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Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Perspective sur le vocabulaire 9

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 9 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "snail mail", "conversion", "emote", etc.

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text
[nom]

anything that is in written form

texte

texte

Ex: The exhibit featured ancient Egyptian texts inscribed on papyrus scrolls .L'exposition présentait des **textes** égyptiens anciens inscrits sur des rouleaux de papyrus.

mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means

courrier postal, courrier traditionnel

courrier postal, courrier traditionnel

Ex: If you need to send something urgently , snail mail is not the best option .Si vous avez besoin d'envoyer quelque chose de toute urgence, le **courrier postal** n'est pas la meilleure option.
karaoke
[nom]

a form of entertainment in which people sing the words of popular songs while a machine plays only their music

karaoké

karaoké

Ex: Some people use karaoke as a form of self-expression and therapy , channeling their emotions through song .Certaines personnes utilisent le **karaoké** comme une forme d'expression personnelle et de thérapie, exprimant leurs émotions à travers la chanson.
blend
[nom]

a word created by joining two or more existing words together that combines their meanings

mot-valise, amalgame

mot-valise, amalgame

loan
[nom]

a word or phrase borrowed from another language and included into the vocabulary of a different language

emprunt, mot emprunté

emprunt, mot emprunté

the act of changing a place's function or purpose

transformation, conversion

transformation, conversion

Ex: The conversion of the office building into a hotel improved the neighborhood .La **conversion** du bâtiment de bureaux en hôtel a amélioré le quartier.

the practice of selling products on a TV program or online

télé-achat

télé-achat

Ex: The teleshopping host was so enthusiastic that I almost bought a vacuum cleaner I didn’t need.L'animateur du **téléachat** était si enthousiaste que j'ai failli acheter un aspirateur dont je n'avais pas besoin.
blog
[nom]

a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style

blog, blogue

blog, blogue

Ex: They collaborated on a blog to discuss environmental issues and solutions .Ils ont collaboré sur un **blog** pour discuter des problèmes environnementaux et des solutions.

a portable device used to take pictures and videos

caméscope, caméra numérique

caméscope, caméra numérique

Ex: The camcorder has a zoom feature for capturing distant objects .Le **caméscope** a une fonction zoom pour capturer des objets distants.

someone who is resistant or apprehensive towards technology, often avoiding or expressing fear or aversion towards its use or adoption

technophobe, personne résistante ou craintive envers la technologie

technophobe, personne résistante ou craintive envers la technologie

Ex: The technophobe refused to try online banking , fearing security risks .Le **technophobe** a refusé d'essayer le bancaire en ligne, craignant des risques pour la sécurité.
email
[nom]

a digital message that is sent from one person to another person or group of people using a system called email

courriel, e-mail

courriel, e-mail

Ex: She sent an email to her teacher to ask for help with the assignment .Elle a envoyé un **email** à son professeur pour demander de l'aide pour le devoir.
malware
[nom]

a software designed to disrupt or damage the computer without the user knowing

malware, logiciel malveillant

malware, logiciel malveillant

the proper or ethical way of communicating over the Internet

nétiquette

nétiquette

Ex: Netiquette also involves replying to emails in a timely manner, so others do not feel ignored.La **netiquette** implique également de répondre aux courriels en temps opportun, afin que les autres ne se sentent pas ignorés.
website
[nom]

a group of related data on the Internet with the same domain name published by a specific individual, organization, etc.

site internet, site web, site

site internet, site web, site

Ex: This website provides useful tips for learning English .Ce **site Web** fournit des conseils utiles pour apprendre l'anglais.
electronic
[Adjectif]

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

électronique

électronique

Ex: The musician used a variety of electronic instruments to create unique sounds for the album.Le musicien a utilisé une variété d'instruments **électroniques** pour créer des sons uniques pour l'album.
camera
[nom]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

appareil-photo, caméra

appareil-photo, caméra

Ex: The digital camera allows instant preview of the photos.L'appareil photo numérique permet un aperçu instantané des photos.

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Internet

Internet

Ex: The Internet is a vast source of knowledge and entertainment .**Internet** est une vaste source de connaissances et de divertissement.

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

technologie

technologie

Ex: The company is focused on developing new technology to improve healthcare .L'entreprise se concentre sur le développement de nouvelles **technologies** pour améliorer les soins de santé.

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

télévision, télé

télévision, télé

Ex: She turned the television on to catch the news .Elle a allumé la **télévision** pour regarder les informations.
travel
[nom]

the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far

voyage

voyage

Ex: They took a break from their busy lives to enjoy some travel through Europe .Ils ont fait une pause dans leur vie bien remplie pour profiter d'un **voyage** à travers l'Europe.
malicious
[Adjectif]

(of software or a code) intentionally designed to harm, damage, or disrupt computer systems, networks, or data

malveillant

malveillant

Ex: They were warned about a malicious email that could steal personal information .Ils ont été avertis d'un email **malveillant** qui pourrait voler des informations personnelles.
mail
[nom]

messages exchanged electronically on an email service

courriel, mail

courriel, mail

a set of conventional rules or formal manners, usually in the form of ethical code

convenances, bienséance, usages, savoir-vivre

convenances, bienséance, usages, savoir-vivre

Ex: Her etiquette at the meeting was impeccable .Son **étiquette** lors de la réunion était impeccable.

an electronic device used for capturing and storing audio or video signals onto a storage medium such as a digital memory card or a tape

enregistreur, magnétophone

enregistreur, magnétophone

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

logiciel

logiciel

Ex: He uses accounting software to keep track of his business finances .Il utilise un **logiciel** de comptabilité pour suivre les finances de son entreprise.

a speech spoken to oneself, often as a way of expressing thoughts or emotions aloud

monologue

monologue

Ex: His monologue helped him sort through his emotions .Son **monologue** l'a aidé à trier ses émotions.

the act of buying goods from stores

shopping

shopping

Ex: They are planning a shopping trip this weekend .Ils prévoient un voyage **shopping** ce week-end.
phobia
[nom]

an intense and irrational fear toward a specific thing such as an object, situation, concept, or animal

phobie

phobie

Ex: She has a phobia of spiders and feels extremely anxious whenever she sees one .Elle a une **phobie** des araignées et se sent extrêmement anxieuse chaque fois qu'elle en voit une.
to emote
[verbe]

to express one's emotions through facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice

exprimer ses émotions

exprimer ses émotions

free
[Adjectif]

not requiring payment

gratuit

gratuit

Ex: The museum offers free admission on Sundays .Le musée offre l'entrée **gratuite** le dimanche.
wireless
[Adjectif]

able to operate without wires

sans fil

sans fil

Ex: The wireless security cameras provide real-time monitoring without the need for extensive wiring .Les caméras de sécurité **sans fil** permettent une surveillance en temps réel sans besoin de câblage étendu.
teen
[nom]

someone between the ages of 13 and 19

adolescent, adolescente

adolescent, adolescente

Ex: Most teens are quite active on social media.La plupart des **adolescents** sont très actifs sur les réseaux sociaux.
user
[nom]

someone who uses a particular device or service

utilisateur, usager

utilisateur, usager

ware
[nom]

items or products that are of the same kind or made of the same material

marchandise, produit

marchandise, produit

friendly
[Adjectif]

(of a person or their manner) kind and nice toward other people

sympathique, gentil, gentille

sympathique, gentil, gentille

Ex: Her friendly smile made the difficult conversation feel less awkward .Son sourire **amical** a rendu la conversation difficile moins gênante.
between
[Adverbe]

in or through the space that separates two or more things or people

entre, au milieu de

entre, au milieu de

Ex: He divided his time between work and family commitments.Il a divisé son temps **entre** le travail et les engagements familiaux.
icon
[nom]

(computing) a small picture on a computer screen, etc. representing a program that when clicked will start running

icône

icône

Ex: She customized the icon for her favorite app on the phone .Elle a personnalisé l'**icône** de son application préférée sur le téléphone.

the degree to which a reproduction, representation, or copy of something reflects the true nature of the original

fidélité

fidélité

actually
[Adverbe]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

vraiment

vraiment

Ex: The old building , believed to be abandoned , is actually a thriving art studio .Le vieux bâtiment, que l'on croyait abandonné, est **en réalité** un atelier d'art florissant.
currently
[Adverbe]

at the present time

actuellement, en ce moment

actuellement, en ce moment

Ex: The restaurant is currently closed for renovations .Le restaurant est **actuellement** fermé pour rénovation.
latest
[Adjectif]

occurred, created, or updated most recently in time

(tout) dernier, (toute) dernière, plus récent, plus récente

(tout) dernier, (toute) dernière, plus récent, plus récente

Ex: His latest film has received critical acclaim worldwide .Son **dernier** film a reçu des critiques élogieuses dans le monde entier.
sympathetic
[Adjectif]

showing care and understanding toward other people, especially when they are not feeling good

sympathique

sympathique

Ex: The therapist provided a sympathetic environment for her clients to share their emotions .Le thérapeute a fourni un environnement **compatissant** à ses clients pour partager leurs émotions.
last
[Adjectif]

immediately preceding the present time

dernier, précédent

dernier, précédent

Ex: Last summer , we traveled to Italy for vacation .**L'été dernier**, nous avons voyagé en Italie pour les vacances.
durable
[Adjectif]

able to last for a long time without breaking or wearing out easily

durable,  résistant

durable, résistant

efficient
[Adjectif]

(of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity without wasting much time, effort, or money

efficace

efficace

Ex: An efficient irrigation system conserves water while ensuring crops receive adequate moisture .Un système d'irrigation **efficace** économise l'eau tout en garantissant que les cultures reçoivent une humidité adéquate.
expensive
[Adjectif]

having a high price

cher, chère

cher, chère

Ex: The luxury car is expensive but offers excellent performance .La voiture de luxe est **chère** mais offre d'excellentes performances.
fragile
[Adjectif]

easily damaged or broken

fragile

fragile

Ex: The fragile relationship between the two countries was strained by recent tensions .La relation **fragile** entre les deux pays a été mise à rude épreuve par les tensions récentes.
inexpensive
[Adjectif]

having a reasonable price

bon marché

bon marché

Ex: She found an inexpensive dress that still looked stylish .Elle a trouvé une robe **peu coûteuse** qui avait toujours l'air stylée.
out of date
[Phrase]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .

a narrative or documentary that chronicles the experiences of a traveler, often including descriptions of the places visited, the people encountered, and the cultures experienced

journal de voyage

journal de voyage

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