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Le livre Interchange - Intermédiaire Supérieur - Unité 11

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 in the Interchange Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "argumentative", "rite", "sabotage", etc.

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rite
[nom]

a formal or traditional act performed for a specific purpose, often in religious or cultural ceremonies

rite, cérémonie

rite, cérémonie

Ex: The warriors took part in a victory rite after battle.Les guerriers ont participé à un **rite** de victoire après la bataille.
unforgettable
[Adjectif]

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

inoubliable, mémorable

inoubliable, mémorable

Ex: The unforgettable moment when they first met remained etched in their memories forever .

a social event where a person stays overnight at someone else's house, usually for fun

soirée pyjama, nuitée

soirée pyjama, nuitée

Ex: After the sleepover, they all agreed to have one every month .Après la **soirée pyjama**, ils ont tous convenu d'en organiser une chaque mois.
crush
[nom]

a strong, temporary feeling of love toward a person

béguin

béguin

trip
[nom]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

voyage

voyage

Ex: She went on a quick shopping trip to the mall to pick up some essentials .Elle est partie faire un **voyage** rapide au centre commercial pour acheter quelques essentiels.

a feeling of great distress or sadness

chagrin

chagrin

Ex: Losing the championship match in the final seconds was a heartbreaking moment for the team and their fans alike.Perdre le match de championnat dans les dernières secondes a été un moment **déchirant** pour l'équipe et ses fans.
immature
[Adjectif]

not fully developed mentally or emotionally, often resulting in behaviors or reactions that are childish

immature

immature

Ex: He realized his reaction was immature and apologized for his outburst .Il a réalisé que sa réaction était **immature** et s'est excusé pour son emportement.

an expression of joy or approval offered to someone to acknowledge their achievement, success, or good fortune

félicitations, bravo

félicitations, bravo

Ex: The coach offered his congratulations to the team after their hard-fought victory .L'entraîneur a offert ses **félicitations** à l'équipe après leur victoire ardemment disputée.
nephew
[nom]

our sister or brother's son, or the son of our husband or wife's siblings

neveu

neveu

Ex: The proud uncle held his newborn nephew in his arms .L'oncle fier tenait son **neveu** nouveau-né dans ses bras.

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilité, obligation

responsabilité, obligation

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .Les parents ont la **responsabilité** de fournir un environnement sûr et nourrissant à leurs enfants.
independent
[Adjectif]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

indépendant

indépendant

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .Le penseur **indépendant** défie la sagesse conventionnelle et forge son propre chemin dans la vie.
before
[Adverbe]

at an earlier point in time

avant

avant

Ex: You have asked me this question before.Vous m'avez déjà posé cette question **auparavant**.
after
[Adverbe]

at a later time

après

après

Ex: They moved to a new city and got married not long after.Ils ont déménagé dans une nouvelle ville et se sont mariés peu de temps **après**.
once
[Adverbe]

for one single time

une fois

une fois

Ex: He slipped once on the ice but caught himself .Il a glissé **une fois** sur la glace mais s'est rattrapé.
moment
[nom]

a very short period of time

moment

moment

Ex: We shared a beautiful moment watching the sunset .Nous avons partagé un beau **moment** en regardant le coucher de soleil.
until
[préposition]

used to show that something continues or lasts up to a specific point in time and often not happening or existing after that time

jusqu’à

jusqu’à

Ex: They practiced basketball until they got better .Ils ont pratiqué le basketball **jusqu'à** ce qu'ils s'améliorent.

an event or stage that has a very important impact on the progress of something

étape importante, jalon

étape importante, jalon

Ex: The new law marks a milestone in environmental protection efforts .La nouvelle loi marque un **jalon** dans les efforts de protection de l'environnement.
to retire
[verbe]

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

prendre sa retraite

prendre sa retraite

Ex: Many people look forward to the day they can retire.Beaucoup de gens attendent avec impatience le jour où ils pourront **prendre leur retraite**.
license
[nom]

a legal document that gives someone permission to do something, such as drive a car or practice a profession

licence, permis

licence, permis

Ex: The restaurant lost its liquor license for serving alcohol to minors.Le restaurant a perdu sa **licence** d'alcool pour avoir servi des boissons alcoolisées à des mineurs.
personal
[Adjectif]

only relating or belonging to one person

personnel

personnel

Ex: The artist 's studio was filled with personal artwork and creative projects .L'atelier de l'artiste était rempli d'œuvres d'art **personnelles** et de projets créatifs.
characteristic
[Adjectif]

serving to identify or distinguish something or someone

caractéristique

caractéristique

Ex: The way she reacts to challenges is a characteristic trait of her personality .La manière dont elle réagit aux défis est un trait **caractéristique** de sa personnalité.
ambitious
[Adjectif]

trying or wishing to gain great success, power, or wealth

ambitieux

ambitieux

Ex: His ambitious nature led him to take on challenging projects that others deemed impossible , proving his capabilities time and again .Sa nature **ambitieuse** l'a conduit à entreprendre des projets difficiles que d'autres jugeaient impossibles, prouvant ainsi ses capacités à maintes reprises.
argumentative
[Adjectif]

(of a person) ready to argue and often arguing

argumentatif

argumentatif

Ex: Despite his argumentative tendencies , he was respected for his critical thinking skills .Malgré ses tendances **argumentatives**, il était respecté pour ses compétences en pensée critique.
carefree
[Adjectif]

having a relaxed, worry-free nature

insouciant, sans souci

insouciant, sans souci

Ex: They spent a carefree summer traveling across Europe .Ils ont passé un été **insouciant** à voyager à travers l'Europe.
dependable
[Adjectif]

able to be relied on to do what is needed or asked of

sur lequel on peut compter, sur qui on peut compter

sur lequel on peut compter, sur qui on peut compter

Ex: The dependable teacher provides consistent support and guidance to students .L'enseignant **fiable** fournit un soutien et des conseils constants aux élèves.
naive
[Adjectif]

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

naïf, naïve

naïf, naïve

Ex: His naive optimism about the future was endearing , but sometimes unrealistic given the harsh realities of life .Son optimisme **naïf** concernant l'avenir était attachant, mais parfois irréaliste compte tenu des dures réalités de la vie.
pragmatic
[Adjectif]

based on reasonable and practical considerations rather than theory

pragmatique

pragmatique

Ex: Facing a complex problem , the engineer proposed a pragmatic solution that considered both efficiency and feasibility .Face à un problème complexe, l'ingénieur a proposé une solution **pragmatique** qui prenait en compte à la fois l'efficacité et la faisabilité.
rebellious
[Adjectif]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelle

rebelle

Ex: The rebellious employee pushed back against restrictive corporate policies , advocating for more flexible work arrangements .L'employé **rebelle** a résisté aux politiques d'entreprise restrictives, plaidant pour des arrangements de travail plus flexibles.
sophisticated
[Adjectif]

having refined taste, elegance, and knowledge of complex matters

raffiné

raffiné

Ex: The sophisticated diplomat navigated the complex negotiations with ease .Le diplomate **sophistiqué** a navigué avec aisance dans les négociations complexes.
wise
[Adjectif]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

sage

sage

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .Tenir compte des avertissements des **sages** aînés peut aider à éviter les pièges et les regrets potentiels dans la vie.

a period of time spent working for free or little pay in order to gain experience or to become qualified in a particular field

internat

internat

irresponsible
[Adjectif]

neglecting one's duties or obligations, often causing harm or inconvenience to others

irresponsable

irresponsable

Ex: The irresponsible use of natural resources led to environmental degradation in the area .L'utilisation **irresponsable** des ressources naturelles a conduit à la dégradation de l'environnement dans la région.
grade
[nom]

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

note

note

Ex: The students eagerly awaited their report cards to see their final grades.Les étudiants attendaient impatiemment leurs bulletins pour voir leurs **notes** finales.
additional
[Adjectif]

added or extra to what is already present or available

supplémentaire, en plus, additionnel

supplémentaire, en plus, additionnel

Ex: He requested additional time to review the contract before signing .Il a demandé du temps **supplémentaire** pour examiner le contrat avant de le signer.
apology
[nom]

something that a person says or writes that shows they regret what they did to someone

excuse, regret

excuse, regret

Ex: After realizing her mistake , she offered a sincere apology to her colleague .Après avoir réalisé son erreur, elle a présenté des **excuses** sincères à son collègue.
to look up
[verbe]

to try to find information in a dictionary, computer, etc.

chercher

chercher

Ex: You should look up the word to improve your vocabulary .Vous devriez **chercher** le mot pour améliorer votre vocabulaire.
essay
[nom]

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

essai

essai

Ex: The newspaper published an essay criticizing government policies .Le journal a publié un **essai** critiquant les politiques gouvernementales.
button
[nom]

a small, round object, usually made of plastic or metal, sewn onto a piece of clothing and used for fastening two parts together

bouton

bouton

Ex: The jacket has three buttons in the front for closing it .La veste a trois **boutons** à l'avant pour la fermer.

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

accident

accident

Ex: Despite taking precautions , accidents can still happen in the workplace .Malgré les précautions prises, des **accidents** peuvent encore se produire sur le lieu de travail.
to accuse
[verbe]

to say that a person or group has done something wrong

accuser

accuser

Ex: The protesters accused the government of ignoring their demands .Les manifestants ont **accusé** le gouvernement d'ignorer leurs demandes.
purpose
[nom]

a desired outcome that guides one's plans or actions

but, objectif

but, objectif

Ex: Finding one 's purpose in life often involves introspection and understanding one 's passions and values .Trouver son **but** dans la vie implique souvent une introspection et une compréhension de ses passions et valeurs.
toward
[préposition]

in the direction of a particular person or thing

vers

vers

Ex: He walked toward the library to return his books .Il a marché **vers** la bibliothèque pour rendre ses livres.
fault
[nom]

a wrong move or act

faute

faute

Ex: The committee found a fault in the financial report , leading to an audit .Le comité a trouvé une **faute** dans le rapport financier, conduisant à un audit.
still
[Adverbe]

up to now or the time stated

encore, toujours

encore, toujours

Ex: The concert tickets are still available .Les billets de concert sont **encore** disponibles.
to hurt
[verbe]

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

faire mal à

faire mal à

Ex: She was running and hurt her thigh muscle .Elle courait et s'est **blessé** le muscle de la cuisse.
obviously
[Adverbe]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

évidemment, bien sûr

évidemment, bien sûr

Ex: The cake was half-eaten , so obviously, someone had already enjoyed a slice .Le gâteau était à moitié mangé, donc **évidemment**, quelqu'un avait déjà apprécié une part.
fuse
[nom]

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

fusible

fusible

Ex: Modern homes often use circuit breakers instead of fuses.Les maisons modernes utilisent souvent des disjoncteurs au lieu de **fusibles**.
to offer
[verbe]

to present or propose something to someone

proposer, offrir

proposer, offrir

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .Il a généreusement **offert** son temps et son expertise pour encadrer les entrepreneurs en herbe.
to recover
[verbe]

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

récupérer, se remettre

récupérer, se remettre

Ex: With proper treatment , many people can recover from mental health challenges .Avec un traitement approprié, de nombreuses personnes peuvent **récupérer** des défis de santé mentale.

to intentionally damage or undermine something, often for personal gain or as an act of protest or revenge

saboter

saboter

Ex: Sabotaging your own success by procrastination is counterproductive .**Saboter** votre propre succès en procrastinant est contre-productif.
necessary
[Adjectif]

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

nécessaire

nécessaire

Ex: Having the right tools is necessary to complete the project efficiently .Avoir les bons outils est **nécessaire** pour terminer le projet efficacement.
heartfelt
[Adjectif]

expressing a genuine or sincere emotion, feeling, or thought

sincère, profond

sincère, profond

effective
[Adjectif]

achieving the intended or desired result

efficace

efficace

Ex: Wearing sunscreen every day is an effective way to protect your skin from sun damage .Porter de la crème solaire tous les jours est un moyen **efficace** de protéger votre peau des dommages causés par le soleil.

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

chantage

chantage

Ex: The police launched an investigation into a case of blackmail involving threatening letters sent to a local politician .La police a lancé une enquête sur un cas de **chantage** impliquant des lettres de menace envoyées à un politicien local.

a conversation with someone about a serious subject

discussion

discussion

Ex: The discussion about the proposed law lasted for hours .La **discussion** sur la loi proposée a duré des heures.
to forgive
[verbe]

to stop being angry or blaming someone for what they have done, and to choose not to punish them for their mistakes or flaws

pardonner

pardonner

Ex: Last year, the family forgave their relative for past wrongs.L'année dernière, la famille a **pardonné** à leur parent pour les torts passés.
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