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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "solar", "craze", "paralyze", etc.

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matter
[nom]

a situation or subject that needs to be dealt with or considered

question

question

Ex: The matter of budget allocation was discussed during the meeting .La **question** de l'allocation du budget a été discutée pendant la réunion.
trend
[nom]

a fashion or style that is popular at a particular time

mode

mode

Ex: Trends in fashion change rapidly every year .Les **tendances** de la mode changent rapidement chaque année.
fad
[nom]

an interest, activity, or style that becomes popular for a short time and is followed with exaggerated enthusiasm

mode, engouement

mode, engouement

Ex: The sudden craze for virtual pets was a classic fad.L'engouement soudain pour les animaux de compagnie virtuels était un **phénomène de mode** classique.
craze
[nom]

a temporary enthusiasm or infatuation for a particular thing or activity

engouement, mode

engouement, mode

Ex: Every few years , there seems to be a new craze in fashion that everyone follows .Tous les quelques années, il semble y avoir une nouvelle **mode** dans la mode que tout le monde suit.
virtual
[Adjectif]

(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software

virtuel

virtuel

Ex: The company created a virtual tour of their new office space for potential clients to explore remotely .La société a créé une visite **virtuelle** de leur nouvel espace de bureau pour que les clients potentiels puissent l'explorer à distance.

a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body

sensation

sensation

Ex: The sensation of the soft sand beneath her feet was relaxing .La **sensation** du sable doux sous ses pieds était relaxante.

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue

conscience, connaissance

conscience, connaissance

an accessory that is worn around the wrist, often for decoration, identification, or to support a cause or event

bracelet, bande de poignet

bracelet, bande de poignet

Ex: A medical wrist band helped doctors identify his allergy .Un **bracelet médical** a aidé les médecins à identifier son allergie.
adult
[nom]

a fully grown man or woman

adulte

adulte

Ex: The survey aimed to gather feedback from both adults and children .L'enquête visait à recueillir les commentaires des **adultes** et des enfants.
to gain
[verbe]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

acquérir, obtenir

acquérir, obtenir

Ex: He gained a reputation as a reliable leader by effectively managing his team through challenging projects .Il a **acquis** une réputation de leader fiable en gérant efficacement son équipe à travers des projets difficiles.
to relieve
[verbe]

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

soulager

soulager

Ex: A good night 's sleep will relieve fatigue and improve overall well-being .Une bonne nuit de sommeil **soulagera** la fatigue et améliorera le bien-être général.
during
[préposition]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

pendant

pendant

Ex: The students remained quiet during the teacher 's lecture .
since
[Conjonction]

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

depuis

depuis

Ex: I have enjoyed traveling ever since I was young.
for
[préposition]

used to indicate a time duration

pendant, durant

pendant, durant

Ex: I will be out of the office for two weeks , so please direct any urgent matters to my colleague .Je serai absent du bureau **pendant** deux semaines, alors veuillez diriger toute question urgente vers mon collègue.
from
[préposition]

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

de, à partir de

de, à partir de

Ex: The actress moved to Hollywood from New York City .L'actrice a déménagé à Hollywood **de** New York.
historic
[Adjectif]

relating to a person or event that is a part of the past and is documented in historical records, often preserved for educational or cultural purposes

historique

historique

Ex: Her research focuses on historic figures from the Renaissance period .Ses recherches se concentrent sur les personnages **historiques** de la période de la Renaissance.

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

tremblement de terre, séisme

tremblement de terre, séisme

Ex: The sudden earthquake startled everyone in the city .Le **tremblement de terre** soudain a effrayé tout le monde dans la ville.

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

établir, créer, fonder

établir, créer, fonder

Ex: With a clear vision , they sought investors to help them establish their fashion brand in the global market .Avec une vision claire, ils ont cherché des investisseurs pour les aider à **établir** leur marque de mode sur le marché mondial.
communist
[Adjectif]

relating to an ideology or political system advocating for the collective ownership of property and the absence of social classes

communiste

communiste

Ex: The communist party advocates for state control of industries and resources to ensure equitable distribution.Le parti **communiste** préconise le contrôle étatique des industries et des ressources pour assurer une distribution équitable.
to confirm
[verbe]

to show or say that something is the case, particularly by providing proof

confirmer

confirmer

Ex: His research confirmed the hypothesis he had proposed earlier .Ses recherches ont **confirmé** l'hypothèse qu'il avait proposée plus tôt.

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

existence

existence

Ex: The existence of ancient civilizations can be proven through archaeological evidence .**L'existence** des civilisations anciennes peut être prouvée par des preuves archéologiques.

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

président, présidente

président, présidente

Ex: The president's term in office lasts for four years .Le mandat du **président** dure quatre ans.
to invade
[verbe]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

envahir

envahir

Ex: Governments around the world are currently considering whether to invade or pursue diplomatic solutions .Les gouvernements du monde entier envisagent actuellement s'ils doivent **envahir** ou poursuivre des solutions diplomatiques.
impact
[nom]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

impact, effet

impact, effet

Ex: Environmentalists are concerned about the impact of pollution on marine life .Les environnementalistes s'inquiètent de l'**impact** de la pollution sur la vie marine.

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

biographie

biographie

Ex: The biography provided an in-depth look at the president 's life and legacy .
to suffer
[verbe]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

souffrir

souffrir

Ex: He suffered a lot of pain after the accident .Il a **souffert** beaucoup de douleur après l'accident.
to attack
[verbe]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

attaquer

attaquer

Ex: He was attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .Il a été **attaqué** par un groupe de voleurs et laissé avec des ecchymoses.

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

continuer

continuer

Ex: She was too exhausted to continue running .Elle était trop épuisée pour **continuer** à courir.
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.
hobby
[nom]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

passe-temps, passion

passe-temps, passion

Ex: They enjoy hiking and exploring nature as a hobby.Ils aiment la randonnée et explorer la nature comme **passe-temps**.

an artist who practices futurism, regarding modern advancements and technologies positively

futurologue

futurologue

the study of future possibilities and potential developments in science, technology, society, and other areas of human endeavor

futurologie, étude des futurs possibles

futurologie, étude des futurs possibles

professional
[Adjectif]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

professionnel

professionnel

Ex: The conference featured presentations by professional speakers on various topics in the industry .La conférence a présenté des exposés de **professionnels** sur divers sujets de l'industrie.

the act of saying what one thinks is going to happen in the future or what the outcome of something will be

prédiction

prédiction

Ex: Her bold prediction about the stock market shocked the financial community .Sa **prédiction** audacieuse sur le marché boursier a choqué la communauté financière.

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

univers

univers

Ex: Philosophers and physicists ponder the ultimate fate and origin of the universe.Les philosophes et les physiciens réfléchissent au destin ultime et à l'origine de l'**univers**.
factor
[nom]

one of the things that affects something or contributes to it

facteur, élément

facteur, élément

Ex: The proximity to good schools was a deciding factor in choosing their new home .La proximité des bonnes écoles a été un **facteur** déterminant dans le choix de leur nouvelle maison.

to stop or pause a process, activity, etc. temporarily

interrompre

interrompre

Ex: They are interrupting the game to fix a technical issue .Ils **interrompent** le jeu pour résoudre un problème technique.
various
[Adjectif]

several and of different types or kinds

différent, varié, divers

différent, varié, divers

Ex: The library offers various genres of books to cater to different interests .La bibliothèque propose **divers** genres de livres pour répondre à différents intérêts.
certain
[Adjectif]

feeling completely sure about something and showing that you believe it

certain

certain

Ex: She was certain that she left her keys on the table .Elle était **certaine** qu'elle avait laissé ses clés sur la table.

the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof

spéculation, conjecture

spéculation, conjecture

Ex: Speculation about the upcoming election results sparked lively discussions .La **spéculation** sur les résultats des prochaines élections a suscité des discussions animées.
to require
[verbe]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exiger, nécessiter

exiger, nécessiter

Ex: To bake the cake , the recipe will require eggs , flour , sugar , and butter .Pour faire le gâteau, la recette **exigera** des œufs, de la farine, du sucre et du beurre.
target
[nom]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

cible

cible

Ex: The hackers aimed at government systems as their target.Les pirates informatiques visaient les systèmes gouvernementaux comme **cible**.
powerful
[Adjectif]

possessing great strength or force

puissant

puissant

Ex: The team played with powerful energy , winning the match easily .L'équipe a joué avec une énergie **puissante**, remportant le match facilement.
to implant
[verbe]

to insert a living tissue or an artificial object into the body via medical procedure

implanter

implanter

Ex: To treat severe arthritis , the orthopedic surgeon suggested implanting an artificial joint in the patient 's knee .Pour traiter l'arthrite sévère, le chirurgien orthopédiste a suggéré d'**implanter** une articulation artificielle dans le genou du patient.
vision
[nom]

the ability to see thing through the eyes

vision

vision

Ex: The doctor confirmed that her peripheral vision was unaffected despite the injury.Le médecin a confirmé que sa **vision** périphérique n'était pas affectée malgré la blessure.

to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

paralyser

paralyser

Ex: The disease progressed rapidly , threatening to paralyze the patient 's respiratory system .La maladie a progressé rapidement, menaçant de **paralyser** le système respiratoire du patient.

the place where someone or something is headed

destination

destination

Ex: The train departed from New York City , with Chicago as its final destination.Le train est parti de New York, avec Chicago comme **destination** finale.
dramatically
[Adverbe]

to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

considérablement, radicalement

considérablement, radicalement

Ex: Her mood shifted dramatically within minutes .Son humeur a changé **radicalement** en quelques minutes.
genetic
[Adjectif]

connected to the parts of the DNA in cells, called genes, that determine hereditary traits

génétique

génétique

Ex: Genetic counseling helps individuals and families understand the implications of their genetic makeup and make informed decisions about their health .Le conseil **génétique** aide les individus et les familles à comprendre les implications de leur constitution génétique et à prendre des décisions éclairées concernant leur santé.

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

gratte-ciel

gratte-ciel

Ex: The skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes .Le **gratte-ciel** a été construit pour résister aux vents forts et aux tremblements de terre.
solar
[Adjectif]

related to the sun

solaire

solaire

Ex: Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.Les panneaux **solaires** convertissent la lumière du soleil en électricité.
climate
[nom]

the typical weather conditions of a particular region

climat

climat

Ex: They visited a place with a desert climate for their archaeological research .Ils ont visité un endroit avec un **climat** désertique pour leurs recherches archéologiques.
cure
[nom]

a treatment or medication for a certain disease or injury

remède

remède

Ex: Unfortunately , there is no quick cure for this illness .Malheureusement, il n'y a pas de **remède** rapide pour cette maladie.

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

désaccord, différend, mésentente

désaccord, différend, mésentente

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.Le **conflit** interne au sein de l'organisation a affecté son efficacité globale et son moral.

the state of being sure about something, usually when there is proof

certitude

certitude

Ex: His certainty about the project 's success helped persuade others to invest in it .Sa **certitude** quant au succès du projet a aidé à persuader les autres d'y investir.

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

épidémie

épidémie

Ex: The epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .L'**épidémie** a mis à rude épreuve le système de santé.
natural
[Adjectif]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

naturel, naturelle

naturel, naturelle

Ex: He preferred using natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .Il préférait utiliser des tissus **naturels** comme le coton et le lin pour ses vêtements.

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

catastrophe, désastre

catastrophe, désastre

Ex: The outbreak of the disease was a public health disaster.L'épidémie de la maladie a été un **désastre** de santé publique.
to alter
[verbe]

to cause something to change

changer, modifier

changer, modifier

Ex: The architect altered the design after receiving feedback from the client .L'architecte a **modifié** le design après avoir reçu les commentaires du client.
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