Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Unité 1 - 1A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "blonde", "elegant", "variation", etc.

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blonde

[nom]

someone with hair that is light or pale yellow or gold in color

blonde, personne blonde

Ex: The movie features a blonde actress known for her stunning performances and charisma.Le film met en vedette une actrice **blonde** connue pour ses performances époustouflantes et son charisme.

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broad-shouldered

[Adjectif]

having wide and well-defined shoulders

aux épaules larges, large d'épaules

Ex: Despite his advancing age , he maintained his broad-shouldered physique through regular exercise .Malgré son âge avancé, il a maintenu sa physionomie **large d'épaules** grâce à un exercice régulier.

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suntanned

[Adjectif]

(of a person's skin) having a dark color after being exposed to the sun

bronzé

Ex: He admired his suntanned arms in the mirror, proud of the hours he had spent working outdoors.Il admirait ses bras **bronzés** dans le miroir, fier des heures qu'il avait passées à travailler en plein air.

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middle-aged

[Adjectif]

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

âgé

Ex: A middle-aged woman was running for office in the upcoming election .Une femme **d'âge moyen** se présentait aux élections à venir.

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short-haired

[Adjectif]

having hair that is not long

à poil court, aux cheveux courts

Ex: She always preferred short-haired hairstyles in summer .Elle a toujours préféré les coiffures **à cheveux courts** en été.

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blue-eyed

[Adjectif]

having eyes that are blue in color

aux yeux bleus, aux yeux azur

Ex: Her blue-eyed brother always stood out in photos .Son frère **aux yeux bleus** se distinguait toujours sur les photos.

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pale

[Adjectif]

light in color or shade

pâle

Ex: The sky was a pale gray in the early morning , hinting at the approaching storm .Le ciel était d'un gris **pâle** tôt le matin, laissant présager l'arrivée de la tempête.

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straight

[Adjectif]

(of hair) having a smooth texture with no natural curls or waves

raide

Ex: The doll had long , straight black hair .La poupée avait de longs cheveux noirs **lisses**.

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fair

[Adjectif]

(of skin or hair) very light in color

blond, clair

Ex: The artist used light tones to depict the character 's fair features .L'artiste a utilisé des tons clairs pour représenter les traits **clairs** du personnage.

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far

[Adverbe]

to or at a great distance

loin

Ex: She traveled far to visit her grandparents .Elle a voyagé **loin** pour rendre visite à ses grands-parents.

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beautiful

[Adjectif]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

beau, belle

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .La mariée était **magnifique** alors qu'elle descendait l'allée.

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elegant

[Adjectif]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

élégant

Ex: The bride 's hairstyle was simple yet elegant, with cascading curls framing her face in soft waves .La coiffure de la mariée était simple mais **élégante**, avec des boucles cascadantes encadrant son visage en vagues douces.

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ugly

[Adjectif]

not pleasant to the mind or senses

laid

Ex: The old , torn sweater she wore was ugly and outdated .Le vieux pull déchiré qu'elle portait était **laid** et démodé.

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unattractive

[Adjectif]

not pleasing to the eye

déplaisant

Ex: The unattractive design of the website deterred visitors from exploring further .Le design **peu attrayant** du site a découragé les visiteurs d'explorer davantage.

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variation

[nom]

a slight change in level, amount, magnitude, etc. of something

variation

Ex: Each version of the software has a minor variation.Chaque version du logiciel a une **variation** mineure.

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brace

[nom]

an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position

appareil (dentaire)

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bob

[nom]

a short haircut for women or men in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at jaw-level

coupe de cheveux au carré

Ex: Many celebrities are known for wearing a trendy bob at red carpet events .De nombreuses célébrités sont connues pour porter une **coupe au carré** tendance lors des événements sur le tapis rouge.

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bun

[nom]

a hairstyle in which The hair is pulled back from the face, twisted, and coiled on top

chignon

Ex: For the wedding , the stylist created a loose bun adorned with flowers .Pour le mariage, le styliste a créé un **chignon** lâche orné de fleurs.

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crop

[nom]

a short haircut with the back and the sides being faded

coupé court

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dreadlock

[nom]

a rope-like piece of hair formed by twisting or braiding hair, known to be worn by Rastafarians

dreadlocks

Ex: Many people choose dreadlocks as a symbol of cultural identity .Beaucoup de gens choisissent les **dreadlocks** comme symbole d'identité culturelle.

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dyed

[Adjectif]

colored in a way that is not natural, but done artificially

teint, coloré artificiellement

Ex: The dyed wool felt soft and smooth to the touch .La laine **teinte** était douce et lisse au toucher.

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plait

[nom]

a long piece of hair formed by three parts twisted over each other

tresse, natte

Ex: She secured the plait with a simple elastic band .Elle a fixé la **tresse** avec un simple élastique.

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ponytail

[nom]

a hairstyle in which the hair is pulled away from the face and gathered at the back of the head, secured in a way that hangs loosely

queue de cheval

Ex: The hairdresser created a sleek ponytail for the formal event .Le coiffeur a créé une **queue de cheval** élégante pour l'événement formel.

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shaved

[Adjectif]

having had all or most of one's hair or beard removed with a razor or other cutting tool

rasé, tondu

Ex: His shaved eyebrows made him look different.Ses sourcils **rasés** lui donnaient un look différent.

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spiky

[Adjectif]

(of hair) sticking upward on the top of the head

en épis

Ex: A bit of hair wax was all he needed to give his hair a spiky texture.Un peu de cire à cheveux était tout ce dont il avait besoin pour donner à ses cheveux une texture **hérissée**.

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wavy

[Adjectif]

(of hair) having a slight curl or wave to it, creating a soft and gentle appearance

ondulé

Ex: The model 's wavy hair framed her face in a soft and flattering way .Les cheveux **ondulés** du modèle encadraient son visage d'une manière douce et flatteuse.

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curly

[Adjectif]

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

bouclé

Ex: The baby 's curly hair was adorable and attracted lots of attention .Les cheveux **bouclés** du bébé étaient adorables et attiraient beaucoup d'attention.

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