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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Unité 2 - 2A

Ici, vous trouverez le vocabulaire de l'Unité 2 - 2A du manuel Insight Intermediate, comme « self-catering », « soak up », « staycation », etc.

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time out

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

temps mort, pause

temps mort, pause

Ex: She took a time out to rest after studying. 

Elle a pris une pause pour se reposer après avoir étudié.

to escape
to escape
[verbe]

to get away from captivity

s'enfuir, s'échapper

s'enfuir, s'échapper

Ex: The prisoners are escaping through a tunnel they've been digging. 
crowd
crowd
[nom]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

foule

foule

Ex: A large crowd gathered in the park for the annual music festival, eager to enjoy the performances. 
to soak up
to soak up
[verbe]

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

absorber, assimiler

absorber, assimiler

Ex: To enhance her cooking skills, she decided to soak culinary techniques up from experienced chefs. 

Pour améliorer ses compétences culinaires, elle a décidé d'absorber les techniques culinaires auprès de chefs expérimentés.

sight
sight
[nom]

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

principales attractions, monuments

principales attractions, monuments

Ex: Tourists flock to famous sights like the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Colosseum in Rome to marvel at their architectural grandeur and historical significance. 
to [get] to know  {sb/sth}

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

Ex: She took time to get to know the culture of the country. 
to [take] part
to take part
[Phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: She decided to take part in the charity run to raise money for a good cause. 
beach
beach
[nom]

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

plage

plage

Ex: I love strolling along the beach, feeling the soft sand between my toes. 
national
national
[Adjectif]

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

national

national

Ex: The national anthem is a symbol of unity and identity for the country. 
package
package
[nom]

a box or container in which items are packed

paquet, colis

paquet, colis

Ex: The fragile items were carefully wrapped and placed in a sturdy package. 
public
public
[nom]

a society's ordinary people

public

public

Ex: Media coverage plays a significant role in informing the public. 
tourist
tourist
[nom]

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

touriste

touriste

Ex: Even though he was a tourist, he tried to blend in with the local culture. 
tour
tour
[nom]

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

voyage, visite

voyage, visite

Ex: The couple embarked on a tour across Europe to celebrate their anniversary. 
travel
travel
[nom]

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

voyage, déplacement

voyage, déplacement

Ex: Heavy snow made travel difficult across the region. 
destination

the place to which someone or something is traveling or being sent

destination

destination

Ex: The train reached its destination shortly after midnight. 
guide
guide
[nom]

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

guide, accompagnateur

guide, accompagnateur

Ex: Our guide for the castle tour had interesting stories about the royal family. 
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: She took a week-long holiday to explore Europe and visit historic landmarks. 
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: I enjoy having picnics in the park with my family. 
resort
resort
[nom]

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

station de vacances

station de vacances

Ex: The ski resort is popular among winter sports enthusiasts. 
trap
trap
[nom]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

piège

piège

Ex: A mouse was caught in the trap. 
transport

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

transport

transport

Ex: They relied on public transport to commute to work every day. 
to get off
to get off
[verbe]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

descendre d'un moyen de transport, quitter un bus un train ou un avion

descendre d'un moyen de transport, quitter un bus un train ou un avion

Ex: He managed to get off the sinking boat just in time. 

Il a réussi à descendre du bateau qui coulait juste à temps.

to take
to take
[verbe]

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

subir, prendre, supporter

subir, prendre, supporter

Ex: As the earthquake shook the region, the old buildings couldn't take the stress and crumbled. 
adventure

an unusual, exciting, or potentially dangerous experience or activity

aventure

aventure

Ex: Emma loves traveling because every journey feels like a new adventure. 
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: She took a week-long holiday to explore Europe and visit historic landmarks. 
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: Backpacking requires careful planning and packing. 

Le backpacking nécessite une planification et un emballage minutieux.

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: He booked a city break to Amsterdam to relax and visit museums. 

Il a réservé un city break à Amsterdam pour se détendre et visiter des musées.

coach
coach
[nom]

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

car, autocar

car, autocar

Ex: The coach stopped at various towns along the route, picking up more passengers. 
do it yourself

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

bricolage

bricolage

Ex: DIY enthusiasts often save money by tackling home repairs and renovations independently. 
honeymoon

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

lune de miel

lune de miel

Ex: The couple enjoyed exploring historic landmarks during their European honeymoon. 

Le couple a apprécié explorer les monuments historiques pendant leur lune de miel européenne.

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: A house swap can be a fun way to travel while still having the comforts of home. 

Un échange de maisons peut être une façon amusante de voyager tout en ayant les commodités de la maison.

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: The package holiday came with a guided tour of the city's main attractions. 

Le voyage organisé comprenait une visite guidée des principales attractions de la ville.

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: The self-catering apartments were equipped with a full kitchen for guests to use. 

Les appartements en libre-service étaient équipés d'une cuisine complète pour que les invités puissent l'utiliser.

sightseeing

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

tourisme

tourisme

Ex: She was exhausted after a full day of sightseeing in Paris. 

Elle était épuisée après une journée complète de tourisme à Paris.

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: A staycation can be a great way to unwind without the stress of traveling long distances. 

Un staycation peut être un excellent moyen de se détendre sans le stress des longs voyages.

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