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Le livre Insight - Pré-intermédiaire - Unité 8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "racetrack", "brilliant", "confidence", etc.

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Insight - Pre-Intermediate

the ability to accept or tolerate difficult or annoying situations without complaining or becoming angry

patience, tolérance

patience, tolérance

Ex: He handled the frustrating situation with remarkable patience.Il a géré la situation frustrante avec une **patience** remarquable.

the belief in one's own ability to achieve goals and get the desired results

confiance

confiance

Ex: The team showed great confidence in their strategy during the final match .L'équipe a montré une grande **confiance** dans sa stratégie pendant le match final.

the quality or state of being significant or having a strong influence on something

importance, valeur

importance, valeur

Ex: This achievement holds great importance for the company 's future growth .Cette réalisation revêt une grande **importance** pour la croissance future de l'entreprise.
different
[Adjectif]

not like another thing or person in form, quality, nature, etc.

différent

différent

Ex: The book had a different ending than she expected .Le livre avait une fin **différente** de ce qu'elle attendait.
sport
[nom]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

sports

sports

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .Le hockey est un **sport** passionnant joué sur glace ou sur terrain, avec des bâtons et une petite rondelle ou balle.
place
[nom]

a specific location on the earth's surface, often used in mapping

lieu, endroit

lieu, endroit

a square or rectangular area, typically surrounded by ropes, where boxers compete in the sport of boxing

ring de boxe, cadre de boxe

ring de boxe, cadre de boxe

Ex: The boxing ring was set up in the center of the arena for the championship fight .Le **ring de boxe** était installé au centre de l'arène pour le combat de championnat.

a vertical surface that is specially designed to be climbed, often used for sport

mur d'escalade, paroi d'escalade

mur d'escalade, paroi d'escalade

Ex: They decided to add a climbing wall to their fitness center for variety .Ils ont décidé d'ajouter un **mur d'escalade** à leur centre de fitness pour varier.

a rectangular field with marked zones at each end, used as the playing area in American football

terrain de football américain, champ de football américain

terrain de football américain, champ de football américain

Ex: The football field was overcrowded with students watching the match .Le **terrain de football** était bondé d'étudiants regardant le match.

a place where people go to play golf

terrain de golf, parcours de golf

terrain de golf, parcours de golf

Ex: The golf course was designed by a renowned architect , featuring a variety of terrains that tested players ' abilities and strategies .Le **terrain de golf** a été conçu par un architecte renommé, présentant une variété de terrains qui ont testé les capacités et les stratégies des joueurs.
gym
[nom]

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

salle de sport, gym

salle de sport, gym

Ex: I saw her lifting weights at the gym yesterday .Je l'ai vue soulever des poids au **gymnase** hier.

a large flat surface, typically made of ice, designed for ice-skating, ice hockey, and other winter sports

patinoire, glace artificielle

patinoire, glace artificielle

Ex: We watched a thrilling ice hockey match at the ice rink last weekend .Nous avons regardé un match de hockey sur glace palpitant à la **patinoire** le week-end dernier.

a track that is specifically designed and equipped for horse racing, dog racing, or other types of races

hippodrome, champ de courses

hippodrome, champ de courses

a course specifically designed for racing events, where human runners, horses, or cars can compete against each other

piste de course, circuit de course

piste de course, circuit de course

Ex: The racetrack was packed with spectators eager to see the big race .Le **circuit** était bondé de spectateurs impatients de voir la grande course.
of
[préposition]

used when stating one's opinion about someone or something

de

de

Ex: I think the quality of the product is worth the price , considering its durability and design .Je pense que la qualité **du** produit vaut le prix, compte tenu de sa durabilité et de son design.
in
[préposition]

used to show that something exists or happens inside a space or area

en, dans

en, dans

Ex: The cups are in the cupboard .Les tasses sont **dans** le placard.
on
[préposition]

in contact with and upheld by a surface

sur

sur

Ex: Books were stacked on the floor .Les livres étaient empilés **sur** le sol.
for
[préposition]

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

pour

pour

Ex: This medication is for treating my allergy .Ce médicament est **pour** traiter mon allergie.

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

indépendance

Ex: Many people strive for independence in their careers , seeking self-sufficiency .Beaucoup de gens aspirent à l'**indépendance** dans leur carrière, recherchant l'autosuffisance.
violent
[Adjectif]

(of a person and their actions) using or involving physical force that is intended to damage or harm

violent

violent

Ex: The violent actions of the attacker were caught on camera .Les actions **violentes** de l'attaquant ont été filmées.

the length of the space that is between two places or points

distance

distance

Ex: The telescope allowed astronomers to accurately measure the distance to distant galaxies .Le télescope a permis aux astronomes de mesurer avec précision la **distance** des galaxies lointaines.
intelligent
[Adjectif]

good at learning things, understanding ideas, and thinking clearly

intelligent, intelligente

intelligent, intelligente

Ex: This is an intelligent device that learns from your usage patterns .C'est un appareil **intelligent** qui apprend de vos habitudes d'utilisation.
brilliant
[Adjectif]

extremely clever, talented, or impressive

brillant

brillant

Ex: He ’s a brilliant mathematician who solves problems others find impossible .C'est un mathématicien **brillant** qui résout des problèmes que d'autres trouvent impossibles.

a special surface for athletes to run on, which is made of a rubbery material

piste d'athlétisme, piste de course

piste d'athlétisme, piste de course

Ex: The school upgraded the running track to make it safer and more comfortable for students .L'école a modernisé la **piste de course** pour la rendre plus sûre et plus confortable pour les élèves.
stadium
[nom]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

stade

stade

Ex: The stadium's design allows for excellent acoustics , making it a popular choice for both sports events and live music performances .La conception du **stade** permet une excellente acoustique, ce qui en fait un choix populaire pour les événements sportifs et les spectacles de musique live.

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

piscine

piscine

Ex: After work , I like to unwind by taking a dip in the indoor swimming pool.Après le travail, j'aime me détendre en me baignant dans la **piscine** intérieure.

an area shaped like a rectangle that is made for playing tennis

court de tennis, terrain de tennis

court de tennis, terrain de tennis

Ex: The championship match was held on the center tennis court, where spectators gathered to watch the top players compete for the title .Le match de championnat a eu lieu sur le **court de tennis** central, où les spectateurs se sont rassemblés pour regarder les meilleurs joueurs concourir pour le titre.
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