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Compétences Lexicales SAT 3 - Leçon 34

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bane
bane
[nom]

something that causes continual trouble, misery, or destruction

fléau

fléau

Ex: Mosquitoes are the bane of summer evenings. 

Les moustiques sont le fléau des soirées d'été.

banter
banter
[nom]

the act of saying something in a smart and humorous manner in order to make fun of something or someone

plaisanter

plaisanter

Ex: She enjoyed the friendly banter with her coworkers. 

Elle a apprécié le badinage amical avec ses collègues.

automaton

a machine, usually in the shape of a human, that moves on its own

automate

automate

autobiography

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

autobiographie

autobiographie

Ex: Her autobiography detailed her struggles and triumphs throughout her career. 

Son autobiographie détaillait ses luttes et ses triomphes tout au long de sa carrière.

autopsy
autopsy
[nom]

an examination of a deceased person's organs to determine the cause of death

autopsie

autopsie

Ex: Autopsies are carried out with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness. 

Les autopsies sont réalisées en mettant l'accent sur la précision et la minutie.

to encamp
to encamp
[verbe]

to set up tents or a temporary place to stay in

camper

camper

to encapsulate

to put inside a tiny container

comprendre

comprendre

Ex: The pharmacist encapsulated the precise dosage of medication in a small gelatin capsule for easy ingestion. 

Le pharmacien a encapsulé la dose précise de médicament dans une petite capsule de gélatine pour une ingestion facile.

enclave
enclave
[nom]

a specific part of a city or country surrounded by another territory, often one with a different background, culture, religion, nationality, etc.

enclave

enclave

to encompass

to include or contain a wide range of different things within a particular scope or area

inclure

inclure

Ex: Our holiday package encompasses accommodation, meals, and guided tours. 

Notre forfait vacances comprend l'hébergement, les repas et les visites guidées.

indiscriminate
indiscriminate
[Adjectif]

not considering the distinctions

à tort et à travers, sans discrimination, sans aucun sens critique

à tort et à travers, sans discrimination, sans aucun sens critique

indispensable
indispensable
[Adjectif]

essential and impossible to do without

indispensable

indispensable

Ex: In modern society, the internet has become indispensable for communication and information. 

Dans la société moderne, Internet est devenu indispensable pour la communication et l'information.

indistinct
indistinct
[Adjectif]

not easily defined or understood due to a lack of clarity or precision

vague

vague

Ex: His explanation of the theory was indistinct, leaving the audience confused. 

Son explication de la théorie était peu claire, laissant le public confus.

ineluctable
ineluctable
[Adjectif]

impossible to avoid or resist

inéluctable

inéluctable

Ex: The rise of automation seems ineluctable in modern industries. 

La montée de l'automatisation semble inéluctable dans les industries modernes.

inept
inept
[Adjectif]

lacking in proficiency and practicality

inepte

inepte

Ex: The inept manager struggled to make decisions and lead the team effectively. 

Le gestionnaire inapte a eu du mal à prendre des décisions et à diriger l'équipe efficacement.

to persist
to persist
[verbe]

to continue doing something firmly despite difficulty, opposition, or discouragement

persister

persister

Ex: If Daniel persists in interrupting the meeting, the manager may ask him to leave. 
persnickety
persnickety
[Adjectif]

overthinking anxiously about insignificant details

pointilleux

pointilleux

to recant
to recant
[verbe]

to take back a statement or belief, especially publicly

rétracter

rétracter

Ex: The professor is recanting his views on the topic in light of recent research findings. 

Le professeur rétracte ses opinions sur le sujet à la lumière des récentes découvertes de la recherche.

to recline
to recline
[verbe]

to rest or lean one's body in a comfortable position

s'incliner

s'incliner

Ex: He reclined his head on the soft pillow, closing his eyes and drifting into a peaceful sleep. 

Il inclina sa tête sur l'oreiller moelleux, fermant les yeux et s'endormant paisiblement.

recumbent
recumbent
[Adjectif]

placing oneself in a lying position to rest or sleep

couché

couché

to redress
to redress
[verbe]

to do something in order to make up for a wrongdoing or to make things right

redresser, réparer

redresser, réparer

Ex: She sought to redress the harm caused by her earlier actions. 

Elle cherchait à réparer le préjudice causé par ses actions antérieures.

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