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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Perspective du Vocabulaire 7

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 7 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "glare", "differentiate", "utter", etc.

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homonym
[nom]

each of two or more words with the same spelling or pronunciation that vary in meaning and origin

homonyme

homonyme

Ex: " Match " is a homonym— it can mean a competition or a stick used to start a fire .**Homonyme** est un mot qui peut signifier une compétition ou un bâton utilisé pour allumer un feu.

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

homophone

homophone

Ex: English learners often find homophones tricky because they sound the same but are spelled differently .Les apprenants d'anglais trouvent souvent les **homophones** délicats parce qu'ils se prononcent de la même manière mais s'écrivent différemment.
to view
[verbe]

to carefully look at something

inspecter

inspecter

Ex: I will view the final draft of the report before submitting it .Je vais **examiner** le brouillon final du rapport avant de le soumettre.
to notice
[verbe]

to pay attention and become aware of a particular thing or person

remarquer

remarquer

Ex: I noticed the time and realized I was late for my appointment .J'ai **remarqué** l'heure et j'ai réalisé que j'étais en retard à mon rendez-vous.

to recognize and mentally separate two things, people, etc.

distinguer

distinguer

Ex: She easily distinguishes between different types of flowers in the garden .Elle distingue facilement entre les différents types de fleurs dans le jardin.
peer
[nom]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

pair

pair

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as a peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .
to peer
[verbe]

to look closely or attentively at something, often in an effort to see or understand it better

scruter, regarder attentivement

scruter, regarder attentivement

Ex: While I was in the observatory , I peered at distant galaxies through the telescope .Alors que j'étais dans l'observatoire, j'ai **scruté** des galaxies lointaines à travers le télescope.
pier
[nom]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

jetée, appontement

jetée, appontement

Ex: Local artists displayed their work along the pier, attracting admirers with their talent and creativity .Les artistes locaux ont exposé leurs œuvres le long de la **jetée**, attirant les admirateurs par leur talent et leur créativité.
to realize
[verbe]

to have a sudden or complete understanding of a fact or situation

réaliser

réaliser

Ex: It was n’t until the lights went out that we realized that the power had been cut .Ce n'est que lorsque les lumières se sont éteintes que nous avons **réalisé** que le courant avait été coupé.
to stare
[verbe]

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

fixer (du regard), regarder fixement

fixer (du regard), regarder fixement

Ex: Right now , I am staring at the intricate details of the painting .En ce moment, je **fixe** les détails complexes de la peinture.
to bear
[verbe]

to allow the presence of an unpleasant person, thing, or situation without complaining or giving up

supporter

supporter

Ex: He could n't bear the idea of having to endure another boring meeting .Il ne pouvait pas **supporter** l'idée de devoir endurer une autre réunion ennuyeuse.
to blink
[verbe]

to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

cligner des yeux

cligner des yeux

Ex: We blinked to adjust our eyes to the dim light .Nous avons **clignoté** pour ajuster nos yeux à la faible lumière.
glare
[nom]

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

regard noir, regard furieux

regard noir, regard furieux

Ex: His glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .Son **regard noir** a exprimé sa désapprobation de leur comportement.

to recognize the difference present between two people or things

faire la différence entre

faire la différence entre

Ex: The color scheme helped differentiate one design from another .Le schéma de couleurs a aidé à **différencier** un design d'un autre.
to detect
[verbe]

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

déceler

déceler

Ex: The lifeguard detected signs of distress in the swimmer and acted promptly .Le maître-nageur a **détecté** des signes de détresse chez le nageur et a agi rapidement.
to care
[verbe]

to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them

se sentir concerné, importer à

se sentir concerné, importer à

Ex: The teacher cares about her students and their success.L'enseignante **se soucie** de ses élèves et de leur réussite.

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

problème, difficulté

problème, difficulté

Ex: She explained the difficulties she faced while moving to a new city .Elle a expliqué les **difficultés** qu'elle a rencontrées en déménageant dans une nouvelle ville.
entire
[Adjectif]

involving or describing the whole of something

tout

tout

Ex: She ate the entire cake by herself , savoring each delicious bite .Elle a mangé le **gâteau entier** toute seule, savourant chaque bouchée délicieuse.
to taste
[verbe]

to have a specific flavor

goûter

goûter

Ex: The pastry tasted of flaky butter and sweet cinnamon , melting in your mouth .La pâtisserie **avait un goût** de beurre feuilleté et de cannelle douce, fondant dans la bouche.
to utter
[verbe]

to express something verbally

exprimer, proférer

exprimer, proférer

Ex: She could n't believe he would utter such harsh words during their argument .Elle ne pouvait pas croire qu'il **prononcerait** des mots aussi durs pendant leur dispute.
wide
[Adjectif]

having a large length from side to side

large

large

Ex: The fabric was 45 inches wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .Le tissu avait 45 pouces de **largeur**, parfait pour faire un ensemble de rideaux.
snuffle
[nom]

the act of breathing noisily, especially when one has a cold or respiratory illness

reniflement, respiration bruyante

reniflement, respiration bruyante

Ex: His snuffle annoyed the people around him .Son **reniflement** a ennuyé les gens autour de lui.
to snore
[verbe]

to breathe through one's nose and mouth in a noisy way while asleep

ronfler

ronfler

Ex: He could n't help but snore when he was very tired .Il ne pouvait s'empêcher de **ronfler** quand il était très fatigué.
to whisper
[verbe]

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

chuchoter, murmurer

chuchoter, murmurer

Ex: The wind seemed to whisper through the trees on the quiet evening .Le vent semblait **chuchoter** à travers les arbres par cette soirée tranquille.

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

enquêter sur

enquêter sur

Ex: Authorities are working to investigate the source of the contamination .Les autorités travaillent à **enquêter** sur la source de la contamination.
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