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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Unité 2 - 2A

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Insight - Intermediate
time out

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

temps mort, pause

temps mort, pause

Ex: The coach called a time out during the game. 
to escape
to escape
[verbe]

to get away from captivity

s'enfuir, s'échapper

s'enfuir, s'échapper

Ex: Every day, the prisoners plan how to escape from their cells. 
crowd
crowd
[nom]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

foule

foule

Ex: The crowd erupted in cheers as the home team scored the first goal of the match. 
to soak up
to soak up
[verbe]

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

absorber, assimiler

absorber, assimiler

Ex: The students were encouraged to soak up historical facts during the museum tour. 
sight
sight
[nom]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

principales attractions, monuments

principales attractions, monuments

Ex: Exploring the sights of a new city is an essential part of experiencing its culture and history firsthand. 
to [get] to know  {sb/sth}

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: I want to get to know my new neighbors better. 
to [take] part
to take part
[Phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills. 
beach
beach
[nom]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

plage

plage

Ex: I buried my feet in the warm sand at the beach. 
national
national
[Adjectif]

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

national

national

Ex: National pride is often displayed during patriotic events and celebrations. 
package
package
[nom]

a box or container in which items are packed

paquet, colis

paquet, colis

Ex: She received a package in the mail containing her new shoes. 
public
public
[nom]

a society's ordinary people

public

public

Ex: The politician promised to serve the interests of the public. 
tourist
tourist
[nom]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

touriste

touriste

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
tour
tour
[nom]

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

voyage, visite

voyage, visite

Ex: He booked a tour to explore the best surf spots on the island. 
travel
travel
[nom]

the action of moving from one location to another, usually involving a long distance

voyage, déplacement

voyage, déplacement

destination

the place where someone or something is headed

destination

destination

Ex: After a long day of hiking, reaching the mountaintop felt like a triumph and a well-deserved destination. 
guide
guide
[nom]

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

guide, accompagnateur

guide, accompagnateur

Ex: During our trip to the vineyard, the guide explained the process of wine making. 
holiday
holiday
[nom]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

vacances

vacances

Ex: Taking a holiday in the mountains is a great way to escape the city and unwind. 
park
park
[nom]

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

parc

parc

Ex: He flew a kite in the park on a sunny day. 
resort
resort
[nom]

an establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.

station de vacances

station de vacances

Ex: They stayed at a luxurious beach resort during their vacation. 
trap
trap
[nom]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

piège

piège

Ex: The hunter set a trap near the river. 
transport

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

transport

transport

Ex: The city's transport system includes buses, trams, and a metro network. 
to get off
to get off
[verbe]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

descendre

descendre

Ex: The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop. 
to take
to take
[verbe]

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

subir, prendre, supporter

subir, prendre, supporter

Ex: The coastal town took the brunt of the hurricane, experiencing severe flooding and destruction. 
adventure

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

aventure

aventure

Ex: They embarked on a thrilling adventure, exploring remote jungles and scaling towering peaks. 
holiday
holiday
[nom]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

vacances

vacances

Ex: Taking a holiday in the mountains is a great way to escape the city and unwind. 
backpacking

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

voyages avec un sac à dos

voyages avec un sac à dos

Ex: She went backpacking across Europe for a month. 
city break

a short vacation or trip typically taken in a city, often for a weekend or a few days, to explore the sights and attractions

week-end en ville, escapade urbaine

week-end en ville, escapade urbaine

Ex: They took a city break during the holiday season to experience the Christmas markets. 
coach
coach
[nom]

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

car, autocar

car, autocar

Ex: They traveled to Paris by coach, enjoying the comfortable seats and scenic views. 
do it yourself

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

bricolage

bricolage

Ex: Many people enjoy do-it-yourself projects because they allow for personal creativity and customization. 
honeymoon

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

lune de miel

lune de miel

Ex: They planned a luxurious honeymoon to an exotic island resort in the Caribbean. 
house swap

an arrangement where two homeowners agree to switch their homes for a certain period of time, often for a vacation or holiday

échange de maisons, échange domiciliaire

échange de maisons, échange domiciliaire

Ex: They decided to do a house swap with a family in France for the summer. 
package holiday

a type of vacation where one buys one's flights, accommodation, and sometimes even activities all at once, often at a cheaper price

voyage tout compris

voyage tout compris

Ex: They booked a package holiday to Greece, including flights and a hotel stay. 
self-catering
self-catering
[Adjectif]

(of an accommodation or holiday) providing equipment for guests to prepare their meals themselves

autonome en cuisine, avec possibilité de cuisiner

autonome en cuisine, avec possibilité de cuisiner

Ex: They booked a self-catering cottage for their holiday in the countryside. 
sightseeing

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

tourisme

tourisme

Ex: Our vacation itinerary included two days of sightseeing in Barcelona. 
staycation

a vacation that one spends at or near one's home instead of traveling somewhere

vacances près de chez soi

vacances près de chez soi

Ex: They decided to have a staycation this summer, exploring local attractions and relaxing at home. 
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