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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Unité 1 - 1D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 1 - 1D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "designer", "chic", "secondhand", etc.

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stylish
[Adjectif]

(of a person) attractive and with a good taste in fashion

élégant

élégant

Ex: Despite her limited budget , she managed to stay stylish by shopping for affordable yet trendy clothing .Malgré son budget limité, elle a réussi à rester **élégante** en achetant des vêtements abordables mais à la mode.
innovative
[Adjectif]

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative and unlike anything else that exists

innovant, novateur

innovant, novateur

Ex: The architect presented an innovative building design that defied conventional structures .L'architecte a présenté une conception de bâtiment **innovante** qui défiait les structures conventionnelles.
original
[Adjectif]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

original, initial

original, initial

Ex: They restored the house to its original state .Ils ont restauré la maison dans son état **original**.
retro
[nom]

fashion trends, music, decor, clothing, or styles from past decades, or inspired by them

rétro, vintage

rétro, vintage

Ex: She decorated her living room with retro from the 60s , creating a cozy , vintage space .Elle a décoré son salon avec du **rétro** des années 60, créant un espace vintage et confortable.

a person who designs clothes as a job

modéliste

modéliste

Ex: The designer carefully chose the colors for the new dress .Le **designer** a soigneusement choisi les couleurs pour la nouvelle robe.
chic
[Adjectif]

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

chic, élégant

chic, élégant

Ex: She looked effortlessly chic in her black dress and matching heels .Elle avait l'air **chic** sans effort dans sa robe noire et ses talons assortis.
secondhand
[Adjectif]

previously owned or used by someone else

d'occasion, de seconde main

d'occasion, de seconde main

Ex: The secondhand bookstore has a wide variety of titles at low prices.
to need
[verbe]

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

avoir besoin

avoir besoin

Ex: The house needs cleaning before the guests arrive .La maison **a besoin** d'être nettoyée avant l'arrivée des invités.
to imagine
[verbe]

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginer

imaginer

Ex: As a child , he used to imagine being a superhero and saving the day .Enfant, il avait l'habitude d'**imaginer** être un super-héros et de sauver la journée.
to dress
[verbe]

to put clothes on oneself

s'habiller

s'habiller

Ex: After the workout , they showered and dressed in fresh clothes .Après l'entraînement, ils se sont douchés et se sont **habillés** avec des vêtements propres.
to expect
[verbe]

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

s’attendre à, attendre

s’attendre à, attendre

Ex: He expects a promotion after all his hard work this year .Il **s'attend** à une promotion après tout son dur travail cette année.
to pay
[verbe]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

payer

payer

Ex: He paid the taxi driver for the ride to the airport .Il a **payé** le chauffeur de taxi pour la course jusqu'à l'aéroport.
rent
[nom]

the money that is regularly paid to use an apartment, room, etc. owned by another person

loyer

loyer

Ex: They split the rent equally between the four roommates living in the house .
vintage
[Adjectif]

(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless design

classique, vintage, de collection, ancien, ancienne, rétro

classique, vintage, de collection, ancien, ancienne, rétro

Ex: His home is decorated with vintage furniture that adds a charming, nostalgic feel.Sa maison est décorée avec des meubles **vintage** qui ajoutent un charme nostalgique.
to enjoy
[verbe]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

jouir de

jouir de

Ex: Despite the rain , they enjoyed the outdoor concert .Malgré la pluie, ils ont **apprécié** le concert en plein air.
to avoid
[verbe]

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

éviter

éviter

Ex: They avoided him at the party , pretending not to notice his presence .Ils l'ont **évité** à la fête, faisant semblant de ne pas remarquer sa présence.

a type of knee-length shorts, originated in Bermuda, featuring a tailored cut and often worn as part of a business-casual or smart-casual outfit

Bermudas, shorts bermudas

Bermudas, shorts bermudas

Ex: His Bermudas were slightly wrinkled after washing.Ses **Bermudas** étaient légèrement froissés après le lavage.

a type of sleeveless women's undergarment worn as a top, usually made of thin material like silk or cotton

camisole, débardeur

camisole, débardeur

Ex: A black camisole paired well with her jeans .Un **camisole** noir se mariait bien avec son jean.

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

cardigan

cardigan

Ex: The fashion-forward influencer paired her ripped jeans with a cropped cardigan.L'influenceuse à la pointe de la mode a associé son jean déchiré à un **cardigan** court.

a type of trousers with many pockets and a military design

pantalon de combat, pantalon militaire

pantalon de combat, pantalon militaire

Ex: The store sells combat trousers in various colors .Le magasin vend des **pantalons de combat** dans diverses couleurs.
fleece
[nom]

the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.

toison

toison

Ex: He learned how to clean and process the fleece for knitting .Il a appris à nettoyer et à préparer la **laine** pour le tricot.
hoodie
[nom]

a piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head

sweat à capuche

sweat à capuche

Ex: She prefers wearing a hoodie to the gym because it ’s comfortable .Elle préfère porter un **hoodie** à la salle de sport parce que c'est confortable.

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

leggings

leggings

Ex: The yoga studio requires form-fitting clothes like leggings for practice .Le studio de yoga exige des vêtements ajustés comme des **leggings** pour la pratique.

a long, flowing dress that typically extends to the ankles or floor

robe longue, robe maxi

robe longue, robe maxi

Ex: The boutique displayed maxi dresses in various styles .La boutique présentait des **robes longues** dans différents styles.
skirt
[nom]

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

jupe

jupe

Ex: This skirt has a stretchy waistband for comfort .Cette **jupe** a une ceinture extensible pour plus de confort.

a casual short-sleeved shirt with a few buttons under its collar, usually made of cotton

polo, chemise polo

polo, chemise polo

Ex: Polo shirts are comfortable and versatile for both men and women .Les **polo** sont confortables et polyvalents pour les hommes et les femmes.
vest
[nom]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

gilet

gilet

Ex: For a casual yet polished look , he paired his jeans with a tweed vest and a checkered shirt .Pour un look décontracté mais soigné, il a associé son jean à un **gilet** en tweed et une chemise à carreaux.

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

survêtement

survêtement

Ex: The tracksuit comes in various colors and designs , catering to different tastes and styles .Le **survêtement** est disponible dans diverses couleurs et designs, répondant à différents goûts et styles.
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