a été l'une des **catastrophes naturelles** les plus meurtrières de l'histoire enregistrée.
war
[nom]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerre

guerre

Ex: The nation remained at war until a peace agreement was signed .La nation est restée en **guerre** jusqu'à la signature d'un accord de paix.
famine
[nom]

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

famine

famine

Ex: The famine caused great suffering among the population .La **famine** a causé de grandes souffrances parmi la population.
crime
[nom]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime

crime

Ex: The increase in violent crime has made residents feel unsafe .L'augmentation de la **criminalité** violente a rendu les résidents inquiets pour leur sécurité.

to be filled with more people or things than is comfortable, safe, or desirable

surcharger, encombrer

surcharger, encombrer

Ex: The elevators tend to overcrowd during the morning commute .Les ascenseurs ont tendance à **se surpeupler** pendant les trajets du matin.
poverty
[nom]

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

pauvreté

pauvreté

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty.L'organisme de bienfaisance se concentre sur la fourniture de nourriture et d'abri à ceux qui vivent dans la **pauvreté**.
deserted
[Adjectif]

(of a person or thing) having been left alone or abandoned by others

délaissé, abandonné

délaissé, abandonné

Ex: He stood at the airport, deserted by the friend who promised to pick him up.Il se tenait à l'aéroport, **abandonné** par l'ami qui avait promis de venir le chercher.
crowded
[Adjectif]

(of a space) filled with things or people

bondé, surpeuplé

bondé, surpeuplé

Ex: The crowded bus was late due to heavy traffic .Le bus **bondé** était en retard à cause des embouteillages.
clean
[Adjectif]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

propre, nettoyé

propre, nettoyé

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .La chambre d'hôtel était **propre** et impeccable.
dirty
[Adjectif]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sale

sale

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .Les assiettes **sales** dans la cuisine du restaurant devaient être lavées.
wide
[Adjectif]

having a large length from side to side

large

large

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .Le tissu avait 45 pouces de **largeur**, parfait pour faire un ensemble de rideaux.
narrow
[Adjectif]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

étroit

étroit

Ex: The narrow bridge could only accommodate one car at a time , causing traffic delays .Le pont **étroit** ne pouvait accueillir qu'une voiture à la fois, ce qui provoquait des retards de trafic.
unpopular
[Adjectif]

not liked or approved of by a large number of people

impopulaire

impopulaire

Ex: The new policy introduced by the company was unpopular with the employees .La nouvelle politique introduite par l'entreprise était **impopulaire** auprès des employés.
popular
[Adjectif]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

populaire

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .Ses chansons sont **populaires** parce qu'elles sont faciles à danser.
safe
[Adjectif]

protected from any danger

sûr, en sécurité

sûr, en sécurité

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .Après que la tempête soit passée, ils se sentirent **en sécurité** pour retourner dans leurs maisons et évaluer les dégâts.
dangerous
[Adjectif]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

dangereux

dangereux

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.Le sentier de montagne est glissant et considéré comme **dangereux**.
quiet
[Adjectif]

with little or no noise

silencieux, calme

silencieux, calme

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .La forêt était **calme**, avec seulement le gazouillis occasionnel des oiseaux brisant le silence.
lively
[Adjectif]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

animé, vivant

animé, vivant

Ex: The children 's laughter filled the air , making the park feel lively.Les rires des enfants remplissaient l'air, rendant le parc **animé**.
messy
[Adjectif]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

désordonné, en désordre

désordonné, en désordre

Ex: The construction site was messy, with piles of debris and equipment scattered around .Le chantier était **désordonné**, avec des tas de débris et des équipements dispersés un peu partout.
tidy
[Adjectif]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

rangé, ordonné

rangé, ordonné

Ex: She always kept her purse tidy, with items neatly arranged and easily accessible.Elle gardait toujours son sac **bien rangé**, avec les articles soigneusement disposés et facilement accessibles.
modern
[Adjectif]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderne

moderne

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .Le documentaire examine les défis auxquels est confrontée la société **moderne**.
old
[Adjectif]

of a particular age

avoir ... (ans,  mois

avoir ... (ans, mois

Ex: My favorite sweater is ten years old but still looks brand new .Mon pull préféré a dix ans **vieux** mais a toujours l'air tout neuf.
place
[nom]

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping

lieu, endroit

lieu, endroit

town
[nom]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

ville

ville

Ex: They organize community events in town to bring people together .Ils organisent des événements communautaires dans la **ville** pour rassembler les gens.
church
[nom]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

église

église

Ex: He volunteered at the church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .Il a fait du bénévolat à la soupe populaire de l'**église** pour aider à nourrir les sans-abri.
market
[nom]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

marché

marché

Ex: They visited the farmers ' market on Saturday mornings to buy fresh fruits and vegetables .Ils visitaient le **marché** des agriculteurs le samedi matin pour acheter des fruits et légumes frais.

an educational institution at the highest level, where we can study for a degree or do research

université

université

Ex: We have access to a state-of-the-art library at the university.Nous avons accès à une bibliothèque de pointe à l'**université**.
prison
[nom]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

prison

prison

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .Elle a écrit des lettres à sa famille depuis la **prison**, exprimant son amour et son désir pour eux.

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

hôpital

hôpital

Ex: We saw a newborn baby in the maternity ward of the hospital.Nous avons vu un nouveau-né dans la maternité de l'**hôpital**.
theater
[nom]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

théâtre

théâtre

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at the theater.Nous avons des billets pour la nouvelle comédie musicale au **théâtre**.
school
[nom]

a place where children learn things from teachers

école

école

Ex: We study different subjects like math , science , and English at school.Nous étudions différentes matières comme les mathématiques, les sciences et l'anglais à l'**école**.
casino
[nom]

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

casino

casino

Ex: The casino hosted a special event with live music and entertainment .Le **casino** a organisé un événement spécial avec de la musique live et des divertissements.

the track or line on which an electric vehicle called a tram moves

ligne de tramway, voie de tramway

ligne de tramway, voie de tramway

Ex: The tramline connects major tourist attractions .La **ligne de tramway** relie les principales attractions touristiques.
geographical
[Adjectif]

related to the study or characteristics of the Earth's surface, including its features, landscapes, and locations

géographique

géographique

Ex: The geographical features of a region influence its economic activities and cultural practices .Les caractéristiques **géographiques** d'une région influencent ses activités économiques et ses pratiques culturelles.
feature
[nom]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

caractéristique, particularité

caractéristique, particularité

Ex: The magazine article highlighted the chef 's innovative cooking techniques as a key feature of the restaurant 's success .L'article du magazine a mis en avant les techniques de cuisine innovantes du chef comme une **caractéristique** clé du succès du restaurant.
cave
[nom]

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

grotte, caverne

grotte, caverne

Ex: Cave diving enthusiasts brave the depths of underwater caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .Les passionnés de plongée en **grotte** bravent les profondeurs des grottes sous-marines, naviguant dans des passages étroits et explorant des chambres submergées.
cliff
[nom]

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

falaise

falaise

Ex: The birds built their nests along the cliff's steep face .Les oiseaux ont construit leurs nids le long de la face abrupte de la **falaise**.
desert
[nom]

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

désert

désert

Ex: They got lost while driving through the desert.Ils se sont perdus en conduisant à travers le **désert**.
forest
[nom]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

forêt

forêt

Ex: We went for a walk in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds .Nous sommes allés nous promener dans la **forêt**, entourés de grands arbres et d'oiseaux chantants.
hill
[nom]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

colline

colline

Ex: The hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .La **colline** fournissait une frontière naturelle entre les deux villes.
lake
[nom]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lac

lac

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.Ils ont pique-niqué au bord du **lac**.

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

montagne

montagne

Ex: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .Nous avons fait une randonnée en **montagne** et avons profité de la vue à couper le souffle depuis le sommet.
plain
[nom]

a vast area of flat land

plaine

plaine

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever .Lors de leur expédition, les explorateurs ont traversé une vaste **plaine** qui semblait s'étendre à l'infini.

a hill of sand built by wind or water flow

dune de sable, dune

dune de sable, dune

Ex: The sand dune provided shelter from the wind .La **dune de sable** offrait un abri contre le vent.
sea
[nom]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

mer

mer

Ex: We spent our vacation relaxing on the sandy beaches by the sea.Nous avons passé nos vacances à nous détendre sur les plages de sable au bord de la **mer**.
valley
[nom]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

vallée

vallée

Ex: They hiked through the valley to reach the lake .Ils ont randonné à travers la **vallée** pour atteindre le lac.

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

chute d'eau, cascade

chute d'eau, cascade

Ex: He was mesmerized by the sheer power and beauty of the roaring waterfall.Il était fasciné par la puissance et la beauté pure de la **cascade** rugissante.
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