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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Unité 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "self-catering", "soak up", "staycation", etc.

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a brief pause or interruption in an activity

temps mort, pause

temps mort, pause

Ex: The referee signaled a time out for an injury .L'arbitre a signalé un **temps mort** pour une blessure.
to escape
[verbe]

to get away from captivity

s'enfuir, s'échapper

s'enfuir, s'échapper

Ex: The bird escaped from its cage when the door was left open.L'oiseau s'est **échappé** de sa cage lorsque la porte a été laissée ouverte.
crowd
[nom]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

foule

foule

Ex: The street was packed with a crowd of excited fans waiting for the celebrity to arrive at the movie premiere .La rue était bondée d'une **foule** de fans excités attendant que la célébrité arrive à la première du film.
to soak up
[verbe]

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

absorber, assimiler

absorber, assimiler

Ex: As an intern , he was determined to soak up as much industry knowledge as possible .En tant que stagiaire, il était déterminé à **absorber** autant de connaissances sur l'industrie que possible.
sight
[nom]

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

principales attractions, monuments

principales attractions, monuments

Ex: Local tour guides often provide insightful commentary as they lead visitors through the sights, offering fascinating anecdotes and historical context.Les guides touristiques locaux fournissent souvent des commentaires perspicaces en conduisant les visiteurs à travers les **sites**, offrant des anecdotes fascinantes et un contexte historique.

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

Ex: He joined the club get to know more people with similar interests .
to take part
[Phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: The team was thrilled take part, despite the challenging competition .
beach
[nom]

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

plage

plage

Ex: We had a picnic on the sandy beach, enjoying the ocean breeze .Nous avons fait un pique-nique sur la **plage** de sable, profitant de la brise océane.
national
[Adjectif]

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

national

national

Ex: The national economy is influenced by factors such as trade , employment , and inflation .L'économie **nationale** est influencée par des facteurs tels que le commerce, l'emploi et l'inflation.
package
[nom]

a box or container in which items are packed

paquet, colis

paquet, colis

Ex: The package was labeled with instructions to handle with care .Le **colis** était étiqueté avec des instructions pour le manipuler avec précaution.
public
[nom]

a society's ordinary people

public

public

Ex: The initiative aims to educate the public about environmental conservation .L'initiative vise à éduquer le **public** sur la conservation de l'environnement.
tourist
[nom]

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

touriste

touriste

Ex: Tourists took several photos of the picturesque landscape .Les **touristes** ont pris plusieurs photos du paysage pittoresque.
tour
[nom]

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

voyage, visite

voyage, visite

Ex: We took a bike tour through the countryside , enjoying the serene landscapes .Nous avons fait un **tour** à vélo à travers la campagne, profitant des paysages sereins.
travel
[nom]

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

voyage, déplacement

voyage, déplacement

the place where someone or something is headed

destination

destination

Ex: The train departed from New York City , with Chicago as its final destination.Le train est parti de New York, avec Chicago comme **destination** finale.
guide
[nom]

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

guide, accompagnateur

guide, accompagnateur

Ex: The knowledgeable museum guide made the history exhibits come alive .Le **guide** compétent du musée a rendu les expositions historiques vivantes.
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: I ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .Je ne peux pas attendre les **vacances** pour me détendre et me relaxer.
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: We sat on a bench in the park and watched people playing sports .Nous nous sommes assis sur un banc dans le **parc** et avons regardé les gens faire du sport.
resort
[nom]

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

station de vacances

station de vacances

Ex: The resort has multiple restaurants , pools , and golf courses for guests to enjoy .Le **complexe hôtelier** dispose de plusieurs restaurants, piscines et terrains de golf pour que les invités puissent en profiter.
trap
[nom]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

piège

piège

Ex: The trap had to be carefully set to work properly .Le **piège** devait être soigneusement installé pour fonctionner correctement.

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

transport

transport

Ex: Efficient transport is crucial for economic development and connectivity .Un **transport** efficace est crucial pour le développement économique et la connectivité.
to get off
[verbe]

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

descendre

descendre

Ex: He was the last one to get off the subway at the final station .Il était le dernier à **descendre** du métro à la station finale.
to take
[verbe]

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

subir, prendre, supporter

subir, prendre, supporter

Ex: The athlete took a blow to the head during the match , requiring medical attention .L'athlète a **subi** un coup à la tête pendant le match, nécessitant une attention médicale.

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

aventure

aventure

Ex: They planned a camping trip in the wilderness , craving the freedom and excitement of outdoor adventure.Ils ont prévu un voyage de camping dans la nature, avides de liberté et de l'excitation de l'**aventure** en plein air.
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: I ca n’t wait for the holiday to relax and unwind .Je ne peux pas attendre les **vacances** pour me détendre et me relaxer.

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 allows travelers to explore places freely .Le **sac à dos** permet aux voyageurs d'explorer librement les lieux.

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: A city break is ideal for travelers who want to explore urban areas without taking a long vacation .Un **city break** est idéal pour les voyageurs qui souhaitent explorer les zones urbaines sans prendre de longues vacances.
coach
[nom]

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

car, autocar

car, autocar

Ex: He preferred traveling by coach for long distances because of the extra legroom .Il préférait voyager en **car** pour les longues distances en raison de l'espace supplémentaire pour les jambes.

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

bricolage

bricolage

Ex: The satisfaction of completing a do-it-yourself project can be incredibly rewarding, knowing you accomplished something with your own hands.

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

lune de miel

lune de miel

Ex: The honeymoon was a time for them to unwind , create lasting memories , and embark on new adventures together .La **lune de miel** était un moment pour eux de se détendre, de créer des souvenirs durables et de se lancer dans de nouvelles aventures ensemble.

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: The couple found a great house swap opportunity through an online platform .Le couple a trouvé une excellente opportunité d'**échange de maison** grâce à une plateforme en ligne.

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: Their package holiday to Thailand included an island-hopping adventure .Leur **voyage organisé** en Thaïlande comprenait une aventure de saut d'île en île.
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: We stayed in a self-catering flat in the city , which saved us money on food .Nous avons séjourné dans un appartement **en libre-service** en ville, ce qui nous a permis d'économiser de l'argent sur la nourriture.

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

tourisme

tourisme

Ex: Their sightseeing in London included the Tower of London , the British Museum , and Buckingham Palace .Leur **tourisme** à Londres comprenait la Tour de Londres, le British Museum et le palais de Buckingham.

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: She planned a staycation spa day , complete with massages and facials at a local wellness center .Elle a planifié une journée spa en **staycation**, comprenant des massages et des soins du visage dans un centre de bien-être local.
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