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Insight - Upper-intermediate

an attempt by a group of people with a common ideology or goal working together to influence or change political policies and systems

mouvement politique, action politique

mouvement politique, action politique

Ex: The workers ’ political movement demanded better wages and conditions .Le **mouvement politique** des travailleurs a exigé de meilleurs salaires et conditions.

the process of a significant and fundamental change in something, often resulting in a new form or state

transformation, métamorphose

transformation, métamorphose

Ex: The city ’s transformation into a cultural hub has attracted many tourists .La **transformation** de la ville en un centre culturel a attiré de nombreux touristes.
gradual
[Adjectif]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

graduel, progressif

graduel, progressif

Ex: The decline in biodiversity in the region has been gradual, but its effects are becoming increasingly evident .Le déclin de la biodiversité dans la région a été **graduel**, mais ses effets deviennent de plus en plus évidents.
incremental
[Adjectif]

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

incrémental, incrémentiel, croissant (par étapes, pas à pas)

incrémental, incrémentiel, croissant (par étapes, pas à pas)

Ex: The artist refined their technique through incremental experimentation with different mediums .L'artiste a affiné sa technique grâce à une expérimentation **incrémentale** avec différents médiums.
striking
[Adjectif]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

séduisant

séduisant

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .Il avait un look **frappant** avec sa grande taille et ses tatouages distinctifs, ce qui le rendait inoubliable.

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.
haggard
[Adjectif]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

exténué, épuisé, fatigué

exténué, épuisé, fatigué

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .Les soldats sont revenus de la bataille, l'air **hagard** et épuisé.
a great deal
[Phrase]

to a large extent

Ex: She a great deal about her family 's well-being .
to support
[verbe]

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

soutenir, supporter

soutenir, supporter

Ex: The teacher always tries to support her students by offering extra help after class .L'enseignant essaie toujours de **soutenir** ses élèves en proposant une aide supplémentaire après les cours.

a lawyer who represents someone in a court of law

avocat, avocate

avocat, avocate

Ex: The attorney advised her on the best course of action for the lawsuit .L'**avocat** lui a conseillé la meilleure ligne de conduite pour le procès.
attentive
[Adjectif]

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

attentif

attentif

Ex: His attentive gaze never wavered from the speaker , absorbing every word .Son regard **attentif** ne quitta jamais l'orateur, absorbant chaque mot.

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

énigme

énigme

Ex: She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .Elle s'est retrouvée dans un **dilemme** lorsqu'elle a dû choisir entre deux offres d'emploi tout aussi attrayantes.

to impose a punishment on someone for a wrongdoing or violation

sanctionner, pénaliser

sanctionner, pénaliser

Ex: By the end of the day , the school will have hopefully penalized those who cheated on the exam .D'ici la fin de la journée, l'école aura espérons-le **pénalisé** ceux qui ont triché à l'examen.
hero
[nom]

a person who deserves great admiration for their bravery or good deeds

héros, héroïne

héros, héroïne

compassionate
[Adjectif]

showing kindness and understanding toward others, especially during times of difficulty or suffering

compatissant

compatissant

Ex: Her compassionate gestures , such as offering a listening ear and a shoulder to cry on , provided solace to her friends in distress .Ses gestes **compatissants**, comme offrir une oreille attentive et une épaule pour pleurer, ont apporté du réconfort à ses amis en détresse.

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

compassion

compassion

Ex: His compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .Sa **compassion** pour les sans-abri l'a inspiré à créer une organisation à but non lucratif dédiée à fournir un abri et des ressources.
courage
[nom]

the quality to face danger or hardship without giving in to fear

courage, bravoure

courage, bravoure

Ex: Overcoming fear requires both courage and determination .Surmonter la peur nécessite à la fois du **courage** et de la détermination.
courageous
[Adjectif]

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

courageux

courageux

Ex: The rescue dog demonstrated a courageous effort in saving lives during the disaster response mission .Le chien de sauvetage a démontré un effort **courageux** en sauvant des vies pendant la mission de réponse aux catastrophes.

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

dévouement, engagement

dévouement, engagement

Ex: The success of the event was a result of the organizers ’ dedication.Le succès de l'événement a été le résultat de la **dévotion** des organisateurs.
dedicated
[Adjectif]

fully committed and loyal to a task, cause, or purpose

dévoué

dévoué

Ex: She showed dedicated leadership in guiding her team to success .Elle a montré un leadership **dévoué** en guidant son équipe vers le succès.

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

détermination

détermination

Ex: The team 's determination led them to victory against the odds .La **détermination** de l'équipe les a conduits à la victoire contre toute attente.
determined
[Adjectif]

having or displaying a strong will to achieve a goal despite the challenges or obstacles

obstiné

obstiné

Ex: Her determined spirit inspired everyone around her to work harder .Son esprit **déterminé** a inspiré tout le monde autour d'elle à travailler plus dur.
dignity
[nom]

the quality of being worthy of respect and honor, which can be attributed to a person's behavior, actions, or sense of self-worth

dignité

dignité

to dignify
[verbe]

to give someone or something a sense of worth, honor, or respect

honorer, dignifier

honorer, dignifier

Ex: The monument was built to dignify the legacy of the leader .Le monument a été construit pour **dignifier** l'héritage du leader.

the quality of being modest, unpretentious, and not overly proud of oneself

humilité, modestie

humilité, modestie

Ex: His humbleness prevented him from boasting about his achievements .Son **humilité** l'a empêché de se vanter de ses réalisations.
humble
[Adjectif]

behaving in a way that shows the lack of pride or sense of superiority over others

humble

humble

Ex: The humble leader listens to the ideas and concerns of others , valuing their contributions .Le leader **humble** écoute les idées et les préoccupations des autres, valorisant leurs contributions.

something created through original thought and effort

inspiration

inspiration

Ex: The film was an inspiration that redefined storytelling .Le film était une **inspiration** qui a redéfini la narration.
inspirational
[Adjectif]

providing motivation, encouragement, enthusiasm, or a sense of purpose

inspirant, motivant

inspirant, motivant

Ex: The teacher 's inspirational words encouraged her students to believe in themselves and their abilities .Les mots **inspirants** de l'enseignant ont encouragé ses élèves à croire en eux-mêmes et en leurs capacités.

the quality of continuing to work towards a goal or task despite facing obstacles or difficulties

persévérance,  ténacité

persévérance, ténacité

persistent
[Adjectif]

continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties

tenace, obstiné

tenace, obstiné

Ex: The persistent entrepreneur faced numerous obstacles but never wavered in pursuit of her dream .L'entrepreneur **persévérant** a fait face à de nombreux obstacles mais n'a jamais vacillé dans la poursuite de son rêve.

(usually plural) means such as equipment, money, manpower, etc. that a person or organization can benefit from

ressource

ressource

Ex: She utilized her network of contacts as a valuable resource for career advancement .Elle a utilisé son réseau de contacts comme une **ressource** précieuse pour l'avancement de sa carrière.
resourceful
[Adjectif]

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

débrouillard, ingénieux

débrouillard, ingénieux

Ex: The resourceful engineer developed a cost-effective solution to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process .L'ingénieur **ingénieux** a développé une solution rentable pour améliorer l'efficacité du processus de fabrication.
will
[nom]

a person's intention or desire, especially one that is strong or persistent

volonté, désir

volonté, désir

Ex: His will to make a difference inspired many in his community to take action .Sa **volonté** de faire une différence a inspiré beaucoup de gens dans sa communauté à passer à l'action.
willing
[Adjectif]

interested or ready to do something

prêt, disposé

prêt, disposé

Ex: She was willing to listen to different perspectives before making a decision .Elle était **prête** à écouter différentes perspectives avant de prendre une décision.
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