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

Vous trouverez ici le vocabulaire des unités 2 à 2A du manuel de cours Insight Pre-Intermediate, tel que « agriculteur », « déserté », « surpopulation », etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate

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

gare, station de chemin de fer

gare, station de chemin de fer

Ex: After buying a ticket at railway station, they found their platform and settled in for the journey .
farmer
[nom]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

fermier, fermière

fermier, fermière

Ex: farmer wakes up early to milk the cows .
miner
[nom]

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

mineur, ouvrier de mine

mineur, ouvrier de mine

Ex: miner’s helmet had a bright headlamp .
soldier
[nom]

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

soldat

soldat

Ex: soldier polished his boots until they shone .

a person who does or is involved in an illegal activity

criminel, criminelle

criminel, criminelle

Ex: criminal confessed to robbing the bank .

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

hommes d'affaires, personnes d'affaires

hommes d'affaires, personnes d'affaires

Ex: business people understand the risks of investment .

someone who works on or with trains and the railway system

cheminot, ouvrier ferroviaire

cheminot, ouvrier ferroviaire

Ex: Young recruits trained under an railwayman.

the state of being without a job

chômage

chômage

Ex: Many people faced unemployment during the global financial crisis .

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

pollution

pollution

Ex: pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .

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 natural disasters in recorded history .
war
[nom]

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

guerre

guerre

Ex: The nation remained war until a peace agreement was signed .
famine
[nom]

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

famine

famine

Ex: famine caused great suffering among the population .
crime
[nom]

an unlawful act that is punishable by the legal system

crime

crime

Ex: The increase in crime has made residents feel unsafe .

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

surpeupler, congestionner

surpeupler, congestionner

Ex: overcrowd the beach during the holiday weekend , making it hard to relax .
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 poverty.
deserted
[Adjectif]

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

désert, abandonné

désert, abandonné

Ex: The house was deserted, as if no one had lived there for years .
crowded
[Adjectif]

(of a space) filled with things or people

congestionné, bondé

congestionné, bondé

Ex: crowded bus was late due to heavy traffic .
clean
[Adjectif]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

propre, net

propre, net

Ex: The hotel room clean and spotless .
dirty
[Adjectif]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

sale

sale

Ex: dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .
wide
[Adjectif]

having a large length from side to side

large

large

Ex: The fabric was 45 wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .
narrow
[Adjectif]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

étroit

étroit

Ex: narrow bridge could only accommodate one car at a time , causing traffic delays .
unpopular
[Adjectif]

not liked or approved of by a large number of people

impopulaire

impopulaire

Ex: The new policy introduced by the company unpopular with the employees .
popular
[Adjectif]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

populaire

Ex: The new burger joint downtown quickly popular due to its unique flavors .
safe
[Adjectif]

protected from any danger

sûr, en sécurité

sûr, en sécurité

Ex: After the storm passed , they safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .
dangerous
[Adjectif]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

dangereux

dangereux

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and dangerous.
quiet
[Adjectif]

with little or no noise

calme, silencieux

calme, silencieux

Ex: The forest quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .
lively
[Adjectif]

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

vivant, animé

vivant, animé

Ex: The children 's laughter filled the air , making the park lively.
messy
[Adjectif]

lacking orderliness or cleanliness

désordonné, en désordre

désordonné, en désordre

Ex: The construction site messy, with piles of debris and equipment scattered around .
tidy
[Adjectif]

having a clean and well-organized appearance and state

soigné, ordonné

soigné, ordonné

Ex: The kitchen was tidy with dishes washed and put away promptly after each meal .
modern
[Adjectif]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

moderne

moderne

Ex: The documentary examines challenges modern society .
old
[Adjectif]

of a particular age

avoir ... (ans,  mois

avoir ... (ans, mois

Ex: My favorite sweater is ten old but still looks brand new .
place
[nom]

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

endroit, lieu

endroit, lieu

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 town to bring people together .
church
[nom]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

église

église

Ex: He volunteered at church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .
market
[nom]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

marché

marché

Ex: They visited the farmersmarket on Saturday mornings to buy fresh fruits and vegetables .

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 university.
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 prison, expressing her love and longing for them .

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 hospital.
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 theater.
school
[nom]

a place where children learn things from teachers

école

école

Ex: We study different subjects like math , science , and English school.
casino
[nom]

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

casino

casino

Ex: casino hosted a special event with live music and entertainment .

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

voie de tram, rails de tramway

voie de tram, rails de tramway

Ex: tramline connects major tourist attractions .
geographical
[Adjectif]

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

géographique

géographique

Ex: geographical features of a region influence its economic activities and cultural practices .
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 feature of the restaurant 's success .
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 caves, navigating narrow passages and exploring submerged chambers .
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 cliff's steep face .
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 desert.
forest
[nom]

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

forêt

forêt

Ex: We went for a walk in forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds .
hill
[nom]

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

colline

colline

Ex: hill provided a natural boundary between the two towns .
lake
[nom]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

lac

lac

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of lake.

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 mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top .
plain
[nom]

a vast area of flat land

plaine

plaine

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a plain that seemed to go on forever .

a hill of sand built by wind or water flow

dune de sable, sablière

dune de sable, sablière

Ex: sand dune provided shelter from the wind .
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 sea.
valley
[nom]

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

vallée

vallée

Ex: They hiked through valley to reach the lake .

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 waterfall.
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